Tag Archives: Veterans claims help

VA Aspire: Data indicates to speed up a claim, the Vet should die.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Yep.  That is what it amounts to.  Since death claims are paid by vA insurance in 2-3 days, if the Veteran wants to speed up his claim, he should die or else wait 253 days and then have to appeal … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD– BOOK EXCERPT.

Posted on August 8, 2012 by asknod

Member Courtney of recent Air Force fame asks me for a book excerpt before she buys it. I’ll bite. How about this: Continuity I don’t know if any of you have ever visited a movie set. There is a group … Continue reading →

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Aspire: How is the VA doing?

Posted on August 8, 2012 by joeaveragevet

As many of you know the VA keeps records with a system called Aspire. You can also look at the individual RO’s Aspire, here. I looked at the data for the past 13 months, which is all that is available … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER–SNAKE BITE KIT (AirAm ISSUE)

Posted on August 8, 2012 by asknod

Rooting through my reloading cabinet I found this. I swear I’d thrown it away forty years ago but it was with my hunting gear. We have no poisonous snakes here in Western Washington but I must have kept it for … Continue reading →

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BVA–REDUCING TDIU NUMBERS VIA “FIELD INSPECTIONS”

Posted on August 7, 2012 by asknod

Squidly spotted this over at Hadit.com but discovered it had been abbreviated somewhat. He therefore set out to find it in its original form.  And find it he did. I highlight these paragraphs for any who might wonder what that … Continue reading →

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OGC-DENYING CLAIMS THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY-ONE AT A TIME

Posted on August 7, 2012 by asknod

Member John sends us this delightful tidbit about vA’s law dogs in the early 90’s. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I’d say nothing’s changed from my perspective. What is interesting is the comments below the article. Under guest … Continue reading →

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HCV drug clinical trial suspended plus insider-trading

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Laura

According to Bloomberg.com articles by David Voreacos and Drew Armstrong, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has suspended a clinical trial for BMS-986094 because a patient developed heart failure: “Bristol gained the compound in January with the acquisition of Inhibitex Inc. for $2.5 billion. The purchase was designed … Continue reading →

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WHEN BEANS GO BAD

Posted on August 7, 2012 by asknod

Back in late March I called VA at their 800 number to see how my CUE claim for reducing my PCT scar rating was doing. I talked to a polite lady named Peggy. I’ve talked to her before and I … Continue reading →

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MILITARY HUMOR PAR EXCELLANCE

Posted on August 6, 2012 by asknod

Someone once remarked to me that military humor was to humor what military music was to music. Nothing has changed. I received this from member emeritus WGM this morning and its absolutely priceless. Rarely do we get to view this … Continue reading →

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Liver transplants: Could your Congressman be an ally when the VA fails?

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Laura

My DH never received his Combat Action Ribbon (Marine/Vietnam) and the Navy archivists ignore us.   Recently we informed Congressman Kline about our problem; a staff person followed-up promptly.  After discussing our issue, I conveyed our appreciation for their role … Continue reading →

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