Monthly Archives: January 2012

FIGHTER PILOT HUMOR

Posted on January 9, 2012 by asknod

 British Royal Air Force Typhoon pilot flies up to the back door of a C-130 (Hercules) for a photo opportunity. He radios “how much closer do you want me?”   Photographer radios back “How close can you get?”  At this point, the … Continue reading →

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RECESSION and VAMCs

Posted on January 9, 2012 by asknod

Something seems amiss in the new “non-economy”. Since the beginning of the recession, many have lost employment and, by extension, their health care. Those of us who are Veterans have always had one constant we could fall back on in … Continue reading →

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CAVC– Greer v. Shinseki– Defective IME/Lay Testimony Not Credible

Posted on January 8, 2012 by asknod

Over the years, the VA and the BVA have become more adroit in their handling of denials where HCV is concerned. Hepatitis comes in many different forms and is not always as simple as it seems. This case is a … Continue reading →

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Agent B Update

Posted on January 7, 2012 by asknod

Well, to no one’s surprise the VA opted to adopt the first rules promulgated in the Federal Register on January 13, 2011 on Agent B. AB will be service connected for Vietnam Vets with documented proof of “boots on the … Continue reading →

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CHANGE YOUR WORDS

Posted on January 6, 2012 by asknod

This is a testimonial to what I hope to accomplish at this site. I want all of you to change the way you file your claims and how you say it, how you present it and mostly, how VA views … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Quattlebaum v. Shinseki

Posted on January 6, 2012 by asknod

Once again, the illustrious Kenneth “the wood butcher”  Carpenter sharpens his  legal skillsaw blade and gives the VASEC a much-needed haircut and manicure. This one is particularly bloody in that it results in a reversal rather than a namby pamby, … Continue reading →

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Footlocker Redux

Posted on January 5, 2012 by asknod

I guess it’s never too late to burn your draft card-assuming you still have one. I found this at the bottom of the box under the General Discharge (under honorable conditions). My guess is they don’t issue these anymore. I … Continue reading →

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Chaossoldier 24

Posted on January 5, 2012 by asknod

A funny thing happened yesterday. “Chaossoldier 24” came in on the site search engine identifier. This is a media device that tells me what   someone who visits was looking or searching for. I happened to remember that we had … Continue reading →

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Independent Living Program–NOT.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by asknod

After doing extensive excavation on the subject, here’s what I know. The VA instituted a program for extremely disabled Vets- those who were not going to do a Lazarus imitation and rise from their wheelchairs or throw off their crutches. … Continue reading →

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What to say at a BVA Hearing

Posted on January 2, 2012 by asknod

The title on this was what caught my eye. It was a search engine term that came in on my site stats. Obviously some enterprising Vet is girding himself in armour to do battle with the evil VictorAlphabeast. What do … Continue reading →

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