Monthly Archives: December 2011

BVA– CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’

Posted on December 15, 2011 by asknod

Here is a Vet from, like check it out, California. And he has this, like, you know, totally awesome homey from the hood he went to school with. Anyway, dude, he got this guy to help him with his claim, … Continue reading →

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BVA– NEW JET GUN WIN

Posted on December 15, 2011 by asknod

The newest batch of BVA decisions was posted today and there was a lot of activity on the jet gun front. Apparently this is now becoming accepted insofar as it is “biologically plausible”. I’m sure the VASEC is apoplectic about … Continue reading →

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9TH CIR.–VCS v. PEAKE et al

Posted on December 15, 2011 by asknod

For he who shall have borne the battle, his widow and his orphan child. Abraham Lincoln- from his Gettysburg Address As to whether the Court has jurisdiction to institute remedial actions to compel the VA to do their job:  “I don’t … Continue reading →

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CAVC– Barbaccia v. Shinseki–Duty To Assist

Posted on December 13, 2011 by asknod

It’s nice to see the Court put as much effort into a SJD memorandum decision as they do  the bigger Dog and Pony shows. Mr. John R. Barbaccia , a Veteran as well as a frequent member of the Nasty … Continue reading →

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More for Veteran’s Wives

Posted on December 13, 2011 by asknod

Here I thought I had put paid to the praying mantis with her matching handbag. When what should my wondering eyes behold? Why, a feral cat who showed up here starving on Labor Day weekend. She took a long time … Continue reading →

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CAVC–DRAGNET–JUST THE FACTS, MA’M

Posted on December 12, 2011 by asknod

Sometimes you can catch a break. A good example in Vetsworld is when you arrive at the Court. I capitalize Court because it’s our Supreme Court of sorts. The BVA is not a court. It is a more erudite appellate … Continue reading →

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Liquor and Guns

Posted on December 11, 2011 by asknod

During Christmas week of 1970, I was on TDY at a base right up against Laos. Udorn Royal Thai Air Base was the jumping off point for all the action to the north. Air America occupied a quarter of the … Continue reading →

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CAVC Results 2011

Posted on December 11, 2011 by asknod

Here are the results of the CAVC’s court calendar this year. While the year is 20 days away from completion, the Court has never shown any inclination to finish with a flurry of late opinions. I see no reason to … Continue reading →

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For Male Vets (#2)

Posted on December 11, 2011 by asknod

An extensive manual for the care and feeding of woman has been released and is available on Amazon. Shipping costs are rather steep but men simply cannot do without this tome. It was written by psychiatrists and is relatively easy to … Continue reading →

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Dr. Bennet Cecil

Posted on December 10, 2011 by asknod

Check this out. Dr. Cecil has a beautiful website. http://www.hepatitisdoctor.com/ Dr. Cecil also has a new email address for Vets to contact him. Please leave me an email at asknod@gmail.com and I will provide you with it. He charges nothing … Continue reading →

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