Monthly Archives: April 2012

FED CIR–TYRUES V. SHINSEKI–GOING DOWN?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This is a wonderful thing. Larry G. Tyrues filed an Appeal with the Court back in 2009. Unfortunately he was a little bit late with the NOA. The Court, as is their wont on all matters tardy, declined to hear … Continue reading →

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Incredible Viewpoint

Posted on April 15, 2012 by asknod

While I am ambivalent about religion and do not force mine down anyone’s throat, I received this from someone who is not terribly religious. What he did point out is that this is the dogged determination needed to pick yourself … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Posted on April 14, 2012 by asknod

I’m sure you’re all familiar with that instructional bit of wisdom. Now supplant VASEC (the VA Secretary) as the young boy and VA’s interminable backlog as the putative wolf.  Our “boy” keeps  crying that the backlog will subside like the … Continue reading →

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BVA–NO AO IN THAILAND

Posted on April 13, 2012 by asknod

This is an unfortunate decision for the Vet. He should have done some research on his claim before filing. The fact that he had the MOPH repping him is not going to help. Hell, they should have known better. Cellulitis … Continue reading →

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BVA –CHLORACNE WIN

Posted on April 13, 2012 by asknod

This is the only win I’ve ever seen on Chloracne. It, like PCT and subacute peripheral neuropathy are those rare items you hear about like extraschedular ratings. You know they exist on paper in 3.309(e)  but have never actually met … Continue reading →

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Vote With Your Wallet.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by asknod

This came in today. I knew about the Salvation Army gig. but was unaware of the rest of the story. Fortunately, there are other sundries stores that are far more receptive to all walks of life and not the almighty … Continue reading →

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BRAINWASH- PITTSBURG SPIN CYCLE

Posted on April 12, 2012 by asknod

Now we know where all the money goes. There’s simply none left for VA comp. payments… VA PR

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BRAINWASHING-VA STYLE

Posted on April 12, 2012 by asknod

I read this this morning and blew coffee through my nose. Then I read through the comments. Nine comments document what I write about to a T and every tenth one looks like it was ghost-written by a VA employee.  The comments … Continue reading →

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True Love–Kitty Style

Posted on April 12, 2012 by asknod

I have written of my new found mouser who rolled in last Labor Day. Ambush is now a dog as she only has dogs for friends and role models. This hasn’t dissuaded her from her cat roots. In an effort … Continue reading →

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My Summary Of Wisdom to 2012

Posted on April 11, 2012 by asknod

This is what I have absorbed and firmly believe, having attained the ripe old age of sixty one. On the off chance I do not make it to sixty two, I thought it prudent to share with you now. Some are burning … Continue reading →

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