Monthly Archives: June 2012

BVA–WINNING WITH A PROBATIVE NEXUS

FROM THE LAST LIVE FREE OR DIE STATE  IN THE UNION RO (MANCHESTER, NH) What constitutes a probative nexus? How can you tell if you have the real McCoy from Dr. Bash and/or one of  his cohorts in the biz? … Continue reading

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IT ONLY RAINS ON TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS IN MAUI

On my second vacation to Hawaii in 1993, we went to Maui in June. The wind blows a lot there and really messes with your golf game. I hate that when that happens. We stayed at the beautiful Kaanapali Alii condos … Continue reading

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VA’s newest “homeless solution”: Smart Phone application?

A few days ago, I pointed out that instead of paying out about 400 million in bonuses, the VA could instead award about 74,400 homeless Vets each a 40% disability rating.  Instead of paying homeless Vets, they propose to give them … Continue reading

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VHA–GIT ‘ER DONE

File this one under “We’re paddlin’ as fast as we can!” Member Randy sends us this from his sleuthing everywhere. Sometimes PR flacks tend to be too exuberant and overstate what they were given to disseminate to the mainstream media … Continue reading

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WALMARTIANS & THE WAR OF 1812

Member (and former Marine) Tombo sends me this one. It’s so priceless I have to share it in its entirety. While I only visit WallyWorld in the fall to get my hunting license, I must admit I, too, see a … Continue reading

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BVA–LAST NEXUS STANDING

Here’s a little trick we have noted over the years of reading decision after decision. On a vast majority of the claims for jet guns, most Vets, due to their unfamiliarity with the Caluza triangle (Hickson elements), submitted claims without nexus … Continue reading

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PENSION FLIM-FLAMMING

Giving credit where credit is due, member Shawn sends us this morsel. It’s a sore point with me and others where our Veterans assets are disbursed. This really hit home for me in 2010 when my wife’s father passed away. … Continue reading

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BVA– TEXAS VETERANS COMMISION

FROM THE DAVID KORESH MEMORIAL VARO IN WACO Here’s an interesting decision. We don’t know if the chicken or the egg came first. We do know that WGM used this outfit  out of Houston, but that is no guarantee of … Continue reading

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HCV & PALEO FOODS

HCV requires a special diet that takes the load off the liver much like a jackstand takes the pressure off a wheel supporting a vehicle. One good way to do this is to eat good, empty, high fiber foods that … Continue reading

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Veteran Homelessness: VA execs..can you spare 400 million?

According to military.com, the VA paid out $400 million dollars in bonuses last year.  What would happen if that money went to homeless Vets instead? While the VA reports that they have reduced homelessness by 12%, I remain skeptical because … Continue reading

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