Tag Archives: Vietnam Veterans Claims Help.

THANKSGIVING FACEPLACE

Posted on November 19, 2014 by asknod

It’s that most beautiful time of the year. I’m on Day 150 of 168. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and summer is behind us. The greenhouse is popping with the winter lettuce and Pak Choy. No typo there. All … Continue reading →

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Arizona Veteran receiving non-VA emergency care screwed by private hospital and the VA

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Laura

When a veteran is enrolled in VA, and Medicare (original or Medicare Advantage), and then is rushed to a non-VA hospital in an emergency (as advised by the VA), what is supposed to happen? Is he responsible for the portion … Continue reading →

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THE HISTORY OF KILROY

Posted on November 15, 2014 by asknod

He is engraved in stone in the National War Memorial in Washington, DC,back in a small alcove where very few people have seen it. For the WWII generation, this will bring back memories.For you younger folks, it’s a bit of trivia that is a part … Continue reading →

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MILESTONES–RIC MICHAELSON

Posted on November 15, 2014 by asknod

Ric chieu hoi’d in his sleep yesterday morning early. It was unexpected and sudden with no warning. He will be sorely missed by all of us. He was my son-in-law’s father and I had just helped him win the big 100% … Continue reading →

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Poor VHA business practices hurt all veterans

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Laura

In 2012, OIG determined that the VHA had mismanaged its Medical Care Collections Fund (MCCF) program.  They write:  VHA is authorized to bill third-party health insurance for covered health care provided to veterans at VA and non-VA medical facilities. The MCCF program … Continue reading →

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PRESUMPTION JUNCTION, WHAT’S YOUR FUNCTION?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by asknod

Shades of Sesame Street. Now you’re going to have that antique ditty running through your brain for a week. Presumptions. This seems to be the new lightning rod of Veterans Law. VA has always held a royal flush in this game … Continue reading →

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Another strategy for getting veteran-related questions answered clearly

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Laura

I’ve often been impressed with the clarity of reports written by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) at the Library of Congress (LOC).  I had a few questions about Health Care for Veterans: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions  (2/24/14) and sent an … Continue reading →

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VETERANS DAY–DESSERT

Posted on November 12, 2014 by asknod

This is a very powerful commentary by Vietnam Veteran Donald Singleton. I think it’s worth watching in its entirety for many reasons. One thing you will not hear, and I cannot thank him enough for foregoing it, is that insane … Continue reading →

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VETERANS DAY 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by asknod

I was beseiged this afternoon with emails asking if my joke posting for today was all I planned on putting up. Well, not exactly. That space was supposed to be occupied by a long story with photos of Butch Long … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ Day Greetings

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Laura

My hubby’s late brother served in Vietnam in the Army Corps of Engineers. After the war, he worked in construction operating heavy equipment–hard work.  He ALWAYS took Veterans’ Day off.  To celebrate, he went to his favorite bar and enjoyed … Continue reading →

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