Tag Archives: Korean War Vets Help

BVA–PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM–JETGUNs

Posted on October 28, 2014 by asknod

Here’s the shortest decision on jetguns or any kind of BVA appeal I’ve ever seen. It’s uncanny. NO discussion. No long drawn out dog and pony show. Just a simple ” He says it was jetguns. Doctor agrees. Granted. Next? … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun BvA Decisions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

VA FORM 9–EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW

Posted on October 28, 2014 by asknod

What is it about completing a Form 9 substantive appeal for your claim(s) within that sixty day window that seems so insurmountable? What seems so daunting from a pro se claimant’s perspective that provokes dread, confusion and indecision on what … Continue reading →

Posted in CUE, Earlier Effective dates, Tips and Tricks, VA suspense dates, VARO Misfeasance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

VHA’s Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA)

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Laura

If climbing into a tub to take a shower is a perilous activity, installing a low-threshold shower is a sensible preventative measure to reduce injuries as these VA before and after photos illustrate.  Clearly the cost of such alterations is prohibitive … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, All about Veterans, Guest authors, Gulf War Issues, HISA Grants, VR&E | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

HALLOWS EVE SOCIAL MEDIA

Posted on October 26, 2014 by asknod

All the best leading up to All Hallows Eve and the end of Daylight Savings Time. A big thank you to all of you who assiduously go out of your way to raise the level of humor up to help … Continue reading →

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My HealtheVet is down for everyone tonight

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Laura

As suggested by an Asknod member, I contacted the VA to report my access problems by phone, then by webform because no one answered the phone. I received an email  the next day telling me to try a fix (didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, Medical News, VA Health Care, vA news, VA security Breaches | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

ANDY WARHOL FAME AT LAST

Posted on October 24, 2014 by asknod

For years and in my book, I have always referred to Veterans with a capital V. The VA has finally acknowledged my wisdom. I spotted this change in the M21 1MR last week (circled in blue) as well as a … Continue reading →

Posted in ASKNOD BOOK, General Messages | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Fear of veterans may remove their legal right to claim information

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Laura

Jordain Carney, a defense journalist from a Washington (D.C.) news service, National Journal, reported on a story (10/21/14) that veterans and their elected representatives need to be aware of.  Here is the headline: VA Moves to Prevent Veteran Violence Over Disability … Continue reading →

Posted in C&P exams, C-Files and RBAs, Complaints Department, Guest authors, Medical News, Nexus Information, research, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vA news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

CHEESEVILLE AND NEWNAN NOW THE VA DOCUMENTS DUMP

Posted on October 23, 2014 by asknod

Nota bene. The old days of shipping it all in to your local VARO have passed on. The trick now is to send it to Janesville Wisconsin and Newnan, Georgia depending on your location. Here’s the VA handout. To make … Continue reading →

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Myhealthevet site worries today

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Laura

  What the heck is going on?  After logging in, clicking on almost every tab results in this warning. Clicking on the yellow triangle gives more information about the encryption and that the site has secure and insecure content.  It … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, Medical News, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, VA security Breaches | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

ALS, a presumptive service-connected disability

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Laura

Final Rule.9/23/08. Presumption of Service Connection for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  page 54691 Col. 3.   “The cause of ALS is unknown, but these studies indicate that there exists a statistical correlation between activities in military service and development of ALS.”  Service connection is … Continue reading →

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