Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

WHAT’S UP, DOC?

Posted on February 25, 2017 by asknod

The miracles of technology amaze. Think of this. A  a combo defibrillator/pacemaker all-in-one with a ten to thirteen year battery. In by ten- out by one- after the Versed wears off. Sounds like a Chinese Dry Cleaners. It weighs a … Continue reading →

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BVA–“CLEAN” JETGUN DECISIONS

Posted on February 23, 2017 by asknod

  From the Hallowed Entry Point into Heaven at the VA’s St. Petersburg Gate…   Much has been recently discussed about how many jetgun Hepatitis C claims have been won at the BVA where we can see a win-be it on … Continue reading →

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY–1971

Posted on February 21, 2017 by asknod

Butch Long’s DRO review couldn’t be on a more auspicious occasion than February 22nd. Not only is it George Washington’s birthday but also the day a friend passed away just north of Vientiane from what I heard. I was still … Continue reading →

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VAMCs–PHARMACISTS ROBBING PHARMACIES

Posted on February 21, 2017 by asknod

Can you imagine if Walgreen’s™ or CVS’™ pharmacists were helping themselves to the Hydromorphone and Oxycontin at franchise stores across the fruited plain what an uproar would ensue? The DEA would be in high gear in a week and be … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaints Department, KP Veterans, Medical News, VA Conspiracies, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, VA Secretaries, VA security Breaches, VAOIG Watchdogs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

2017 VA Co-payment requirement chart

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Laura

This fact sheet (January 2017) and includes Camp Lejeune diseases in Priority 6. Annual income limits for heath care benefits and prescriptions are based on Priority Groups.  See link to income limits below.  Click images to read. Go to this … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, AO, Camp Lejeune poisoning, Food for thought, Future Veterans, General Messages, Guest authors, Uncategorized, VA Health Care | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

WHO’D YOU VOTE FOR?

Posted on January 28, 2017 by asknod

This is what happens when you truthfully answer who you voted for. And it wasn’t the one who won the popular vote, either. Politically incorrect speech is still a new concept to Snowflakes so you may want to take a more … Continue reading →

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DONBO-WHEREFORE ART THOU, DONBO?

Posted on January 24, 2017 by asknod

Here we are on the dawn of Day 4 in the New World and Veterans everywhere are growing anxious. Six months ago, Presidential hopeful Trump announced a special place on the White House switch board for a real operator to answer … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for thought, KP Veterans, Medical News, non-va care, VA Conspiracies, vA news, VA Secretaries, VARO Misfeasance, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

BROWNWATER NAVY HUMOR

Posted on January 22, 2017 by asknod

I received this from a non-VFW kind of Vietnam Vet. I share it in its entirety because- well- sometimes you just have to own your quirks in these fraternal constructs. It seems the reputation of Veterans Service Organizations and their free-thinking Post … Continue reading →

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CAVC– RIVERA-OYOLA V McDONALD–3 CARD MONTE

Posted on January 20, 2017 by asknod

It’s always fun to have old, seasoned former CAVC Judges come back to help out with the backlog. Considering President Trump is going to be tasked with filling three slots currently vacant at the Court, we hope he gives the … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, Earlier Effective dates, Informal Claims, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Tips and Tricks, VA Attorneys, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

LZ CORK–CLEAR AND UNMISTAKABLE ERROR

Posted on January 15, 2017 by asknod

It’s one thing to recite 38 CFR to me and tell me what some arcane VA manual said about how to rate _____________ and under what circumstances and how the regulation has percolated down to us in the ensuing forty six … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, C-Files and RBAs, Congressional Influence, CUE, Inferred claims, Informal Claims, KP Veterans, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments