Tag Archives: vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD

Will veterans have to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in January 2014?

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Laura

There are many uncertainties with the ACA however the answer appears to be NO, eligible veterans (as individuals) can opt VHA without a tax penalty. However, family members must be enrolled in a government or private health insurance plan. Why? The VA … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Guest authors, Uncategorized, vA news | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War PTSD, Gulf War PTSD Claims, Gulf War Vets, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 8 Comments

LAY TESTIMONY AS VIABLE EVIDENCE

Posted on June 5, 2013 by asknod

Recently, when I was backed up with my CAVC claim in March, I received this article and it is an absolute “must read” for do it yourselfer (pro se) claimants. By the same token, budding VA law dogs who browse … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War PTSD, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, News from vA, Service Connection, VA claims, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 5 Comments

BVA–HCV + PTSD ≠ VR&E SUCCESS

Posted on May 22, 2013 by asknod

In seeking out and researching Hepatitis decisions, I occasionally pick up a few other ones as the search engine list them all if they mention the word. Here is an example of a VR&E program that went awry. The documentation … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, VR&E | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War PTSD Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, PTSD, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

THE ARMY HAS YOUR SIX, BUBBA

Posted on May 21, 2013 by asknod

Member Jennifer sends me this. It disgusts me to see our troops being screwed just like the wind down of Vietnam. Same exact scenario. No deposit, no return. Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Gulf War Issues | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War PTSD, Gulf War PTSD Claims, Gulf War Vets, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

Meet Ruth and Astra, military working dogs, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28-29, 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Laura

“Staff Sgt. Jonathan Cooper, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog handler, and Military Working Dog Astra take a break from their Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device patrol….Over the past four months, the MWD team has swept more than 15,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Veterans, Guest authors | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War PTSD, Gulf War Vets, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, PTSD, Service Connection, VA claims, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help., war mementos | Leave a comment

HAGEL NIXES MEDAL BUT WHY DID HE HAVE TO?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by asknod

As some know by now, Chuck “2P” (two Purple Hearts) Hagel has just revoked the Drone Service Medal, that being the one recently being of higher merit that a Bronze Star with “V” device for Valor or even a Purple … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaints Department, VSOs | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, Korean War Vets Help, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

Medic combat training (8/30/12)

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Laura

“U.S. Army Sgt. Fernando Diaz is blind folded and has ice-cold water dumped over his head during a mock interrogation by opposition forces prior to a 100 question written test on medical knowledge Aug. 30, 2012, at Schofield Barracks, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Veterans, Guest authors | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War PTSD, Gulf War PTSD Claims, Gulf War Vets, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Inspirational Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, PTSD, Service Connection, VA claims, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

CAVC–DISSSSSMISSSSED!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by asknod

Bad idea, Norman. IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS NORMAN R. LINDO ) ) Apellant, ) ) v. ) Vet. App. No. 12-1832 ) ERIC K. SHINSEKI ) ) Appellee. ) PRELIMINARY REBUTTAL RECORD Pursuant … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, Uncategorized | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War PTSD, Gulf War PTSD Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, Korean War Vets Help, PTSD, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

NOW SERVING #37…#37?

Posted on April 12, 2013 by asknod

Arkhick50, one of our fellow members (and fellow Vietnam Veteran) claims another win. Having mastered the art of “Win or Die”, it seems he has the Little Rock VARO teetering back on their heels. If you recall, he finally hit … Continue reading →

Posted in PTSD, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War PTSD, Gulf War PTSD Claims, Gulf War Vets, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, VA HCV Claims Help, VARO Decision, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 6 Comments

COLLISION WITH COLLUSION

Posted on April 5, 2013 by asknod

Member Loyal sends us this one. It’s ugly. I tacked on a comment at the bottom of the article that sums up my feelings on the subject. It reminds me of the second stanza of the old Buffalo Springfield tune … Continue reading →