Monthly Archives: June 2012

WHAT’S IN THE WATER IN MINERAL WELLS?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by asknod

We always consider Texas to be the bedrock of the nation where patriotism and love of America resides. They can’t be all bad. They fought with the South. So what do you figure is up down there in Mineral Wells? I … Continue reading →

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HARDSHIP CLAIMS

Posted on June 29, 2012 by asknod

One would think that the vA would have a soft spot for those Veterans who are so horribly disadvantaged that they find themselves financially or medically strapped to meet their obligations. When they succumb to lack of funds and are forced to … Continue reading →

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WHERE HAVE ALL THE DOCTORS GONE?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by asknod

Ever wonder where that reprobate excuse for a doctor disappeared to after he amputated the wrong leg off your uncle? How about the doctor who 86d the appendix when he should have been looking over to the right at the … Continue reading →

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SOUTHERN FRIED HUMOR

Posted on June 28, 2012 by asknod

Successful alumnus WGM returns with some excellent humor. I was born and raised south of the Mason-Dixon Line so this is right down my alley whether he knew it or not. It richly deserves a home here to cheer up … Continue reading →

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How to “not lose” your VA claim a la Sellers.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by joeaveragevet

If you are a Veteran, appealing your claim either at the CAVC level or the BVA level, you need to read over Ask Nod’s interpretations of Sellers, as well as the judges’ dicta. While many Vets want to “win” their claim, it … Continue reading →

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CAVC–SELLERS v. SHINSEKI–MACKLEM II

Posted on June 28, 2012 by asknod

This may be the best decision you’ll read in 2012. It’s a daisy. It just makes me giggle every time I go back over the analysis. It will remind you of Leroy Macklem’s high adventures in CUE land. What’s more, … Continue reading →

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vAOIG–EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT HOMELESS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Posted on June 27, 2012 by asknod

Here’s another OIG boondoggle that would make the Pope proud. Now that we know the how and why, we can cure the problem, right? Well…..not exactly. This far more complicated than we know and will require another $100,000.00 study and … Continue reading →

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VHA– WHY YOU MIGHT NOT BE GETTING THAT LIVER

Posted on June 27, 2012 by asknod

Member Mike is a wizard, as are all of you in my mind. With all the nasty disease processes and depression piled high, you still manage to find time to dig these nuggets up. This one is a daisy. I commend each and every … Continue reading →

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vA–DOCTOR AND PONY SHOW

Posted on June 27, 2012 by asknod

Almost on the heels of all the PTSD (PTSI?) news, here come all the VAMC Medical schools  chiming in with a “study” about what they should expect and be looking for. Duh? The disease has been labeled since 1982 so … Continue reading →

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BvA REBELLION

Posted on June 27, 2012 by asknod

As with all catastrophes, certain panaceas are regularly trotted out as the repair order. With the vA this isn’t so. They are, for the most part, hide-bound and stuck in the past. Witness their insane desire lo these last two … Continue reading →

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