Monthly Archives: September 2013

MARK HUMOR

Member Mark wishes to brighten our day and sends me these. I have to share them with you because it reminds me of reading RO and BVA decisions where they employ boilerplate language and then don’t bother to read what … Continue reading

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VA–I HATE THAT WHEN VETS DIE

Yep. I hate that when Vets die right when I’m getting my big bonus. It makes me look bad. Now why would they want to go and die right then? I’m keeping the bonus though. No way, dude. It’s for … Continue reading

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CAVC–BROWN v. SHINSEKI–BACK TO THE FUTURE

Always on the prowl for useful ammunition, I came across this 2009 delight. It was won by Virginia Girard-Brady, an able Veterans Lawyer. Now, before you make fun of her propensity to hyphenate her last name, it could be she … Continue reading

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ARMY’S NEW FACEPAGE

While perusing the news this morning, I found this keeper from France on their Girl Scouts Pour le Résistance. Seems they are raring to go to Syria as long as we do the heavy lifting. I say we split it … Continue reading

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IGNORING PRIVATE RYAN–JON STEWART

Great clip sent in by LawBob. This pretty much sums it up. “Working for BA has bean belly belly goot to me. ” No wonder they want to milk the Backlog out. This gets them a 20 year parachute, the … Continue reading

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FDA approved FibroScan (R) in April 2013. But will the VA buy them?

We wish this non-evasive technology had been available in the United States market ten years ago. Instead, my DH had to endure getting stabbed with a long fat needle while fully awake.  According to a press release, FibroScan® has been available … Continue reading

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CAVC–MAPA v. SHINSEKI–VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR HCV CLAIMS

In my continuing search for information on Malcolm in the Middle’s quest for more definitive proof of injuries due to untreated HCV for 12 years, and his later Interferon prophylaxis that damaged him further, I came across Mr. David L. … Continue reading

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BAR SIGNS NEAR MILITARY BASES

It’s incredible what extraordinary lengths British barkeeps and tavern owners will go to capture a market share in a military environment. These signs exemplify this precept hands down. And of course, in my “war”  it was a little more uncouth … Continue reading

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VAMC BUDGET FORCES CUTS IN K-9 PROGRAM

Due to higher than expected costs of administering the VA Bonus program for senior personnel, the VISNs throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Philippine Islands have suspended their use of larger, aggressive K-9 units.  Typically staffed by German … Continue reading

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PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR VETS BY STATE

I’ve been aware of this for some time but LawBob has forwarded this to me. I naturally share it with you in case you are unaware of it. My state is rather strict. I don’t qualify because I’m blessed or … Continue reading

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