Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

HCV FROM EMG NEEDLES

Posted on July 3, 2012 by asknod

My apologies to member Squidley for not getting this up on the board sooner. It is an important risk that was never before presented to us by him and one that bears examination. As we all know, vA will have us believe … Continue reading →

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6 Key issues at your C and P exam

Posted on July 2, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Most Vets know  better than to miss a C and P exam, or even to show up late.   Missing an exam is often cited as a  “reason for denial”, as the vA makes the assumption you have abandoned your … Continue reading →

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WHERE HAVE ALL THE DOCTORS GONE?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by asknod

Ever wonder where that reprobate excuse for a doctor disappeared to after he amputated the wrong leg off your uncle? How about the doctor who 86d the appendix when he should have been looking over to the right at the … Continue reading →

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How to “not lose” your VA claim a la Sellers.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by joeaveragevet

If you are a Veteran, appealing your claim either at the CAVC level or the BVA level, you need to read over Ask Nod’s interpretations of Sellers, as well as the judges’ dicta. While many Vets want to “win” their claim, it … Continue reading →

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CAVC–SELLERS v. SHINSEKI–MACKLEM II

Posted on June 28, 2012 by asknod

This may be the best decision you’ll read in 2012. It’s a daisy. It just makes me giggle every time I go back over the analysis. It will remind you of Leroy Macklem’s high adventures in CUE land. What’s more, … Continue reading →

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BvA REBELLION

Posted on June 27, 2012 by asknod

As with all catastrophes, certain panaceas are regularly trotted out as the repair order. With the vA this isn’t so. They are, for the most part, hide-bound and stuck in the past. Witness their insane desire lo these last two … Continue reading →

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BVA–WEIGHT WATCHERS

Posted on June 25, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE CITY OF RUST VARO My home town vARO is a piece of work. I am 4/15 on claims there and 2/7 on appeals via D.C. Obviously I think my claims have merit or I wouldn’t bother pursuing them. … Continue reading →

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SLEEPLESS IN PUEBLO

Posted on June 23, 2012 by asknod

Member Randy sent me this today and it burns me up for any number of reasons. We live in the greatest country on the planet and we cannot provide for our own. We ship boatloads of money overseas to Muslim … Continue reading →

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VARO CORRUPTION AGAIN

Posted on June 20, 2012 by asknod

What should my wondering eyes set upon in this morning’s fishwrap? Why, yet another diatribe about vA personnel scamming the system. Times are hard in this new economic dilemma we find ourselves in. Apparently it is breeding a new paradigm among … Continue reading →

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VA DOG AND PONY SHOW IN DETROIT JUNE 26-28

Posted on June 19, 2012 by asknod

This was just tweeted to me. It’s priceless. Wow. We can get instant access to everything–except a job. What kind of tobacco have they been smoking? Next thing they’ll be handing out prophylactics too. How about lollipops with “I’m a VA sucker” … Continue reading →

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