Tag Archives: VA backlog

Senator to VA: End the epidemic of Fraud

Posted on May 25, 2012 by joeaveragevet

I did not say it first.  Senator Cornyn has echoed what Veterans have been saying  all along:   http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Texas-Sen-Cornyn-tells-VA-to-end-epidemic-of-3584393.php One could ask:   If the VA thinks its “ok” to steal from the most vulnerable disabled Veterans with mental issues, then what … Continue reading →

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When can I expect a decision from the VA? (Mythbusters online)

Posted on May 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

We already know that politicians’ promises can’t be trusted, so we put this myth to the test:  Do politicians keep their promises to Veterans? On nearly every Veterans website to assist Veterans, probably the most common question is some version … Continue reading →

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Mythbusters Online: Are we buying the vA excuses?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Most of us have seen the show “Mythbusters”, where two rather skilled mechanics perform some stunts to decide if a particular situation, often in movie stunts, were “real” or fake. Well, Im not taking over their show, but there are … Continue reading →

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VA–Claim Delays And Mistakes

Posted on May 12, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Congress has “still another meeting” to “fix” VA mistakes and delays. http://vetlawyers.com/vetblog/index.php/2012/05/congresswoman-meets-with-veterans-over-va-claim-delays-and-mistakes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=F So, how does the VA fix its mistakes? A few times in my life I have “called” my wife (or kids) and asked them to do me a … Continue reading →

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Judge: ” unchecked VA incompetence” is the Fault of Congress

Posted on May 9, 2012 by joeaveragevet

I didn’t make it up.  The court reversed itself. http://www.military.com/news/article/judge-va-mental-health-system-requires-govt-fix.html?ESRC=eb.nl In 2008, the judges said, “The VA’s unchecked incompetence has gone on long enough; no more veterans should be compelled to agonize or perish while the government fails to perform … Continue reading →

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HOPE AND CHANGE AT THE VA

Posted on April 25, 2012 by asknod

I found this buried under a lot of different roadblocks. It’s apparent that the VA would love to attain somewhat more anonymity than they currently are experiencing. Great Leader Eric’s demeanor in the accompanying photogragh is not very flattering nor is the message. … Continue reading →

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VSOs–Their Role In Your Claim

Posted on April 19, 2012 by asknod

Yesterday the House Veterans Affairs Committee got together for a martini and Morel mushrooms on  toastpoints après dejuner thing. Oh, and yes- they did discuss Veterans. I attach the link to the moaners and groaners. After the GSA debacle, I … Continue reading →

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MSM “DISCOVERS” VA PROBLEM

Posted on April 18, 2012 by asknod

This just in. The New York Times, in a major scoop on its competitors Sunday, unfurled a banner story about an apparent backlog of claims at the VA. It was even reported that the Oakland and Seattle Regional Offices were … Continue reading →

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