Monthly Archives: February 2014

NEW LEGISLATION TO EVICT VA DEADWOOD

Posted on February 14, 2014 by asknod

Great article from Pop Smoke on Republicans actually reaching across the aisle in a bipartisan effort to fix the VA. I like it. Sen. Cruz introduced it in the Senate as well so we shall see who the poker players … Continue reading →

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CAVC–MEKUS V. SHINSEKI–IDLE HANDS ARE THE DEVIL’S WORKSHOP

Posted on February 13, 2014 by asknod

Given that there’s a backlog that would reach from Seattle to Honolulu if all the Vets lined up, you would wonder how on earth anyone would have to time to pick and dig and come up with this idiotic CUE. … Continue reading →

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VAMC–PASS THE CRACK PIPE, PLEASE

Posted on February 13, 2014 by asknod

Yeppers. Got it first hand from my VAMC Personal Care Physician (PCP), Rose M. Sessoms, M.D. that my liver “appears to be functioning well.” We have to wonder if Rose got her doctor’s license in some third world country that … Continue reading →

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$180,000.00 LOTTO FOR LIFE

Posted on February 12, 2014 by asknod

Today was THE DAY. The ARNP popped blue smoke and arms out to line up a landing. Solvaldi time is one month to guns hot. I’ve been waiting for this for seven years so it’s a milestone in my life … Continue reading →

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THE FACE PLACE

Posted on February 12, 2014 by asknod

This is where America gets its humor on short notice. Johnny Carson would have been proud. He could have fired his whole stable of jokesters and harvested the jokes du jour off of FB. Perhaps we could call Governor Christie’s … Continue reading →

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WANTED–WILLIAM DEREK CHURCH

Posted on February 11, 2014 by asknod

Here’s another one of those “Be all you can be” guys. Five-week wonder Sargent. There must be a barcolounger near the fireplace in Hell for these guys. Here’s a .pdf closeup so you don’t have to use a microscope to … Continue reading →

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VA CLAIMS–SUBMITTING PHOTO EVIDENCE

Posted on February 11, 2014 by asknod

Many Veterans have contacted me about submitting photo evidence and what constitutes an acceptable form by VA.  Our resident dermatologist, Jules, and proud recent member of the 100% P&T club here has clued me in to the requirements.  My attorney … Continue reading →

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GILEAD TO PAIR LEDISPASVIR WITH SOVALDI

Posted on February 11, 2014 by asknod

This morning I read with great satisfaction that Gilead Sciences is proceeding with yet even more studies on Ledipasvir combined with Sovaldi (Sofosbuvir), with and without Ribavirin. What is noticeably absent is the mention of the dreaded bug juice- Interferon. … Continue reading →

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Col. (Sen.) Sanders Okay With VA Bonuses

Posted on February 10, 2014 by asknod

Col. Sen. Sanders went on record with Stars and Stripes and had this to say on the subject: “When people are doing a bad job we don’t want them staying in the job; when they do a good job we … Continue reading →

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CAVC-BARNETT V. SHINSEKI–DENIAL WITHOUT REOPENING A CLAIM

Posted on February 9, 2014 by asknod

What would you do if you tried to reopen a claim for Asbestosis or-what the hey- hammertoe, and they refused to reopen it?  Hell, it happens all the time. But try this one on for size. You file to reopen … Continue reading →

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