Tag Archives: Service Connection

Obama hopes VA’s “new model” will eliminate VA claims backlog

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA apparently has a “new model” of claims processing, to ensure Veterans get priority processing. Some Vets are just not buying this “upgrade” in processing. First, lets look at the old model. It was a fuel efficient claims … Continue reading →

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STARDUST RADIO REPEAT SEPTEMBER 2

Posted on August 21, 2012 by asknod

Mark your calendars for September 2nd. Rick Townsend has graciously agreed to have me back on for a whole hour of claims talk and an explanation of some of the controversial things in my new book. That’s 1900 hrs EDT … Continue reading →

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VA appeals on hold? Is Obama trying to “catch up” the claims backlog before the election?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by joeaveragevet

This one is apparently controversial, but at least one Vet indicates their Veteran Service Officer told them the VA has put all appeals on hold. Some have speculated that the president wants to “catch up” on the backlog to … Continue reading →

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vA HCV RELATED DOG & PONY SHOWS

Posted on August 19, 2012 by asknod

Enclosed for your edification is a large compendium of all things HCV from the vA library. No, Virginia. The small v is not a typo. It represents the government’s commitment to Veterans who merit a capitalized V. As such, anything you read … Continue reading →

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“Changes” at the VA? Wrong Message

Posted on August 14, 2012 by joeaveragevet

In 2008, in the wake of Shreddergate 1, one of the managers at the Cleveland Regional Office was inexplicably “promoted” to VACO. Of course, the vAOIG “took action” and the ROs immediately stopped shredding evidence AND stopped doing shredder bin … Continue reading →

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VARO–KEEPING YOUR HAND IN

Posted on August 13, 2012 by asknod

One thing you need to know when doing claims, is to keep them on the ropes. Just because your appeals are up at the CAVC, this doesn’t preclude a filing for some error you’ve spotted or a secondary illness that … Continue reading →

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DISGRUNTLED VET

Posted on August 12, 2012 by asknod

I received this today and was initially at a loss for words. I read it moments before the Stardust Radio show began and it festered in my mind until it bubbled over in the broadcast. I do not believe in … Continue reading →

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BVA–REDUCING TDIU NUMBERS VIA “FIELD INSPECTIONS”

Posted on August 7, 2012 by asknod

Squidly spotted this over at Hadit.com but discovered it had been abbreviated somewhat. He therefore set out to find it in its original form. And find it he did. I highlight these paragraphs for any who might wonder what that … Continue reading →

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DRO REVIEWS

Posted on August 5, 2012 by asknod

Member Denise writes me and says “What to do? Been denied on jetguns and didn’t know I needed a nexus! Fired my VFW rep who is no longer BFF. Found you by accident. I have the letter from my family … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD @ KINDLEBOOKS

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Gee, I guess I’m officially published. I was looking on line to see if it had showed up and up sprang this. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=ASKNOD. If you use the Kindlebook phenomenon, you can download it from your computer. I still don’t have any … Continue reading →