Tag Archives: Service Connection

FLY DELTA FOR THE FINAL FLIGHT

Posted on August 29, 2013 by asknod

Member Tom sends us this glorious one from the Delta Airlines Crews. I had no idea. I was wondering who I’d call, or more likely , who Cupcake will call,  for the cruise to Arlington National.  No doubt who now. … Continue reading →

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AIR FORCE HUMOR

Posted on August 29, 2013 by asknod

This, oddly from a grunt (Dustoff Bruce), shows that even Army Vets have a sense of humor about us Zoomies.           During a commercial airline flight an experienced Air Force Pilot was seated next to a young … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–MIDDLETON V. SHINSEKI-I’LL TAKE DM2 FOR 40, ALEX.

Posted on August 28, 2013 by asknod

A new look at an old friend. I’ve preached about the VA’s rating system on DM2 many a time. It is constructed in a rambling conjunctive “and”/  disjunctive “or”, progressive manner with each new add-on permitting a rise up the … Continue reading →

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LEIGH’S CORN

Posted on August 26, 2013 by asknod

Grandpa used to say that trees are just like corn but fortunately it doesn’t take 40 years to produce results or a body would only get this treat once or twice in a lifetime. Above is the Silver Queen on … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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