Monthly Archives: May 2013

Meet Ruth and Astra, military working dogs, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28-29, 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Laura

“Staff Sgt. Jonathan Cooper, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog handler, and Military Working Dog Astra take a break from their Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device patrol….Over the past four months, the MWD team has swept more than 15,000 … Continue reading →

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Sobering future HCV mortality chart

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Laura

This chart is from a series of lecture slides from the University of Louisville containing information adapted from “Davis et al, Liver Transplant, 2003; 9:331-338.” The HCV death projections are a lot worse when patients are untreated. Public health officials … Continue reading →

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TIME TO BRING THEM HOME.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by asknod

I received this from Tom who is a Marine (always). It is hard to look at this objectively although I know some enlightened progressive types will say everyone is entitled to their opinion. The Marines’ hymn included the refrain “To … Continue reading →

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NEW WEBSITE FOR REAL VA DATA

Posted on May 8, 2013 by asknod

I’m sure we’ve all read the pablum supplied to us by Under Secretary for Benefits Allison “Wonderland” Hickey and her PR flacks regarding the backlog. Aaron Glantz of the Center for Investigative Reporting has assembled a fancy tool for determining … Continue reading →

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FACESLAP

Posted on May 7, 2013 by asknod

Today’s facepage winner has to be Rebeccamarie Beque MignoneSalaiz: Most guys only notice the udders (his).

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MAY 7TH, 1975–VIETNAM BAND OF BROTHERS DAY

Posted on May 7, 2013 by asknod

Many of you will remember this seminal date. In fact, I should clarify that and say that the number who will recall the importance of this date is diminishing at an alarming rate. The attrition seems to be attributable to … Continue reading →

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FED. CIRCUIT– KYHN v. SHINSEKI–DO AS I SAY-NOT AS I DO

Posted on May 6, 2013 by asknod

Ever since the inception of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims ( CAVC-formerly the Court of Veterans Appeals or COVA), it has been an inviolate precept that the record is closed after a Board Of Veterans Appeals (BVA) decision. … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–PARKS v. SHINSEKI–MEDICAL CREDENTIALS

Posted on May 4, 2013 by asknod

The-heh, the-heh,the-that’s all, Arnold. Here’s a predictable decision that clearly enunciates why Vets should avoid LeagleBeagle4Vets.com representation. Arnold J. Parks and his not-so-adroit (non-attorney) legal representative from Disabled American Veterans went 3-o and lost at the VA and CAVC. His … Continue reading →

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JON STEWART–RED TAPE DIARIES PART II

Posted on May 4, 2013 by asknod

Perhaps if this wasn’t so tragic, we could see more humor in it. However, the enemy has been identified and it is paper. Nothing more and nothing less. As I pointed out in a prior post and Mr. Stewart confirms, … Continue reading →

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JOE NIX–OMBUDSMAN OF WRITING STYLE

Posted on May 4, 2013 by asknod

Every once in awhile I receive a diatribe from a disenchanted or undermedicated individual who finds fault with my opinion or writing style. Yesterday, I discovered yet another  in my inbox. It appears Mr. Joe Nix, who also travels under the nom … Continue reading →

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