Tag Archives: VA claims

ESKINAZI STRIKES AGAIN

Posted on April 3, 2017 by asknod

Just when we thought ol’ Laura was going to quietly fade away in her new digs over at VA’s Human Resources, lightning strikes again. It’s sad to think that any VA employee would spend their time ruminating on how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaints Department, HOMELESS VETERANS, KP Veterans, VA Health Care, vA news, VAMC Scheduling Coverup, VARO Misfeasance, Vietnam Disease Issues, Vietnam War history | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, HCVETS, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

VA STAKEHOLDERS-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Posted on March 26, 2017 by asknod

I have repeatedly heard the term “VA stakeholder” and finally decided to look it up. Former VA Secretary McDonald and our newest fearless leader repeat it incessantly so it must have great gravitas. Here’s the skinny from what I can … Continue reading →

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CAVC– WELCH V. SHULKIN–PISSING OFF THE POPE

Posted on March 18, 2017 by asknod

Most Veterans don’t understand how this VA poker game works. I know it took me around the block three times with Veterans Services Organizations running interference for VA against me. Every once and a while I like to look back … Continue reading →

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BVA–ANOTHER “CLEAN” JETGUN APPEAL

Posted on March 13, 2017 by asknod

One thing that will never happen is that a Regional Office will grant a jetgun-based appeal for Hepatitis C (HCV). VA is batting .1000 on that metric. However, in regards to appeals at the BVA, a new breed of Veterans … Continue reading →

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CAVC–PERCY V SHINSEKI (2009) — WHO OWNS IT?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by asknod

I have an unusual case of a gentleman who filed to stop a reduction in his rating. At the same time, he had a newly denied claim at the Seattle RO. The gentleman filed his NOD and the presumption of … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, KP Veterans, Nexus Information, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Remands versus Referrals, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 6 Comments

VA HEALTHCARE-TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL APP?

Posted on March 4, 2017 by asknod

Just spotted this one. An excellent App. Will append it to the “VAROs and who’s who above in widgets. http://www.fedweek.com/armed-forces-news/web-app-aims-yelp-style-reviews-va-facilities/ Here’s the link to the website: http://www.vareview.net/ The downside to this is obvious. It’s a VA site and you have to … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–FIRE FOR EFFECT

Posted on March 4, 2017 by asknod

As promised, and I’ve been asked numerous times, I give you the Joe Friday report. Hell. I expect I should have written it Monday morning for a more cliché’d VA approach. Butch and Barb have never had the august pleasure … Continue reading →

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VA ILP– WE HAVE ANOTHER WINNER

Posted on February 26, 2017 by asknod

Member Randy (always in good standing) has finally cut the ILP Gordian knot with the Denver VR&E krewe. After years of spewing misinformation and Catch 22 jargon at him, they finally realized he’s read Chapter 21 of 38 CFR and … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S UP, DOC?

Posted on February 25, 2017 by asknod

The miracles of technology amaze. Think of this. A a combo defibrillator/pacemaker all-in-one with a ten to thirteen year battery. In by ten- out by one- after the Versed wears off. Sounds like a Chinese Dry Cleaners. It weighs a … Continue reading →

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BVA–“CLEAN” JETGUN DECISIONS

Posted on February 23, 2017 by asknod

From the Hallowed Entry Point into Heaven at the VA’s St. Petersburg Gate… Much has been recently discussed about how many jetgun Hepatitis C claims have been won at the BVA where we can see a win-be it on … Continue reading →