Tag Archives: Veterans Benefits

HALLOWEEN FACIAL

Posted on October 31, 2014 by asknod

Another huge influx of wonderful contributions to the humor page. You have no idea how much joy this can bring to depressed souls. Or depraved souls. Or Tourette’s guys like me. or…

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VAROs–SQUANDERING SCARCE JUDICIAL RESOURCES

Posted on October 31, 2014 by asknod

Often in the course of my claims and appeals, I have run across the term above in conjunction with the term ” in the interests of judicial economy”. They are catchphrases either at the BVA kiddycourt or the august CAVC where … Continue reading →

Posted in Earlier Effective dates, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VARO Misfeasance | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Earlier Effective Date with VA, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 4 Comments

DOJ’S HOLDER LETS VA OFFICIALS SKATE

Posted on October 30, 2014 by asknod

It seems no matter how many Veterans you kill via ignoring their medical needs or simply scheduling them further and further into the future until they die, there is no “criminal intent”. Well, boy howdy I’m sure glad to know … Continue reading →

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MORE FACE FUN

Posted on October 29, 2014 by asknod

Every time I put up some of the stuff you Vets send me to post for humor, it creates a bow wave of even more. Witness one third of what arrived in the last week:

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Post-9/11 veterans and a look-back to 9/11/01 and 9/11/12

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Laura

I’ve been reading about younger veterans. One nonpartisan organization, the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), has released a very modest set of questions this cohort should ask candidates before the upcoming mid-term elections. Like Vietnam veterans, this group … Continue reading →

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BVA–PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM–JETGUNs

Posted on October 28, 2014 by asknod

Here’s the shortest decision on jetguns or any kind of BVA appeal I’ve ever seen. It’s uncanny. NO discussion. No long drawn out dog and pony show. Just a simple ” He says it was jetguns. Doctor agrees. Granted. Next? … Continue reading →

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My HealtheVet is down for everyone tonight

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Laura

As suggested by an Asknod member, I contacted the VA to report my access problems by phone, then by webform because no one answered the phone. I received an email the next day telling me to try a fix (didn’t … Continue reading →

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ANDY WARHOL FAME AT LAST

Posted on October 24, 2014 by asknod

For years and in my book, I have always referred to Veterans with a capital V. The VA has finally acknowledged my wisdom. I spotted this change in the M21 1MR last week (circled in blue) as well as a … Continue reading →

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Fear of veterans may remove their legal right to claim information

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Laura

Jordain Carney, a defense journalist from a Washington (D.C.) news service, National Journal, reported on a story (10/21/14) that veterans and their elected representatives need to be aware of. Here is the headline: VA Moves to Prevent Veteran Violence Over Disability … Continue reading →

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CHEESEVILLE AND NEWNAN NOW THE VA DOCUMENTS DUMP

Posted on October 23, 2014 by asknod

Nota bene. The old days of shipping it all in to your local VARO have passed on. The trick now is to send it to Janesville Wisconsin and Newnan, Georgia depending on your location. Here’s the VA handout. To make … Continue reading →