Monthly Archives: September 2012

ASKNOD–DEVIL’S ADVOCATE

Posted on September 26, 2012 by asknod

Every time I get a question from Vets, my mind turns over the obverse of the coin. What if? JAVet just posted an interesting observation on the VCS/VUT crew pounding on the Supremes’ door for justice and it brought to … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS: VA takes 573 days for what should take 2.6 hours!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by joeaveragevet

This was not “plucked from Air” but rather, from a Writ of Cert to SCOTUS.   The Veterans for Common Sense (VCS)  and Veterans United for Truth  have petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) for a  Writ of … Continue reading →

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NEW NAVY T-SHIRT RULES

Posted on September 26, 2012 by asknod

While this may be a NAVOPS release, I’m sure it will receive wide dissemination by AF and Army unit commanders in short order. Our eye in the sky over SWA spotted this and sent it in: U.S.  Navy Directive 16134 … Continue reading →

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Cannabis and HCV claims discussion

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Laura

“When I was a kid, I inhaled.”  “That was the point.” Senator Barack Obama It was refreshing to hear Sen. Obama discuss his youthful cannabis use without shame in 2006.  The adult man considered it a mistake but he was … Continue reading →

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“Questions to Ask Your Veterans”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Laura

Military Health History Pocket Card This simplistic card was developed by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations.  Their job is to train healthcare students and residents to take care of their Veteran patients at the VA. Scroll to the HCV … Continue reading →

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EARLY CHRISTMAS IN COLORADO

Posted on September 22, 2012 by asknod

Everybody likes to hear the success story. The one that didn’t get away is far more newsworthy than the one that did. So it was with great joy when I came in from gardening last night to find that our … Continue reading →

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AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY

Posted on September 21, 2012 by asknod

I want to share this with you because some feel I am cold, callous and uncaring. I was once asked to play in a golf tournament. My handicap is like 67 and I’m sooo not tournament material. Usually these are … Continue reading →

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Navy SEALS Respond After Media Matters Calls Them “Gutless”

Posted on September 20, 2012 by asknod

I publish this not from the perspective of politics but from the standpoint of common sense. Do us all a favor and send it to your congressmen and Senators. The need to put sensationalism and ratings aside and protect our troops is … Continue reading →

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THOSE WHO CANNOT REMEMBER THE PAST…

Posted on September 20, 2012 by asknod

Once upon a time in SEA, we (some of my fellow airmen) sat around one night theorizing on what niche Congress felt we inhabited. This was 1970 and it was becoming apparent that the war in SEA was winding down. … Continue reading →

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Big fees for private medical records

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Laura

Thoughts while reading AskNod, Chapter 3, Part C:  Collecting the Evidence Ouch, this can get expensive!  We’ve spent about $45.00 in copies from private physicians so far.  One doctor’s minimum charge is $25.00 yet doctor-to-doctor is free. Mr. K is going … Continue reading →

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