Monthly Archives: October 2013

NEW VA MEDICAL POLICY

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

Spotted this-where else- on facial recognition page. I stole it from member Emster. Seems  Joseph. Q. Veteran was denied transport to the VAMC in West LA. The reason was that, while he gets five years of access to the VAMCs … Continue reading →

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VA POLICE DEVELOP NEW SPIKE STRIP TO SLOW DOWN VET SPEEDERS

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

Recently, I noticed on my visits to VAMC American Lake in Lakewood, Washington, an increased presence of police officers actually on duty since the Dunkin Donuts franchise went out of business up the road. They’ve been writing quite a few tickets … Continue reading →

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THIS JUST IN- FACENEWS

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

I just spotted this on my FB thingie from member and fellow hepper Uncle Sam. It should come as no surprise to most. I was born there and have to bear that cross myself. Thank goodness they finally came to … Continue reading →

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FED. CIRCUS–TYRUES v. SHINSEKI– THAT’S ALL SHE WROTE

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

In Larry’s last episode, he was poised to make the leap, via the Henderson v. Shinseki Supreme Court decision, to overcoming the tolling of what can only be described as a bifurcated claim. Vets have one claim. One original claim. … Continue reading →

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ALPHABETS4VETS CEO SALARIES IN JEOPARDY

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

Joining together in consternation at the continuing impasse between Congress and the White House over the budget debacle, Disabled American Veterans’ executive director held a press conference at the Washington, DC  World War II memorial (where else) to bemoan the … Continue reading →

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Many claimants using Disabled American Veterans (DAV) must go to off-site relocations

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Laura

So much for free rent and utilities!  During the shutdown, DAV officers in many parts of the country have been kicked out of their (VARO) offices. How embarrassing!  Here is the link to the alternative addresses in the states.   … Continue reading →

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VAMC–PLEASE SHRED THOSE FILES, SIR

Posted on October 14, 2013 by asknod

This says it all. If it doesn’t, the mere fact that they never punish anyone for stupidity or misfeasance/malfeasance should be the dead giveaway: On May 22, a privacy officer in El Paso reported receiving a call “from a very … Continue reading →

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DRUGGED VETS ARE HAPPY VETS

Posted on October 14, 2013 by asknod

Member Dennis (Pop Smoke) sends us this vignette on the VA. It comes as no surprise that VHA and their medical arm, VAMCs, tend to shovel opioids down our throats in an effort to pacify, drug and otherwise keep us … Continue reading →

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VA Sec. Erik Shinseki impresses

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Laura

Here on ASKNOD, we’ve taken a look at some of the wasteful spending by the VA under Secretary Shinseki’s leadership and denounced that waste. He’s regularly chewed out by the Veterans’ committees in the House and Senate for waste. However, … Continue reading →

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C-Span link to Sec. Shinseki’s testimony

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Laura

Thanks to  reader Steve W. who shared this information.  I haven’t watched it yet to comment. The blurb says In his opening statement, Sec. Shinseki told the committee that he would be unable to issue benefits checks on November 1, … Continue reading →

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