Tag Archives: VA claims

WHAT HAPPENED TO OMERTÀ?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by asknod

Omertà. The noun evokes images of Sicilian Mafia henchmen killing their own in an effort to protect themselves against informers. For centuries it was employed to keep the rabble in line. A sure promise of death if you talked to … Continue reading →

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CAVC–WISNIEWSKI v. SHINSEKI–PRESCRIPTION BED REST

Posted on February 7, 2012 by asknod

Here’s something interesting. I found it in a decision that has nothing to do with hep. What it does include is an interesting notation. This is a single judge decision so there is no precedent attached but none is needed. … Continue reading →

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THE WRITING ON THE WALL?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by asknod

I just received this from RD who we have been “coaching” on his claim for what seems like several lifetimes with the VA. It comes as no surprise to see that VA is coming to the conclusion that no matter … Continue reading →

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VA HOMELESS FIGURES– HOW BAD IS IT?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by asknod

Loyal sends us this from the Heartland of America. VA can hide nothing from this gentleman. If there is anything amiss in VAland he seems to smell it.  Here we have the typical VA “Meet and Greet” with the press … Continue reading →

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TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS

Posted on February 6, 2012 by asknod

Gentle readers, Please never engage in idle threats via the internet. Besides leaving a nasty taste in the mouth, it also leaves an indelible trail back to you. Being cultured and above this type of boorish behaviour, I merely mention … Continue reading →

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DUE PROCESS FOR VETS–WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT ISN’T

Posted on February 5, 2012 by asknod

Ever since I published the Cushman decision, I have been inundated in “what ifs” from Veterans. As in “What if they didn’t grant the hearing I asked for-is that deprivation of due process?” etc. Allow me to take a CAVC … Continue reading →

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Fed. Cir.–CUSHMAN v. SHINSEKI–DUE PROCESS

Posted on February 3, 2012 by asknod

There has been much talk about what constitutes “due process” and a lot of it has been misleading. While perusing another Vet’s site, I noticed a long diatribe about what was reputed to not be due process and Cushman was … Continue reading →

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WGM–THE SAGA CONTINUES

Posted on February 2, 2012 by asknod

Nothing floats my boat like the realization of a long overdue rating after a series of snafus. By now, I’m sure a large number of you are aware of WGM’s unfortunate travails with the Houston RO. We are told that … Continue reading →

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LETTUCE DEPRESSION

Posted on February 2, 2012 by asknod

I am sure you, my fellow Veterans, are aware of this phenomenon by now. If not, forewarned is forearmed. We have all read of the large numbers of Veterans returning from the latest wars with horrible cases of depression stemming … Continue reading →

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VA BACKLOG DISSIPATING (SOON)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by asknod

On my morning hike (100 yards) to the mailbox for the paper, I am always accompanied by my able-bodied PDAs. That would be the 4 personal dog assistants and the new kitty who mistakenly believes she’s actually a canine. With … Continue reading →

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