Monthly Archives: April 2012

VA– We’re Fixing It.

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

This is the actual gist of what Mr. Murphy said at the House Veterans Committee the other day. I must hand it to VA. It was said by none other than Samuel Clemons (Mark Twain) a mistruth could make it half way … Continue reading →

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Phone From Hell

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal sent me this. No, he’s not from Californicatia. That’s his Christian name. Not Calvert or Calvin. Just plain old Cal. I didn’t buy that so  I asked to check his birth certificate, too. He refused just like they … Continue reading →

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BVA–Worthless VA Medical Opinions

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

As I get older, I read BVA HCV decisions and see errors so egregious they make my hair stand on end. What passes for Independent Medical Opinions requested by BVA VLJs to facilitate adjudications is going downhill rapidly. The following … Continue reading →

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Future Applesauce

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

I was working in the orchard on the grape vines yesterday and found something inexplicable. All the buds on my fruit trees start out as pink. Afterwards, the cherry and pear trees bloom pure white. Where’s the pink?  What I … Continue reading →

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M E AS FACT FINDER

Posted on April 20, 2012 by asknod

This popped up on the Vet’s law library site a few weeks ago and it caught my eye. If you are reasonably good at digesting legal theory, this baby will give you cites and precedence to quote until you win. There’s no … Continue reading →

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PICTURE=1K WORDS

Posted on April 20, 2012 by asknod

Member Jim sends me this in the morning’s inbox. I have no comments on the appropriateness or political aspersions this might engender. I see it as no more than a natural progression of a governmental snafu that wasn’t handled very … Continue reading →

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VSOs–Their Role In Your Claim

Posted on April 19, 2012 by asknod

Yesterday the House Veterans Affairs Committee got together for a martini and Morel mushrooms on  toastpoints après dejuner thing. Oh, and yes- they did discuss Veterans. I attach the link to the moaners and groaners. After the GSA debacle, I … Continue reading →

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The Alchemy Of Turning Baht Into Greenbacks

Posted on April 19, 2012 by asknod

Back in January of this year I posted an entertaining blurb about fishing with hand grenades. It’s far easier that it sounds if one is careful. https://asknod.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/dupont-spinners/ At the end I mentioned the irascible problem of converting local currencies (Kip … Continue reading →

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Happy Endings

Posted on April 19, 2012 by asknod

Member Jim contributed this gem. As I know him personally, I know this fate did not befall him. Nevertheless, it’s food for thought if you get your walking papers… On the first day, he sadly packed his belongings into boxes, crates … Continue reading →

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Growth Hormone Responsible For Liver Cancer

Posted on April 18, 2012 by asknod

Patricia sends us this. She is the expert on all things HCV. http://hepatitiscresearchandnewsupdates.blogspot.com/2012/04/liver-cancer-can-be-caused-by-excess.html

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