Monthly Archives: August 2013

AMMO FOR SVR VETS

Posted on August 30, 2013 by asknod

Many of you come here and ask what to do about being SVR (cured of HCV) and blind… or with DM2, or with thyroid problems. etc. etc. Why does VA abandon us as soon as we are “cured” and ignore … Continue reading →

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FLY DELTA FOR THE FINAL FLIGHT

Posted on August 29, 2013 by asknod

Member Tom sends us this glorious one from the Delta Airlines Crews. I had no idea. I was wondering who I’d call, or more likely , who Cupcake will call,  for the cruise to Arlington National.  No doubt who now. … Continue reading →

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IF CUKES GOT AO

Posted on August 29, 2013 by asknod

Stop. This is humor. Vegetable humor. Veterans with PTSD humor. Veterans who are still alive and can’t believe it humor. Staring at the phat boy last night, I searched my memory for a time when I’d seen a cuke do … Continue reading →

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AIR FORCE HUMOR

Posted on August 29, 2013 by asknod

This, oddly from a grunt (Dustoff Bruce), shows that even Army Vets have a sense of humor about us Zoomies.           During a commercial airline flight an experienced Air Force Pilot was seated next to a young … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–MIDDLETON V. SHINSEKI-I’LL TAKE DM2 FOR 40, ALEX.

Posted on August 28, 2013 by asknod

A new look at an old friend. I’ve preached about the VA’s rating system on DM2 many a time. It is constructed in a rambling conjunctive “and”/  disjunctive “or”, progressive manner with each new add-on permitting a rise up the … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD POLLS FOR VETS.

Posted on August 28, 2013 by asknod

As usual, the voting booth is open and we trust you not to pull a Kel and stuff it to make a point. But really. Do we have to ask America this question? There are interesting pros and cons to … Continue reading →

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EMAILS FROM DC

Posted on August 27, 2013 by asknod

This just in from member , and now neighbor, Mark. In hopes of garnering support for our gallant, courageous cause, he opted to email the Big Guy with the buck stops here on his desk asking him how long it … Continue reading →

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LEIGH’S CORN

Posted on August 26, 2013 by asknod

Grandpa used to say that trees are just like corn but fortunately it doesn’t take 40 years to produce results or a body would only get this treat once or twice in a lifetime. Above is the Silver Queen on … Continue reading →

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ACCEPTED TRIBAL WISDOM OF THE VA

Posted on August 26, 2013 by asknod

We have a problem, Houston, Waco, Oakland, St. Pete’s et al. Our VAROs are faced with an interminable backlog of claims. This, in turn, is being passed on to the BVA in the form of erroneously denied claims, perpetuating what … Continue reading →

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The VA Advance Directive

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Laura

The VA makes this advance directive available: VA Advance Directive Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will (VA Form 10-0137). This advance directive form is an official document where you can write down your preferences for your health … Continue reading →

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