Tag Archives: VA claims

“Dogs bless you”: service dogs for veterans

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Laura

We are huge fans of sharing our lives with furry companions, at one time sharing our property with a rescued yellow lab, five rescued beagles and two rescued cats.  It could get really noisy when they howled in chorus to … Continue reading →

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MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE- WHAT DID THEY KNOW AND WHEN DID THEY KNOW IT?

Posted on September 3, 2013 by asknod

Few people, let alone doctors, seem capable of understanding a disease (or diseases in this case) and the chronology in which they occur. Additionally, with similar diseases, confusion seems to arise as to which one was acquired when- and sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, HCV Risks (documented), Interferon claims, Presumption of Regularity, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

CAVC– REGARDING MR. CLINE’S EAJA FUNDS

Posted on September 2, 2013 by asknod

As most of you know, when you have legal representation, you are entitled to Equal Access to Justice Act funds (EAJA). The catch is that you must prevail in your legal arguments and prove that the VA was “substantially unjustified” … Continue reading →

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AMMO FOR SVR VETS

Posted on August 30, 2013 by asknod

Many of you come here and ask what to do about being SVR (cured of HCV) and blind… or with DM2, or with thyroid problems. etc. etc. Why does VA abandon us as soon as we are “cured” and ignore … Continue reading →

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FLY DELTA FOR THE FINAL FLIGHT

Posted on August 29, 2013 by asknod

Member Tom sends us this glorious one from the Delta Airlines Crews. I had no idea. I was wondering who I’d call, or more likely , who Cupcake will call,  for the cruise to Arlington National.  No doubt who now. … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–MIDDLETON V. SHINSEKI-I’LL TAKE DM2 FOR 40, ALEX.

Posted on August 28, 2013 by asknod

A new look at an old friend. I’ve preached about the VA’s rating system on DM2 many a time. It is constructed in a rambling conjunctive “and”/  disjunctive “or”, progressive manner with each new add-on permitting a rise up the … Continue reading →

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LEIGH’S CORN

Posted on August 26, 2013 by asknod

Grandpa used to say that trees are just like corn but fortunately it doesn’t take 40 years to produce results or a body would only get this treat once or twice in a lifetime. Above is the Silver Queen on … Continue reading →

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ACCEPTED TRIBAL WISDOM OF THE VA

Posted on August 26, 2013 by asknod

We have a problem, Houston, Waco, Oakland, St. Pete’s et al. Our VAROs are faced with an interminable backlog of claims. This, in turn, is being passed on to the BVA in the form of erroneously denied claims, perpetuating what … Continue reading →

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The VA Advance Directive

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Laura

The VA makes this advance directive available: VA Advance Directive Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will (VA Form 10-0137). This advance directive form is an official document where you can write down your preferences for your health … Continue reading →

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QUESTION ABOUT PENDING CLAIMS DOCTRINE

Posted on August 25, 2013 by asknod

Rashid El Malik adds a comment to our Pending claims doctrine post and I thought I would bring it out here so others can see what he’s asking. I have a question? In 2003 I filed a claim for R wrist … Continue reading →

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