Monthly Archives: September 2012

THE ARROGANCE OF AUTHORITY

Posted on September 19, 2012 by asknod

Member Robert of California fame sends us this immortal joke. I love it. A DEA officer stopped at a ranch in Texas and talked with an old rancher. He told the rancher, “I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.” The … Continue reading →

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DEER IN CAMP

Posted on September 19, 2012 by asknod

I used to hunt with some guys who were like VSOs and mortally terrified of breaking even the most inconsequential rules. Things such as whether you shot a spike or a doe during high buck, 3-point or better season. It’s not like … Continue reading →

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Secret VA benefits: Solar Panels?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Some time ago, I recall reading of a Veteran who asked if there were any “Secret” VA benefits.   The mere “hint” the VA may reserve some or part of its benefit programs for a “favored few” roused the wrath … Continue reading →

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Mr. K’s first VA Form 21-4138

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Laura

Last night I listened to Nod’s interview with Rick Townsend on Stardust Internet Radio.  Among the things discussed were VA Form 21-4138, better known to some as Statement in Support of Claim and one’s first contact with a VSO. I … Continue reading →

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SENIOR MOTEL MOMENT

Posted on September 17, 2012 by asknod

  Last week, she checked into a motel on her 65th birthday and she was a bit lonely. She thought, “I’ll call one of those men you see advertised in phone books for escorts and sensual massages.” She looked through … Continue reading →

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DEFERRED RATING DECISIONS

Posted on September 16, 2012 by asknod

This is for the radio show on Stardust this afternoon. It’s an example of what they do when they rate you (or don’t ). What has happened is elementary. I filed for Aid and Attendence/Housebound after I first came home from the … Continue reading →

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VA BLOGS–TRYING TO CHANGE PERCEPTIONS

Posted on September 16, 2012 by asknod

I admire the vA for many things. They control the vertical and the horizontal of our claims. They are the only game in town and can pretty much do as they please. As long as they pay lip service to … Continue reading →

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Orlando: The VA Human Resources $52K “Patton” training video

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Laura

Posted by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Boring and expensive VA propaganda.  Video II–innovations?  We’ve seen your innovations in Winston-Salem. Or if embedded video doesn’t play.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRSrfCoeL3s&feature=plcp Thanks Joe Average Vet for reminding us about these outrages.  They spent … Continue reading →

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Agent Orange Registry Exams

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Laura

This post is more of a request for opinions/information.  My DH registered for the AO newsletters many years ago and later had an AO Registry Exam.  It was a speedy and routine physical exam; it was free but not comprehensive … Continue reading →

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STARDUST RADIO SUNDAY PM

Posted on September 15, 2012 by asknod

Tune in for the radio show that got scrubbed two weeks ago. Rick is back from the Kokomo Vet’s shindig and will be hosting it. Same Bat Time- same Bat Channel. Sunday evening 1900 hrs EDT or 1600 on the … Continue reading →

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