Tag Archives: Veterans claims help

New medical coding: Out with the old: Amputation; in with new: Detachment

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Laura

Here is a change veterans should be aware of:  The VHA, like all health care stakeholders, is implementing the Tenth Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10).  The government-wide conversion deadline is 10/14. The ICD-10 is far larger and … Continue reading →

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VA GUN SCARE– IT’S A CONSPIRACY

Posted on February 22, 2013 by asknod

Every time I get one of these in the mail, I immediately digest the entire website to make sure I’m not being inveigled into promoting some goofball “Holes in the Poles” theory about where the aliens park all their spaceships … Continue reading →

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VETS DYING WAITING FOR BENEFITS MORE FREQUENTLY

Posted on February 21, 2013 by asknod

Yowsers. From Membress Shawn who is Law Bob’s girl Friday, we are showered with these two sad articles. VA promised us something when they set up shop two hundred years ago. They aren’t performing for anyone but themselves. You notice … Continue reading →

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THE CIGARETTE POLICE

Posted on February 21, 2013 by asknod

Once upon a time in sunny southern Orlando (1994), the Nod Family made their second pilgrimage to Disneyland. Unaware at that point of the growing dragon within me, I still drank and smoked. One of my enduring joys was to savor the … Continue reading →

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CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by asknod

Remember poor old Rodney King down in LA? That started a riot of epic proportions that Los Angelites will long remember. The plaint was to quell the populace and coax Pandora back into her box if at all possible. In … Continue reading →

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VA PTSD SUICIDE STATISTICS FOR 2012

Posted on February 19, 2013 by asknod

Hot off the press. Find out who, where and when. The why is pretty much a foregone conclusion.  A big thank you to Bob for this one. Perhaps this will also help in spotting trends that develop geographically or by … Continue reading →

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IHOP IS RUNNING A SPECIAL ON SENIORS

Posted on February 18, 2013 by asknod

From whom else but the Tomster So is the Big Bear car wash Get an additional 5% off by showing your VA card.

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NPRC INPATIENT RECORDS FILES

Posted on February 18, 2013 by asknod

Over the last five years I have been asked by many Vets about how to obtain records that have gone missing. Some of you are unable to pursue a claim because it appears there is no record of you existing … Continue reading →

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VETERANS POPULATION STATISTICS

Posted on February 18, 2013 by asknod

Here’s an eye opener for all of us. It won’t help with your claims but might explain why no one answers or the landline has been disconnected when you call one of your war buddies.

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Just the records please…

Posted on February 16, 2013 by azeejensmom

The importance of obtaining copies of private medical records from providers while you are being treated can’t be stressed enough. Ever wonder why a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or the VA will have you sign a “Release to Obtain Information” … Continue reading →

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