Tag Archives: Vietnam Veterans Claims Help.

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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YOU HAD ONE JOB

Posted on February 16, 2013 by asknod

Member Tom sends this in. I love it. Everyone trains to be good at what they do. Everyone practices it if they don’t do it every day. Eventually you get reaaaaally good at it and really don’t need to practice … Continue reading →

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VA TRAINING LETTER 00-06

Posted on February 16, 2013 by asknod

Many of you write me and ask why it’s so difficult to get secondaries to DM2 approved (or recognized) by the VA . Well, duh. They don’t want to pay you, pilgrim. As I continue to point out, that’s what … Continue reading →

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