Tag Archives: Service Connection

COVA– CALUZA V. BROWN–TOTAL RECALL

Posted on February 9, 2012 by asknod

One of the hallmarks of a famous case from the early days of the CAVC (then the COVA) is name familiarity. When I first started researching why I lost in 1994, I looked first to the VA and there found … Continue reading →

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WGM’S HEPATITIS FILES

Posted on February 9, 2012 by asknod

Attached in PDF are 30 pages of everything you need to file you jetgun claim. It is a compendium of everything wrong with them and why they can cause HCV and a host of other diseases. You may thank WGM … Continue reading →

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THE WRITING ON THE WALL?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by asknod

I just received this from RD who we have been “coaching” on his claim for what seems like several lifetimes with the VA. It comes as no surprise to see that VA is coming to the conclusion that no matter … Continue reading →

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TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS

Posted on February 6, 2012 by asknod

Gentle readers, Please never engage in idle threats via the internet. Besides leaving a nasty taste in the mouth, it also leaves an indelible trail back to you. Being cultured and above this type of boorish behaviour, I merely mention … Continue reading →

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Fed. Cir.–CUSHMAN v. SHINSEKI–DUE PROCESS

Posted on February 3, 2012 by asknod

There has been much talk about what constitutes “due process” and a lot of it has been misleading. While perusing another Vet’s site, I noticed a long diatribe about what was reputed to not be due process and Cushman was … Continue reading →

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WGM–THE SAGA CONTINUES

Posted on February 2, 2012 by asknod

Nothing floats my boat like the realization of a long overdue rating after a series of snafus. By now, I’m sure a large number of you are aware of WGM’s unfortunate travails with the Houston RO. We are told that … Continue reading →

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LETTUCE DEPRESSION

Posted on February 2, 2012 by asknod

I am sure you, my fellow Veterans, are aware of this phenomenon by now. If not, forewarned is forearmed. We have all read of the large numbers of Veterans returning from the latest wars with horrible cases of depression stemming … Continue reading →

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CAVC– KATH v. SHINSEKI–NO RETROSPECTIVE EXAMS

Posted on January 29, 2012 by asknod

Richard P. Kath filed for hep in 1978. As with most of us, he didn’t know the program and received a denial slip. He didn’t appeal, but it appears he refiled in 1980. He got the same treatment from what … Continue reading →

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VA –PAPERLESS CLAIMS BY 2015?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by asknod

Tom Philpott had an interesting article about our claims plight in this morning’s paper. I attach the link but have no faith in VA to honor this commitment; http://www.military.com/Opinions/0,,Philpott_Index,00.html VA told us in 2009 that they would be cranking these … Continue reading →

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BVA– THE VETERAN IS COMPETENT TO REPORT HIS DRUG HISTORY

Posted on January 24, 2012 by asknod

FROM FORT FUMBLE IN RENO The last laugh has to be on Mr. Cronk and Dr. Snood. This is what happens when you set your febrile mind free to extrapolate all the myriad ways you can use pot and hash. … Continue reading →