Tag Archives: Service Connection

ACCEPTED TRIBAL WISDOM OF THE VA

Posted on August 26, 2013 by asknod

We have a problem, Houston, Waco, Oakland, St. Pete’s et al. Our VAROs are faced with an interminable backlog of claims. This, in turn, is being passed on to the BVA in the form of erroneously denied claims, perpetuating what … Continue reading →

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The VA Advance Directive

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Laura

The VA makes this advance directive available: VA Advance Directive Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will (VA Form 10-0137). This advance directive form is an official document where you can write down your preferences for your health … Continue reading →

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QUESTION ABOUT PENDING CLAIMS DOCTRINE

Posted on August 25, 2013 by asknod

Rashid El Malik adds a comment to our Pending claims doctrine post and I thought I would bring it out here so others can see what he’s asking. I have a question? In 2003 I filed a claim for R wrist … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, CAVC ruling, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, BVA Decisions, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 10 Comments

NUMBAH 41. NOW SERVING NUMBAH 41

Posted on August 24, 2013 by asknod

Another one of those delicious emails we love to get. Sweetness came to me in the mail. Award letter was not expected. The surgical report was what did it. C&P examiner was very sympathetic also. Now, before I get too … Continue reading →

Posted in vARO Decisions | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, VARO Decision, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 6 Comments

Lincoln: “…To care for him who has borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan…”

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Laura

My DH and I watched director Steven Spielberg’s movie, Lincoln, last night. It tells the story of how the Thirteenth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution was narrowly passed. We found it to be a fine and inspiring movie and … Continue reading →

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AO/AB/AW-WHERE IS IT NOW

Posted on August 24, 2013 by asknod

Here’s the latest definitive list on where Westmorland sprayed or dumped the fertilizer during the war. In addition, the list includes polluted American base sites. Hope this helps some of you figure out why you never went to Vietnam and … Continue reading →

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NEW INFO ON URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS=HCV

Posted on August 24, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a great article submitted by Jules, member extraordinaire and volunteer nexus letter writer (he’s a Physician’s Assistant). We will never have too much medical (or legal) help doing this so it’s encouraging to see other Vets who have immersed … Continue reading →

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INTERFERON INFORMATION FOR SECONDARY CLAIMS

Posted on August 17, 2013 by asknod

Malcolm in the middle is getting ready to go back and gird for a second battle with VA. He kicked the dragon but in the process, he got winged. All who have done Interferon have their private horror tale to … Continue reading →

Posted in HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Interferon claims | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

WALTER REED WHERE ARE YOU?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by asknod

In what would make any physician, especially a military one, roll over in his grave, would be to see the way the military and by extension, the VA, treat our soldiers and Veterans when they think America isn’t looking or … Continue reading →

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Guilty plea in HCV case

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Laura

This story has been reported extensively in the national media but in case you missed it, yesterday in NH, David Kwiatkowski, 33, pleaded guilty to drug diversion activity since 2002. He admits to serially infecting at least 45 patients with HCV in … Continue reading →