Tag Archives: Veterans claims help

BVA–34 CLAIMS TO NOWHERE

Posted on December 21, 2012 by asknod

Obviously this pro se rocket boy didn’t get the sticky note on filing for just a few claims and then expanding his horizons. Thirty four claims is a boatload of paper to appeal. Several things can be gleaned from this. … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS JOKES PART DEUX

Posted on December 21, 2012 by asknod

From Firebase Richard we get the latest snow humor.

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Massive domestic spying

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Laura

On December 12, 2012, The Wall Street Journal published an article by Julia Angwin entitled U.S. Terrorism Agency to Tap a Vast Database of Citizens.  A short video interview with the author is accessible.   (Linking directly to the text brings up … Continue reading →

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OH, GOODY. THE FIRST CHRISTMAS JOKE

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

From member Cal. This is good. Three Veterans  died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. ‘In honor of this holy season’ Saint Peter said, ‘you must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.’ … Continue reading →

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THE LATEST HICKEYGRAM

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

In what appears to be a humorous stab at Christmas cheer, Under Secretary for Veterans Benefits Alison A. Hickey prematurely announced that in addition to ratings (and denials) handed out this December, all mailings of the “Big Brown Envelope” will … Continue reading →

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NCPA REPORT

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

This analysis, spotted by Joe Average Vet and sent to me, is an in-depth, cogent assessment of what is wrong. As a noted carpenter once observed “To a hammer, everything looks like a nail”. To the VA, every claim is … Continue reading →

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AND GOD SO LOVED MAN…

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

This, from my dearest Cupcake via one of her agents. It sounds like something Gaea would do.

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NOT THE SAME ELEPHANT

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

Member Jimster (Brownwater Canoe Club) sends us this must read touching story. I always appreciate the send-ins from all of you but Christmas is always a special time to share these true, heart-warming tales… In 1986, LT. (JG) Peter Davies … Continue reading →

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G-rated humor 2

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Laura

Misc. silliness from the around the Web. Questions without answers If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren’t people from Holland called Holes? Would a fly without wings be called a walk? Why is “abbreviation” such a long word? … Continue reading →

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WEEKEND WARRIOR WINS $2 MIL IN USERRA CASE

Posted on December 19, 2012 by asknod

This is one of those perfect “”I’ll be home with the new job and a back check for $2 mil for Christmas” stories. Meet Sgt. Maj. Richard Erickson, weekend warrior extraordinary. Rich isn’t your run of the mill groundpounder. He’s Special … Continue reading →

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