Monthly Archives: May 2012

Hyperdrive Fences

Posted on May 18, 2012 by asknod

Ever had an electric fence? Ever bumped into one? This one, sent in by Member Robert is absolutely the best one I’ve read in years. The title on the email said I’d laugh until I cried. He wasn’t lying. If … Continue reading →

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LIMA SITES FROM THE FOOTLOCKER

Posted on May 18, 2012 by asknod

We had funny names for where we were in Laos. Our base was called Alternate, LS 20 A or LS-98. When you were in country you were “over the fence” or up country. We also referred to it as the … Continue reading →

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MILITARY CANINE ADOPTION PROGRAM

Posted on May 18, 2012 by asknod

Member Chip just sent this in. He acquired his last month and crime in his neighborhood has decreased markedly. Nod– Due to a rise of crime in our neighborhood, we just acquired a guard dog to protect our house.  With the recent … Continue reading →

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CUE and More CUE

Posted on May 18, 2012 by asknod

My son was home recently and allowed me to stroll through his access port to WestLaw. This is a legal site one subscribes to. Access is limited to those who pay. As he is a law student, he is given … Continue reading →

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Marine Wounded Warriors Battalion

Posted on May 18, 2012 by asknod

Camp Lejeune  is back in the news again and this time it’s not because of something in the water. I always worry about public appearances and perceptions of Veterans where they are used as poster material. When we came home … Continue reading →

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Fed. Cir.–Morris v. Shinseki–Psychiatric vs. Personality disorders

Posted on May 17, 2012 by asknod

Here’s one that’s probably never going to be available on Kindle. Mr. Jack D.  Morris entered service July 31, 1964 and exited 2 months and 6 days later. Not exactly what you would call a commitment.  Don’t confuse this with the other … Continue reading →

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VHA–Innovative Delays

Posted on May 17, 2012 by asknod

Imagine you’re member JM. You have some issues with a toasted knee in service in 2005. You’ve gone through all the vA hoopla to get in and be seen. You’re scheduled for a new MRI (back in March) for this … Continue reading →

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BVA–DECISION MAILED

Posted on May 16, 2012 by asknod

I checked the BVA website to see if there had been any progress on my appeal and discovered I no longer have appeals pending at the Board. Two decisions are to be announced tomorrow and one was decided a year … Continue reading →

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SEARO & OAKRO closed to new claims.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by asknod

I was told Tuesday by my VR&E counselor that the Seattle and OaklandVAROs  are no longer accepting new claims. All claims are being rerouted to Salt Lake City and other VAROs with less of a backlog. Brilliant. How about outsourcing … Continue reading →

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How to stop a nightmare.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal sends us this bit of wisdom. For your viewing pleasure, see how to stop a nightmare and nip it in the bud. People ask me why I include these vignettes in a HCV forum and I ask right … Continue reading →

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