Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

IMPORTANT INFO FOR THE NOVITIATE

Posted on September 27, 2013 by asknod

I found this over at Hadit.com., a sister site for Veterans help posted by 71M. He deserves a big thank you from us for ferreting out these things. This is how we learn to win.

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Short-term care in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Medicare and VA benefits

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Laura

I’m left with more questions after looking into this but here goes.  Short-term care is defined as 90-100 days or under.  Medicare Part A (Hospital) stops paying for care at SNFs at day 101 and beyond: For Medicare, you pay … Continue reading →

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CAVC–NICELY v. SHINSEKI-DRIVIN’ THAT CLAIM, HIGH ON PRO SE

Posted on September 25, 2013 by asknod

It behooves us all to be humble when we read this. I honestly believe this is the product of a simply misunderstanding. Mr. Nicely was depending on his American Legion service organization representative to carry the water. Oddly, here he … Continue reading →

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VA to Vets: Health Care Act talking points

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Laura

This week, the VA mailed my DH a shiny FAQ and a form letter about the health care law. They are “sell sheets” for the VA.  Could the VA be concerned that too many veterans will drop out of the … Continue reading →

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FACEPLACE

Posted on September 23, 2013 by asknod

This one says it all. Must be one of those Happy Halloween things early.  

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KIDNEY STONES

Posted on September 23, 2013 by asknod

Sorry if it appears I went on vacation. I actually did. Just got out of the hospital this morning. I crumped last Wednesday and was in the ER by Friday morning. It felt like the ugly return of the small … Continue reading →

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VA–RELAX, IT’S A BLIND STUDY

Posted on September 18, 2013 by asknod

I’ve never been one for conspiracy theories or wiping my fingerprints off guns I handle. But… the other day an obvious piece of junk mail arrived from the VA. This one was labeled the Million Veteran Baseline Survey. Now, keep … Continue reading →

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CAVC–RATLIFF V. SHINSEKI–OH. THAT NOA.

Posted on September 15, 2013 by asknod

After over two decades of hide and seek, we finally have an equitable tolling doctrine in place. Now that we’d found out it’s not jurisdictional, all manner of former misfeasance by those unmentionable souls at the RO and BVA can … Continue reading →

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SOFOSBUVIR FDA PANEL REVIEW OCTOBER 25TH

Posted on September 15, 2013 by asknod

Hooooo doggies. Something all us Autoimmune-challenged Hepatitis C sufferers have bemoaned is our inability to get into the Sofosbuvir GS-7977 trials. The date of our salvation is nearer. Here’s the link. A warm thank you to Patty Beigel for posting … Continue reading →

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VA CLAIMS 87% ACCURACY AND STRIVING FOR 96% BY 2015

Posted on September 14, 2013 by asknod

Here’s the summer update we love to read that tells us if the ROs are kicking ass and taking names with the new DBQs and FDCs. Just gotta love all these abbreviations. VA’s jack-booted Gestapo have been busy. Check out … Continue reading →

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