Tag Archives: VA claims

HCV SVR IN THE REAL WORLD

Posted on September 25, 2013 by asknod

VA is always trying to suck in a new cohort of victims for their triple drug cocktail called Victrelis. They bought in hard with about three trainloads early on in hopes of knocking out HCV as we know it in … Continue reading →

Posted in HCV Health, VA Health Care, vA news | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA HCV Claims., Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

CAVC–NICELY v. SHINSEKI-DRIVIN’ THAT CLAIM, HIGH ON PRO SE

Posted on September 25, 2013 by asknod

It behooves us all to be humble when we read this. I honestly believe this is the product of a simply misunderstanding. Mr. Nicely was depending on his American Legion service organization representative to carry the water. Oddly, here he … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC/COVA Decision, VSOs | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, 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, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help., VSO | 4 Comments

VA to Vets: Health Care Act talking points

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Laura

This week, the VA mailed my DH a shiny FAQ and a form letter about the health care law. They are “sell sheets” for the VA. Could the VA be concerned that too many veterans will drop out of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, VA Health Care, vA news | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Health Care, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

VA–RELAX, IT’S A BLIND STUDY

Posted on September 18, 2013 by asknod

I’ve never been one for conspiracy theories or wiping my fingerprints off guns I handle. But… the other day an obvious piece of junk mail arrived from the VA. This one was labeled the Million Veteran Baseline Survey. Now, keep … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), research, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, VA claims, VA Million Vet questionnaire, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 16 Comments

CAVC–RATLIFF V. SHINSEKI–OH. THAT NOA.

Posted on September 15, 2013 by asknod

After over two decades of hide and seek, we finally have an equitable tolling doctrine in place. Now that we’d found out it’s not jurisdictional, all manner of former misfeasance by those unmentionable souls at the RO and BVA can … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, VA claims, VA Law, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

VA CLAIMS 87% ACCURACY AND STRIVING FOR 96% BY 2015

Posted on September 14, 2013 by asknod

Here’s the summer update we love to read that tells us if the ROs are kicking ass and taking names with the new DBQs and FDCs. Just gotta love all these abbreviations. VA’s jack-booted Gestapo have been busy. Check out … Continue reading →

Posted in VAOIG Watchdogs | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VAOIG Adventures, VAOIG NEWS, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

CAVC–BROWN v. SHINSEKI–BACK TO THE FUTURE

Posted on September 9, 2013 by asknod

Always on the prowl for useful ammunition, I came across this 2009 delight. It was won by Virginia Girard-Brady, an able Veterans Lawyer. Now, before you make fun of her propensity to hyphenate her last name, it could be she … Continue reading →

Posted in CAvC HCV Ruling, HCV Risks (documented), Tips and Tricks | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, 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, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 5 Comments

IGNORING PRIVATE RYAN–JON STEWART

Posted on September 8, 2013 by asknod

Great clip sent in by LawBob. This pretty much sums it up. “Working for BA has bean belly belly goot to me. ” No wonder they want to milk the Backlog out. This gets them a 20 year parachute, the … Continue reading →

Posted in VA BACKLOG, VA Bonuses | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, Korean War Vets Help, VA backlog, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

FDA approved FibroScan (R) in April 2013. But will the VA buy them?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Laura

We wish this non-evasive technology had been available in the United States market ten years ago. Instead, my DH had to endure getting stabbed with a long fat needle while fully awake. According to a press release, FibroScan® has been available … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented) | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, 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, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

CAVC–MAPA v. SHINSEKI–VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR HCV CLAIMS

Posted on September 7, 2013 by asknod

In my continuing search for information on Malcolm in the Middle’s quest for more definitive proof of injuries due to untreated HCV for 12 years, and his later Interferon prophylaxis that damaged him further, I came across Mr. David L. … Continue reading →