Monthly Archives: March 2013

CAVC–GIRARDO v. SHINSEKI– WHERE’S THE SOC?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by asknod

I love reversals. They illustrate VA law at it’s finest. Here, Mr. Larry J. Girardo gets another bite of the apple because VA is so dense and obtuse as to be unable (or unwilling) to comprehend that a filing represents … Continue reading →

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APRÈS MOI LE DÉLUGE

Posted on March 28, 2013 by asknod

Once upon a time I spoke French for a living in the Air Force. One euphemism that comes to mind is the title to this epiphany. Literally translated, it says After me, the deluge. A deluge involves a lot of water. Think Moses crossing … Continue reading →

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FALLOUT FROM ORLANDO

Posted on March 28, 2013 by asknod

After reading the writing on the wall and knowing what the new personnel progress report was going to say, Chief of Karaoke John Gingrich reluctantly threw in the towel and announced his intention to fall on his sword for the good of … Continue reading →

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UNEMPLOYMENT = STDs

Posted on March 28, 2013 by asknod

Member Mark sends us this daisy. The meat is towards the bottom. After HPV, in order of magnitude, according to the study, new STIs in the U.S. in 2008 included 2,860,000 new Chlamydia infections; 1,090,000 new Trichomoniasis infections; 820,000 new … Continue reading →

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CAVC–SHEPARD V. SHINSEKI–UNDERSTANDING 3.156(C) FOR FUN AND PROFIT

Posted on March 27, 2013 by asknod

When looking for good cases to read these days, one looks for the word reversal.Even then it isn’t always the shiny nugget in the bottom of the pan. In the absence of the dreaded ” vacated and remanded for reasons … Continue reading →

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TRANSJUGULAR LIVER BIOPSY

Posted on March 27, 2013 by asknod

Sounds like something out of a Dracula movie. On Tuesday, I went in for the Earl Schieb $99.95 standard core needle biopsy and discovered that my blood is stuck on stupid. After abstaining from Coumadin blood thinner for a week, my INR … Continue reading →

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FACEPAGE AROUND THE WORLD IN 8 SECONDS

Posted on March 24, 2013 by asknod

Intriguing shots from all over the world today. EBE

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THE SWEET SMELL OF VENISON

Posted on March 24, 2013 by asknod

Member and no doubt former hunter Randy sends me this. I love it. REDNECK LENT Each Friday night after work, old  Korean “Misunderstanding” Vet Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a venison steak. But, all of Bubba’s neighbors … Continue reading →

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MAPLE SYRUP FRANK SEZ…

Posted on March 24, 2013 by asknod

Member and loyal American Vet Frank from the luckiest Vet state (now) in the Union sends us this little bedtime story about the land of the 125-days and nights. Okay, all together. Click your heels together thrice and say “I … Continue reading →

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STARDUST KISS AND TELL

Posted on March 24, 2013 by asknod

So, for all you lucky listeners, you now know who’s behind the curtain. Please, I beg of you, do not use my name here. There will be a time and a place for my coming out party but now is … Continue reading →

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