Monthly Archives: August 2012

VSOs–A MAJOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Posted on August 24, 2012 by asknod

I know you’ve heard me rail about VSOs and how I feel they are a fifth wheel in the claim. I do know some who have helped but that is postscripted by the Veteran holding the halter. Here is a … Continue reading →

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$100 MILLION FOR CONFERENCES? SAY IT AIN’T SO, UNCLE ERIC

Posted on August 24, 2012 by asknod

Giving credit where credit is due ( and feeling like a one-legged man in an ass -kicking contest), I rely on all of you for the tasty treats about vA that turn up here. Thank goodness it’s being typed out … Continue reading →

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THOMAS BANZUL–VETERANS FOR COMMON SENSE–QUESTIONS?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by asknod

Read this and weep. This is why I am proud to have a Vietnam Veteran driving my claim boat, ladies and gentlemen. Thomas Banzul is cut from the same bolt of cloth as Bob. Sadly, our numbers dwindle faster than … Continue reading →

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NEW vA POLL ON PAPERLESS CLAIMS

Posted on August 23, 2012 by asknod

Humorous? Yes, but I’m still dying to know your feelings on this seminal topic. As usual, no cookies, no tracking devices or salesmen knocking on your door. No VAOIG surveillance.  Chicago style, stuff the ballot box with dead Veteran’s votes permitted. … Continue reading →

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NPR blogger: Great news boomers! You beat your IV drug addiction!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Laura

Is NPR blogger, Alva Noe’s response to the recent CDC’s advisory for boomers to get tested, a joke or is he serious? Noe says that boomers are “five times more likely than the population at large to carry the hepatitis C … Continue reading →

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Obama hopes VA’s “new model” will eliminate VA claims backlog

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA apparently has a “new model” of claims processing, to ensure Veterans get priority processing.    Some Vets are just not buying this “upgrade” in processing. First, lets look at the old model.  It was a fuel efficient claims … Continue reading →

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DAV Defends the status quo of the VA

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The DAV boss, Jesinoski, is defending the Department of Veterans Affairs.   The obvious question is “why”?     Is he unaware that more than a half million MORE Veterans are waiting on their benefits now than just  3.5 years … Continue reading →

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STARDUST RADIO REPEAT SEPTEMBER 2

Posted on August 21, 2012 by asknod

Mark your calendars for September 2nd. Rick Townsend has graciously agreed to have me back on for a whole hour of claims talk and an explanation of some of the controversial things in my new book. That’s 1900 hrs EDT … Continue reading →

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MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

Posted on August 21, 2012 by asknod

Everybody seems to think Christmas is it. Not around here. This is the Food TV channel. I get up at six and begin the daily grind but this is the reward. All the preparation is rewarded. I feel like Squirrel … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER 72–HANOI JANE’S GUN

Posted on August 21, 2012 by asknod

Remember that immortal picture from 1972 of Hanoi Janey hangin’ in the ‘hood with the Haiphong dudes. It might have been Hanoi but that’s immaterial. Look at the gun she was sitting on. There aren’t a whole lot of of … Continue reading →

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