Tag Archives: Service Connection

Big fees for private medical records

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Laura

Thoughts while reading AskNod, Chapter 3, Part C: Collecting the Evidence Ouch, this can get expensive! We’ve spent about $45.00 in copies from private physicians so far. One doctor’s minimum charge is $25.00 yet doctor-to-doctor is free. Mr. K is going … Continue reading →

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Secret VA benefits: Solar Panels?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Some time ago, I recall reading of a Veteran who asked if there were any “Secret” VA benefits. The mere “hint” the VA may reserve some or part of its benefit programs for a “favored few” roused the wrath … Continue reading →

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Mr. K’s first VA Form 21-4138

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Laura

Last night I listened to Nod’s interview with Rick Townsend on Stardust Internet Radio. Among the things discussed were VA Form 21-4138, better known to some as Statement in Support of Claim and one’s first contact with a VSO. I … Continue reading →

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DEFERRED RATING DECISIONS

Posted on September 16, 2012 by asknod

This is for the radio show on Stardust this afternoon. It’s an example of what they do when they rate you (or don’t ). What has happened is elementary. I filed for Aid and Attendence/Housebound after I first came home from the … Continue reading →

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VA BLOGS–TRYING TO CHANGE PERCEPTIONS

Posted on September 16, 2012 by asknod

I admire the vA for many things. They control the vertical and the horizontal of our claims. They are the only game in town and can pretty much do as they please. As long as they pay lip service to … Continue reading →

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Agent Orange Registry Exams

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Laura

This post is more of a request for opinions/information. My DH registered for the AO newsletters many years ago and later had an AO Registry Exam. It was a speedy and routine physical exam; it was free but not comprehensive … Continue reading →

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STARDUST RADIO SUNDAY PM

Posted on September 15, 2012 by asknod

Tune in for the radio show that got scrubbed two weeks ago. Rick is back from the Kokomo Vet’s shindig and will be hosting it. Same Bat Time- same Bat Channel. Sunday evening 1900 hrs EDT or 1600 on the … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BROCK v. SHINSEKI–BOGUS SMRs

Posted on September 13, 2012 by asknod

Not satisfied with those 1979 SMRs? What the hell? Write some new ones and run ’em through the copy machine about six times, put them up on the dashboard for some summer sun and submit them. What? vA ain’t buyin’? Heavens to … Continue reading →

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ARKHICK50 WINS THE vA LOTTO

Posted on September 12, 2012 by asknod

Nothing gives me greater pleasure than getting letters (or in this day and age-emails) from you Vets who have fought long and hard for your benefits. Yesterday morning I sat down to find that Arkansas Hick 50 ( I assume … Continue reading →

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CAVC–HUGHES v. SHINSEKI–WHAT HEP?

Posted on September 11, 2012 by asknod

Here’s another of those Tiger Moms in later life who take up the pro se broom and head to the Court for a clean sweep. Janette has done her homework. In fact, she worked overtime to get all the T’s … Continue reading →