Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

VA GUN SCARE– IT’S A CONSPIRACY

Posted on February 22, 2013 by asknod

Every time I get one of these in the mail, I immediately digest the entire website to make sure I’m not being inveigled into promoting some goofball “Holes in the Poles” theory about where the aliens park all their spaceships … Continue reading →

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C-123s AND AGENT ORANGE PHASE II

Posted on February 21, 2013 by asknod

I received this in the pipeline from the $1,23 crowd.  I refer to the second generation of Air Force Nasty Guard and Irregulars who were handed the old RANCH HAND C-123 Providers after the war. The list doesn’t stop there. … Continue reading →

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CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by asknod

Remember poor old Rodney King down in LA? That started a riot of epic proportions that Los Angelites will long remember. The plaint was to quell the populace and coax Pandora back into her box if at all possible. In … Continue reading →

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VA PTSD SUICIDE STATISTICS FOR 2012

Posted on February 19, 2013 by asknod

Hot off the press. Find out who, where and when. The why is pretty much a foregone conclusion.  A big thank you to Bob for this one. Perhaps this will also help in spotting trends that develop geographically or by … Continue reading →

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VETERANS POPULATION STATISTICS

Posted on February 18, 2013 by asknod

Here’s an eye opener for all of us. It won’t help with your claims but might explain why no one answers or the landline has been disconnected when you call one of your war buddies.

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Just the records please…

Posted on February 16, 2013 by azeejensmom

The importance of obtaining copies of private medical records from providers while you are being treated can’t be stressed enough. Ever wonder why a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or the VA will have you sign a “Release to Obtain Information” … Continue reading →

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VA TRAINING LETTER 00-06

Posted on February 16, 2013 by asknod

Many of you write me and ask why it’s so difficult to get secondaries to DM2 approved (or recognized) by the VA . Well, duh. They don’t want to pay you, pilgrim. As I continue to point out, that’s what … Continue reading →

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CAVC–WADE v. SHINSEKI–BONO PRO $18,000 ME Ø

Posted on February 14, 2013 by asknod

WHERE’S MY CUT OF THE EAJA FEES, DUDE? Every once in a while, we see a case here that induces compassion for the Veteran. If there is a God, he was AWOL this time. Occasionally we’d post some under “Frivolous … Continue reading →

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Public health Johnny-come-latelies on HCV

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Laura

Zoom, zoom.  The federal government health professionals are revving up their Denali SUVs  to educate the public on hepatitis.  Yesterday, they announced on the aids.gov blog: SOUNDING THE ALARM ON A SILENT EPIDEMIC: FEDERAL HIV/STD ADVISORY GROUP ADOPTS VIRAL HEPATITIS … Continue reading →

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CAVC–SCHUBRING V. SHINSEKI–HEARING LOSS DUE TO IFN THERAPY

Posted on February 13, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a decision that bears mentioning. No doubt we’ll see this gentleman sail by again on this one. Mr. James P. Schubring has appealed his recent denial at the BVA. As is their wont, they have stepped all over his … Continue reading →

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