Monthly Archives: March 2012

VA’s WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Posted on March 10, 2012 by asknod

I logged on to Ebenefits last night to look for progress on my appeal. Lo and behold, someone has been busy. The date of current progress has jumped from January 25th, 2012 to the current one below showing they were … Continue reading →

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VA WEIGHS IN ON GUN OWNERSHIP

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

As if VA didn’t have enough on their plate trying to adjudicate claims in an timely manner, they now have embarked into the field of gun safety and what it constitutes. As some know, I am a benefactor member of … Continue reading →

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Good News On VERTEX Studies

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

I just received this from member Randy N. Thank you for finding this and contributing. I’m glad they have finally found something that kicks ass on the 1a and 1b flavors. http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/70549/Positive+Data+on+VRTX

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JOINT MOTIONS FOR REMAND–WHAT ARE THEY?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

On the offbeat chance you have to fight your way up to the CAVC for justice, you will probably be offered the JMR by the VASEC’s henchmen. Judging by their track record, this appears to be the most likely scenario. … Continue reading →

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World War II & ½

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

Back in 1949, the Tacoma VFW petitioned the U.S Army to gift or loan them a  cannon   for the yard ornament in downtown Tacoma. In 2012 parlance, this is called bric-a-brac or yard furniture.  The Army obliged with a … Continue reading →

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2013 Energy-Efficient Street-Legals

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

In keeping with our commitment to Vets who hit the Lotto with the VA like Leroy Macklem, we always like to bring you the latest in muscular continental offerings. Yes, if you’ve suddenly got 500K burning a hole in your pocket, you … Continue reading →

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Quote For The Day-March 9th

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

Getting in an argument with a woman is like being arrested —– Anything you say can and will be used against you

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Fine-Tuning the PTSD

Posted on March 8, 2012 by asknod

Once again the Army is “revamping” their personnel so as to make the most possible of experience. In the continuing fallout from the PTSD imbroglio down the pike at Ft. Lewis, I spotted this little blurb hidden on page A4 … Continue reading →

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There Is A God

Posted on March 8, 2012 by asknod

I won’t get down in the weeds with  this but there must be a God. Everyone worships to the beat of a different drummer. Hunting and gardening to me are very much alike. They just entail shopping in a different … Continue reading →

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285 to Get PTSD Do Over

Posted on March 7, 2012 by asknod

In an attempt to get a handle on the Madigan Psyche clinic’s faceplant, the Army announced today that they are “inviting” 285 former troops who were denied PTSD status back for a review of the diagnosis. These soldiers and former ones were … Continue reading →

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