Tag Archives: vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD

THE GOOD HUMOR MAN AT TAN SON NHUT AB

Recently, I wrote about an irate Vet who went off on me re PTSD. In that post, I implied something I wish to clarify. While I have only met, for the most part, combat Vets who have been severely affected … Continue reading

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ILP– SILVER QUEEN IN 100 DAYS

Every year in late summer, Cupcake and I eagerly await the birth of a new corn crop. As some of you know, Leigh Birch, one of our latest VA Lotto winners sends me the magic seeds to plant. With our unusually … Continue reading

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PTSD CLAIMS–WHOA UP THERE, PARDNER

Cupcake would probably tell me not to post anything as contentious as this as it rivals politics and religion as the third rail in conversation these days. However, she pointed out one thing I concede grudgingly. When you sign up, … Continue reading

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VA–NEW 21-0960P-4 –BENT BRAIN INVENTORY

VA is fond of artifices. VA forms are such. Here is a lovely example that proposes to collect and collate a PTSD folder for knowledgeable souls in aid of their medical profession. One will promptly notice there is no summary section … Continue reading

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VA–GRAND PLAN TO “TRIM” BUDGET– 86 THE TDIUs

Only at 810 VArmit Ave. NW 20420 could anyone with an IQ over 75 come up with this plan. 318,000 Vets on TDIU (Total Disability due to Individual Unemployment) … nationwide… in the whole VBA system. Did I mention it was … Continue reading

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CAVC–HUNT VS McDONALD–RED CLAY BETWEEN MY TOES

I shudder to think how many of us who served in Vietnam have hit the wall when they tell you your Agent Orange claim cannot stand because you simply were not there. This is a default setting-one assumed before any … Continue reading

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THE ENIGMA OF VA TIME

On average, on my email, I receive more mail asking me how long it will take versus any other subject besides “How high do you think they’ll rate me?” To both questions, I of course go out, slay the virgin hen in … Continue reading

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About those urine samples

It’s hard for my old Marine not to get offended when every year his VA doc tests him for illicit drug use.  (His private docs NEVER test him for them.) The screening panel is extensive:   Amphetamines; Barbiturates; Benzodiazepines; Cannabinoids; … Continue reading

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RED SHIRT FRIDAYS COMING-REMEMBER THOSE DEPLOYED

Cupcake attended a Veterans Real Estate event last week and we’re armed and dangerous. From now on, wear red on Friday if you would. You’ll also spot kindred spirits and other Vets that way. In addition, I spotted this on … Continue reading

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CAVC–HAVILAND v McDONALD–BACK TO THE FUTURE

Don’t you wish you owned one of those cute little stainless steel DeLoreans -you know- the ones with those 1.2 Gigawatt flux capacitor time bangers and a 4 speed with reverse? Fortunately, VA has one and employs it on a fairly regular basis … Continue reading

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