Tag Archives: Service Connection

CAVC–WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW-3

After you pass your self-administered mirror test or allow a representative to do so, you will be filing a Notice of Appeal (NOA). You must do it in 120 days. In spite of what the SCOTUS said in Henderson v. Shinseki, I … Continue reading

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BVA–vA’S MOST EXCELLENT GRAYBAR HOTEL COMPUTER

I have to say that some in the past doubted my word that vA was very inquisitive about your life post-service and often goes afield looking for you or a footprint in the sand to show your passing. The CAVC … Continue reading

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Free: science reference book for judges

It’s been many years since I sat through 9th grade biology class learning about frogs and ponds.  I admit to being scientifically illiterate.  But my lack of science acumen is not disturbing to anyone but myself since the public is … Continue reading

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HCV–CLOSING IN ON THE BEAST

Member KC sends me these two articles on HCV treatment. I knew we’d see significant progress towards some new form of treatment considering this is America and home of the 1a genotype. The first treatment discussion is a true, Interferon-free idea and … Continue reading

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NPRS–1 POTATO, 2 POTATO, 3 POTATO, 4…

I was talking with the legal member of the Asknod family and we discussed the problems with getting useful documents from St. Louis. Then we discussed the matter of getting anything, useful or otherwise from them. Ladies and Gentlemen, take your protein … Continue reading

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BVA–ST. PETE VETS GET NO RESPECT

I leave you with this one tonight. Vet goes to Subic Bay. Being typical Navy, he cavorts with prostitutes and gets tattoos. Vet has HCV  flu-type symptoms several times in Subic Bay after cavorting exercises. Vet comes down with HCV … Continue reading

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CAMP LEJEUNE SURPRISE

Got disease? Check. Got requisite service? Check. Got nexus? Well…. gee, I think VA supplies that, right? Roger that, Pilgrim. Denied. No nexus included. Member Shawn sends us this pathetic attempt to resolve all doubt in favor of the Vet. Result? 84% … Continue reading

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BVA– DIRTY JETGUNS = HCV

This isn’t a snowball rolling downhill yet but it certainly is a banner year for HCVets claiming jetguns. What’s unique about this is that several VA examiners is saying it. The Vet has just dragged in not one but two good nexus … Continue reading

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Use VA Secure Messaging to your advantage

My DH got authenticated at the RO for this VA service a few months ago.  It’s great for checking blood lab results, refilling meds and sending messages to his VA primary doctor. Since a veteran’s sworn testimony is rejected so … Continue reading

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BVA– STDS = 98% WILLFUL MISCONDUCT

This is pathetic. When they did it to WGM down in Houston, I thought of it as an aberration-stupid but otherwise just a bad hair day for the rater. What we all forget is that the big cheese DRO had to … Continue reading

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