Monthly Archives: June 2012

Congress to VA: Reduce the Backlog or else!!

Posted on June 17, 2012 by joeaveragevet

There must be an election coming up! Congress passes bill requiring VA to reduce backlog of disability claims. HR 5854 The Bay Citizen By Andy Wright Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill requiring the Department of … Continue reading →

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Why OSC?

Posted on June 17, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Yesterday I published an article on an OSC poll.  About a third of you guessed that OSC was the “Office of Special Counsel”.   You were correct, but what has that got to do with anything? A  few weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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OAKRO CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Posted on June 17, 2012 by asknod

Our little chipmunk in the Oakland RO informed us the other night that the VARO is closed until the employees can be retrained. There was much discussion back and forth between the DC Central Office and the Oakland Service Center Manager. It … Continue reading →

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 4072–HUH?

Posted on June 17, 2012 by asknod

Member Squidley spotted this one. He’s like white on rice on this facet of vA monkeyshines.   HR 4072- Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 H.R. 4072, the “Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Hotel Montana

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

horn·swog·gle  (hôrnswgl) transitive verb. horn·swog·gled, horn·swog·gling, horn·swog·gles Chiefly Northern & Western U.S. To bamboozle; deceive. I have not so fond memories of an old friend who gradually became pathetically power hungry in his own small fiefdom. Roger married Barb to run her life. … Continue reading →

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Poll: How many Vets know what OSC is?

Posted on June 16, 2012 by joeaveragevet

In this poll, I would like to know if Vets know what the OSC is? Please don’t peek and use Google.

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BRAIN FOG AND HCV

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a great write up on what’s wrong with us. Read and heed. I love Liver Support News and as long as I keep buying Ultrathistle from Natural Wellness, I’ll probably keep finding this in the email. I notice the … Continue reading →

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THE BATTLE OF ATHENS, TENN.–1946

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

Sent in by member Bob. Something I certainly didn’t know. I’m sure everyone in Tennessee is aware of it, but I wasn’t and I only lived a whoop and a holler over the Appalachians in Virginia for most of my … Continue reading →

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THANK YOU vA

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

On behalf of myself and the crew here at ASKNOD (Cupcake, Joe Average Vet,horse, goat, feral kitty and two dogs), I wish to thank the vA for the new computer and peripherals which were installed by their IT technician. Everything … Continue reading →

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Can we trust the VA?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Many Vets have mixed feelings whether to trust the VA or not while others have a strong opinion one way or the other.    On one hand, Veterans who have weaved through the disability maze at the VA receive their compensation checks … Continue reading →

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