Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

BvA–Texas Fenderson Rating Via West Virginia

Posted on March 17, 2012 by asknod

While I know this occurred after the wheels were in motion on WGM’s claim, it seems an amazing coincidence. I’m willing to bet Mr. West Virginia heard about all those hot shot Texas Veterans Commission Service Officers and moved there. … Continue reading →

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HOMELESS VETS

Posted on March 17, 2012 by asknod

Well, as usual we are treated to Saturday morning news of Veterans-what else is important? As some know, in Southern California there is a large tract of land (400 acres) called the VA’s west LA campus. This was deeded in … Continue reading →

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RETURN TO SENDER–MEDRECS UNKNOWN

Posted on March 15, 2012 by asknod

Occasionally the VA has a little slip up. Member Loyal sends us this little tidbit from the Land of the Fruits, the Nuts and the Grapes: SACRAMENTO, CA – The Department of Veterans Affairs is reviewing policies and procedures after a … Continue reading →

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BVA–NEXUS?WE DON’T NEED NO STINKIN’ NEXUS!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by asknod

FROM OUR REGIONAL OFFICE OF BROTHERLY LOVE Once again, if you can believe this, the DAV takes this Vet’s claim to D.C. with no nexus. In fact, the Vet doesn’t even have a risk factors questionnaire (RFQ) submitted as required … Continue reading →

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Dayton VAMC Malpractice problems.

Posted on March 12, 2012 by asknod

Eagle-eyed member Loyal spotted these this morning. As much as VA likes to tout the Presumption of Regularity in this and that, and Doctors can do no wrong, we still read about these glaring VA “medical misadventures” which always seem to be … Continue reading →

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World War II & ½

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

Back in 1949, the Tacoma VFW petitioned the U.S Army to gift or loan them a cannon for the yard ornament in downtown Tacoma. In 2012 parlance, this is called bric-a-brac or yard furniture. The Army obliged with a … Continue reading →

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285 to Get PTSD Do Over

Posted on March 7, 2012 by asknod

In an attempt to get a handle on the Madigan Psyche clinic’s faceplant, the Army announced today that they are “inviting” 285 former troops who were denied PTSD status back for a review of the diagnosis. These soldiers and former ones were … Continue reading →

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PTSD Fallout Continues

Posted on March 5, 2012 by asknod

Hot off the email. Thank you for your perseverance for Vets, Bob. New York Times March 3, 2012 Pg. 18 Calling For An End To Phony Military Discharges To the Editor: “Branding a Soldier With ‘Personality Disorder’ ” (front page, Feb. … Continue reading →

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VAMC Doctors and Nexus Letters

Posted on March 2, 2012 by asknod

It has always been a tenet of VA law that VA doctors are independent and allowed to write nexus letters. Many are gun shy about it and would prefer not to. They figure it may come back to haunt them … Continue reading →

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Thailand AO Exposure

Posted on February 29, 2012 by asknod

I got an interesting article from member (anyone who writes me is a member!) Mike J. this morning. Attached was a link to a Veterans legal assistance site talking about certain sites in Thailand and the usage of AO there. Postscript for … Continue reading →