Monthly Archives: July 2012

PHILPOTT’S TAKE ON IT

Posted on July 16, 2012 by asknod

Randy sent this in but I’m sure everyone who gets up on Saturday morning has coffee with  Mr. Philpott. Shortly thereafter, I got it from Col. Dan, Bob the Leagle Beagle and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Notwithsatanding, here’s Tom’s column from this … Continue reading →

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F. D. A. uses spyware against its own scientists

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Laura

Why haven’t scientists forcefully come forth to shed light on the potential for medical devices to spread infectious diseases such as HCV?   The F. D. A. regulates medical devices (jet-guns, syringes, endoscopes etc..) and their proper sterilization. Isn’t keeping … Continue reading →

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Balderdash from BVA Judge Chiapetta

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Laura

On 10/28/10,  Judge Chiapetta of Baltimore, decided that he had to deny service connection for HCV to a Veteran (Case #1040550) based on his creative thinking skills with regard to acute and chronic HCV.  This is also a jet-gun case … Continue reading →

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IN VINO VERITAS

Posted on July 15, 2012 by asknod

Pliny the Elder once said “In wine there is truth”, or if you’re Greek, “Ἐν οἴνῳ ἀλήθεια”. Its six of one and half a dozen of the other. I was at a wine tasting in Gig Harbor yesterday and what should … Continue reading →

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VSO’s Report Card for 2011

Posted on July 15, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Some time ago, a popular blogger made a reference that VSO’s “had better records” than attorneys.   Being a curious fellow, I had to check it out to see if his “bragging” had any substance.  It did not.     … Continue reading →

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BVA–WHERE ARE THOSE 2012 DECISIONS?

Posted on July 15, 2012 by asknod

    Up to now, this was merely an annoying delay. What is becoming apparent is that the publishers entrusted with getting decisions out in the online version are callously ignoring us and failing to publish them. Or, conversely, they are disabling … Continue reading →

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SO CLOSE AND YET SO FAR

Posted on July 15, 2012 by asknod

Member Christine sends us this heartbreaking news. As usual, Big Pharma has decided they cannot live with meager profits and the eradication of a disease rapidly approaching epidemic proportions. Imagine what would have happened if Doctors Saulk and Sabin had … Continue reading →

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FASTEST GUN IN THE WEST

Posted on July 15, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal sends us this priceless (and timeless) humor. A Cowboy sitting in a saloon one Saturday night recognized an elderly man standing at the bar who, in his day, had the reputation of being the fastest gun in the … Continue reading →

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HOMELESS VET WINS VHA BENEFITS

Posted on July 14, 2012 by asknod

Member Randy found this homeless Connecticut Yankee banished from King Eric’s Court. Its living proof that you can fight the system and win. Oddly, very few try what this gentleman did. Thank goodness someone gave him that helping hand. Sometimes its … Continue reading →

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85% DENIAL=?

Posted on July 14, 2012 by asknod

Member Darryl emailed me with his tale of woe. He’s been denied for HCV via jetguns and/or tattoos. It seems he had some artwork done in Texas before heading to Germany in the 80’s. When he was discharged, no one … Continue reading →

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