Tag Archives: vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD

VHA–GIT ‘ER DONE

Posted on June 12, 2012 by asknod

File this one under “We’re paddlin’ as fast as we can!” Member Randy sends us this from his sleuthing everywhere. Sometimes PR flacks tend to be too exuberant and overstate what they were given to disseminate to the mainstream media … Continue reading →

Posted in Gulf War Issues, HOMELESS VETERANS, Medical News, PTSD, VA BACKLOG | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

N.J. HCV VETS TO BE HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY

Posted on May 22, 2012 by asknod

Member Kiedove sends us this to begin our Memorial Day remembrances. I want to thank her profusely for sending us this.  It’s the first time I’ve seen something like it. I’ll try to induce some of the members locally to pester … Continue reading →

Posted in AO, HCV Health, Inspirational Veterans, Milestones, PTSD, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

PTSD INFO FROM THE VVA

Posted on May 20, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an intriguing read on how the vA and by extension, the military shortsheets the Vet’s bed. It’s almost criminal. Wait. It is criminal. It’s been going on as long as I can remember. I know because I got 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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9th Fed.Circus Bails Out of VCS Controversy

Posted on May 7, 2012 by asknod

In an stunning display lacking intestinal fortitude, the 9th Fed. Circus, in an en banc decision, decided on narrow grounds-i.e. it wasn’t an “individual” but a group claim- to get out of this sticky wicket.  I was looking forward to seeing … Continue reading →

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BVA– Bronze Star= HCV

Posted on May 5, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a perfect stir of a combat soldier, 38 USC 1154(b) and vA’s grant of HCV service connection. The confluence of all three is the key to his success. Why this had to go to the BVA , the CAVC … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Inspirational Veterans, PTSD, Uncategorized, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

VARO DETROIT–THE MARCH TOWARDS 2 MILLION CLAIMS

Posted on May 1, 2012 by asknod

Member Bob sent us this from the city that manufactures  Binford Tools and motor vehicles. It is a classic example of what I call divide and conquer. The Veteran has been asked to be honest. This he does. VA immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Nexus Information, PTSD, Tips and Tricks, vARO Decisions, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

VET SUICIDES–1@2.57 MINUTES

Posted on April 27, 2012 by asknod

Gee. I’m sure glad the VA is on this like white on rice. When I read it, I almost blew coffee through my nose. After thinking back on the VA/US Military PTSD coverup in the last several months, this actually isn’t so … Continue reading →

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BVA–MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION

Posted on April 27, 2012 by asknod

Motions for Reconsideration (MFRs) are few and far between. These occur when a Veteran petitions the BVA to reconsider his denial. Few are granted and fewer still succeed. Here is an example of same. Sgt. Whacko served from 1959 to 1962. While he could … Continue reading →

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NEW MILITARY PTSD PROTOCOLS

Posted on April 26, 2012 by asknod

I guess Sen. Sneakers put the fear of God into those  military shrinks and their minders. I just received this from Deepthroat up in Michigan. He always has the best stuff. Oddly, the military, in spite of what they have always held, … Continue reading →

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