Tag Archives: VA claims

VETS BEING “UNFAIR” ABOUT FILING CLAIMS

Posted on August 28, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an interesting take on why we have such a humongous backlog. Blame the internet. If all those Vets returning from Iraqistan would quit filing three page lists we could eliminate it (the backlog) next year. Hellooooo? Nobody told us … Continue reading →

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HCV–THE CONUNDRUM OF DIFFERENT GENOTYPES

Posted on August 27, 2012 by asknod

Every once in a while a new wrinkle shows up in the carpet. Member Donte writes of his latest predicament and vA’s response at the vARO level.  This took me aback for several minutes. I know how I would fight … Continue reading →

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BVA DECISIONS UPDATE

Posted on August 26, 2012 by asknod

Here’s the latest attempt by the IT gurus to shake something out. Nothing happened. Frankly the boys are stumped over at 810 Vermont Ave. NW. To add insult to injury, Vermont tried to get D.C. to change the street name … Continue reading →

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VETERANS TODAY ARTICLE ON MILITARY EPA SUPERFUND SITES

Posted on August 26, 2012 by asknod

And you thought Camp Lejeune was it? Read this, Kimosabe. Air Force Plant #4 (General Dynamics), Fort Worth TX Air Force Plant 85, Columbus OH Air Force Plant PJKS, Littleton CO American Lake Gardens/McChord AFB, Tacoma WA Andersen Air Force … Continue reading →

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VSOs–A MAJOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Posted on August 24, 2012 by asknod

I know you’ve heard me rail about VSOs and how I feel they are a fifth wheel in the claim. I do know some who have helped but that is postscripted by the Veteran holding the halter. Here is a … Continue reading →

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$100 MILLION FOR CONFERENCES? SAY IT AIN’T SO, UNCLE ERIC

Posted on August 24, 2012 by asknod

Giving credit where credit is due ( and feeling like a one-legged man in an ass -kicking contest), I rely on all of you for the tasty treats about vA that turn up here. Thank goodness it’s being typed out … Continue reading →

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NEW vA POLL ON PAPERLESS CLAIMS

Posted on August 23, 2012 by asknod

Humorous? Yes, but I’m still dying to know your feelings on this seminal topic. As usual, no cookies, no tracking devices or salesmen knocking on your door. No VAOIG surveillance.  Chicago style, stuff the ballot box with dead Veteran’s votes permitted. … Continue reading →

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NPR blogger: Great news boomers! You beat your IV drug addiction!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Laura

Is NPR blogger, Alva Noe’s response to the recent CDC’s advisory for boomers to get tested, a joke or is he serious? Noe says that boomers are “five times more likely than the population at large to carry the hepatitis C … Continue reading →

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Obama hopes VA’s “new model” will eliminate VA claims backlog

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA apparently has a “new model” of claims processing, to ensure Veterans get priority processing.    Some Vets are just not buying this “upgrade” in processing. First, lets look at the old model.  It was a fuel efficient claims … Continue reading →

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DAV Defends the status quo of the VA

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The DAV boss, Jesinoski, is defending the Department of Veterans Affairs.   The obvious question is “why”?     Is he unaware that more than a half million MORE Veterans are waiting on their benefits now than just  3.5 years … Continue reading →

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