Tag Archives: VA claims

SQUIDLEY STILL ALIVE AND KICKING

Posted on November 3, 2012 by asknod

As you may remember, we left Squidly in the last chapter attempting to fight his VARO to  let him in the front door. This has been a long battle. The squidster’s up to it though. Armed to the teeth with … Continue reading →

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VARO SEATTLE–CLAIM COMPLETION DATE 8/02/13

Posted on November 3, 2012 by asknod

The boys are rocking and a rolling now. I decided to see if vA had even received my claims and/or were willing to admit as much. It appears they have. With my luck, they will send them off to DC … Continue reading →

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LUCKY VETS IN WISCONSIN

Posted on November 3, 2012 by asknod

LawBob sends this one to us. I do so hope that the University of Washington (Tacoma) or the University of Puget Sound would institute something like this. On the other hand, I wish Gonzaga made it mandatory in order to … Continue reading →

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INJURIES DURING TRAINING NOT SC

Posted on November 2, 2012 by asknod

After reading this article I’m speechless. I’ve been working with member JM on his claim which falls into the same category and he’s being handed the same baloney sandwich. We all signed on the dotted line with no codicils other … Continue reading →

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FAST LETTER 09-52

Posted on November 2, 2012 by asknod

Some of you are soon going to run afoul of the strictures of classified operations as I did after the war. This precluded my filing for legitimate injuries in a timely manner. As we used to say “If I tell … Continue reading →

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FACEBOOK FROM PATRICIA

Posted on November 1, 2012 by asknod

HCVETS Founder Patricia Lupole posted this on my facebook page today.  This is sadly all too true day in and day out. That’s a lot of troops and former ones. Every day. You would think vA might get apoplectic over … Continue reading →

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BVA–SAY, DID I MENTION THE TOENAIL CLIPPERS?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by asknod

FROM  THE RETIREMENT VARO IN FT. PETERSBURG I read literally thousands of decisions a week searching for gotchas, no nexus, and frivolous filings that aggravate all of us. Here is the perfect example of what happens when you deviate from the game plan and speak without … Continue reading →

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BVA–DR. CECIL NEXUS PREVAILS ON JETGUN

Posted on November 1, 2012 by asknod

You have to hand it to Dr. Cecil. He gets a lot of static for helping and does not always come away with a win. Often, the Vet who seeks him out is less than forthright about his/her medical history … Continue reading →

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BVA–HCV & PRESUMPTION OF REGULARITY

Posted on October 31, 2012 by asknod

Sweet. Here’s a new avenue of attack I never considered. Gulf War Vet enlists in 2007 and departs 2009. Accepted for service as good to go. Dx’d w/ HCV while in and vA comes up with the grand conclusion it’s … Continue reading →

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BVA–LET FREEDOM RING

Posted on October 31, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE ORIGINAL FREEDOM VARO IN PHILADELPHIA Here’s a real jetgun win with no baggage attached. Very interesting in light of the tattoo info. Finally, a January 2012 opinion letter discussed numerous studies that considered the spread of disease through … Continue reading →

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