Monthly Archives: November 2012

BVA–WHAT PART OF “NO” DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND

Posted on November 13, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE HENRY JAMES FORD MEMORIAL VARO IN DETROIT Sometimes those funny VLJs just think that the CAVC is funning them. Therefore they feel obligated to fun the CAVC right back. After two “funnings” the BVA finally gets the impression … Continue reading →

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VAOIG– HOW MUCH IS THAT MISDIAGNOSIS IN THE WINDOW?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by asknod

I do hope that puppy’s for sale. I love happy endings. This one has all of it. Vet is told he has pancreatitis (minor, initial workup). Veteran decides to go off the reservation in a big way and enter into … Continue reading →

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MARRY RON IN SIX MONTHS

Posted on November 13, 2012 by asknod

Veteran Ralph is lying on his death bed at the VAMC.  He has suffered long with numerous Agent Orange diseases and has fought doggedly for service connection for decades. His wife sits on the edge of the bed holding his … Continue reading →

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Throw the VA a “penalty flag”.

Posted on November 13, 2012 by joeaveragevet

You have probably seen the Southwest Airlines Commercials.  They “throw the penalty flag” when competing airlines try to charge customers “bag fees”. I suggest you likewise “throw the penalty flag” if the VA tries any of these things with you, … Continue reading →

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BVA–BAD MOON RISING

Posted on November 12, 2012 by asknod

Here’s one of those remands where the BVA is asking for a little more hemp rope to throw over the limb. Watch closely as VLJ Deborah Singleton carefully steps  around all the different types of hepatitis and  artfully rearranges this … Continue reading →

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WGM’S FOOTLOCKER– LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT KIMCHEE

Posted on November 11, 2012 by asknod

WGM chose this Veterans Day to reminisce about his time “over there”. It doesn’t shock me. This is a rather poignant time when we look back on our service and either relish it, curse it or wonder what possessed us … Continue reading →

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BVA– I SLAPPED THE GENERAL BUT I DID NOT KILL THE DEAD MAN

Posted on November 11, 2012 by asknod

You know you’re in for a good read when your eye lights on this in a BVA decision. First of all, this is not the best way to file for  bent brain syndrome. It requires more finesse. I see Johnny … Continue reading →

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HAPPY 237TH BIRTHDAY, MARINES

Posted on November 10, 2012 by asknod

  Here’s a good one for the Few, the Proud, the Type A personalities of the military. Marines. God’s gift to the Barbary Pirates. Why they were not present recently at the Benghazi Barbecue and Chili Cook off is a … Continue reading →

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HCV–GILEAD/ABBOTT IN RACE FOR HCV CURE

Posted on November 10, 2012 by asknod

Picked this up off the HCV network. Saturday Abbott tried to cut in front of Gilead on Interferon-free HCV cure. The Ribavirin might still be a dealbreaker for the Autoimmune Disorders Crowd like me. We shall see.

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NATIONAL ANTHEM–MADISON RISING

Posted on November 10, 2012 by asknod

In this day and age few things arouse my spirituality or move me like my love for America and Veterans (even those wild and crazy Navy pukes). The Star Spangled Banner always moved me as a child. As a Cub … Continue reading →

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