Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

Aspire: How is the VA doing?

Posted on August 8, 2012 by joeaveragevet

As many of you know the VA keeps records with a system called Aspire. You can also look at the individual RO’s Aspire, here. I looked at the data for the past 13 months, which is all that is available … Continue reading →

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BVA–REDUCING TDIU NUMBERS VIA “FIELD INSPECTIONS”

Posted on August 7, 2012 by asknod

Squidly spotted this over at Hadit.com but discovered it had been abbreviated somewhat. He therefore set out to find it in its original form. And find it he did. I highlight these paragraphs for any who might wonder what that … Continue reading →

Posted in vA news, Veterans Law | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 4 Comments

HCV drug clinical trial suspended plus insider-trading

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Laura

According to Bloomberg.com articles by David Voreacos and Drew Armstrong, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has suspended a clinical trial for BMS-986094 because a patient developed heart failure: “Bristol gained the compound in January with the acquisition of Inhibitex Inc. for $2.5 billion. The purchase was designed … Continue reading →

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DRO REVIEWS

Posted on August 5, 2012 by asknod

Member Denise writes me and says “What to do? Been denied on jetguns and didn’t know I needed a nexus! Fired my VFW rep who is no longer BFF. Found you by accident. I have the letter from my family … Continue reading →

Posted in ASKNOD BOOK, DRO and BVA Hearings, NEW BOOK, Veterans Law | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, DRO Review, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA DRO/Board Hearings, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 21 Comments

On a pinhead

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Laura

I’ve been reading a biology text book (c. 1987) that we own. These sentences struck me: “A virus is a genome enclosed in a protective coat. The tiniest viruses are only 20 nm in diameter–smaller than a ribosome. Millions could … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, Medical News | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Helping Veterans, Jetguns, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

FORT LEUKEMIA PRESUMPTIVE DISEASES

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Here’s the list of diseases associated with the carcinogens found in Fort Leukemia’s water. ‘‘(i) Esophageal cancer. ‘‘(ii) Lung cancer. ‘‘(iii) Breast cancer. ‘‘(iv) Bladder cancer. ‘‘(v) Kidney cancer. ‘‘(vi) Leukemia. ‘‘(vii) Multiple myeloma. ‘‘(viii) Myleodysplasic syndromes. ‘‘(ix) Renal toxicity. ‘‘(x) … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Lejeune poisoning, Medical News, vA news | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Camp Lejeune Water, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, VA Medical Care, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

ASKNOD @ KINDLEBOOKS

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Gee, I guess I’m officially published. I was looking on line to see if it had showed up and up sprang this. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=ASKNOD. If you use the Kindlebook phenomenon, you can download it from your computer. I still don’t have any … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BATSON V.SHINSEKI– CURED HEP=NO DICE

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Much has been published here about representing yourself. When the evidence is so dispositive as to leave no room for doubt, we advocate it wholeheartedly. This is always true but only up to a point. When going before the CAVC, … Continue reading →

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MEET YOUR NEW FRIENDS AT THE VETERANS SERVICE CENTER

Posted on July 27, 2012 by asknod

I love it when government puts catchy, happy phrases or names to things in hopes a new coat of paint will hide the rust. This is pretty much what happened at VAROs across the country in the late 90s. In order to get in … Continue reading →

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PS FORM 3817 TO THE RESCUE

Posted on July 25, 2012 by asknod

After waiting patiently for nigh on eight months waiting for acknowledgement of my filing of CUE for the reduction of my 10% rating on PCT, I took IRIS in hand and sent in a query. Here’s what I got back: … Continue reading →