Monthly Archives: May 2014

MEMORIAL DAY–2014

A weekend so rich in the history of America’s former military members threatens to be engulfed in a fiasco-the making of which is so shocking as to defy comprehension. A Government Agency specifically designed to give America’s Sons of War … Continue reading

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VAOIG–WHERE’S THE BEEF?

I searched and searched and couldn’t find anything about scheduling snafus and Veterans dieing in South Carolina. Seems there ought to be a column that says “# Vets who died awaiting appointments”. Unless, we mention the C-word. The dreaded conspiracy … Continue reading

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ILP–HOUSTON, WE ARE LAUNCH PLUS ONE DAY

As promised to Leigh and Paul, or as promised to me, I planted all 800 of these for myself plus other Vets here on the peninsula. Virtually a total germination. Unheard of. Of the first 396, I only count 12 … Continue reading

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VA ILP SSOC REBUTTAL–LIKE CLAY IN MY HANDS

Building a claim is a gradual process. Fortunately for those of us who have decided to depend on no one but ourselves to win our VA claims, we have several venues that purport to give seasoned advice. I was trying … Continue reading

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KPVETERANS DONATION DRIVE

As some of you know, I have aligned myself with the Key Peninsula Veterans– a local, non-affiliated Veterans group who help our Veterans here on the peninsula. Being a 501(c)(3) not for profit, it is an excellent vehicle to use … Continue reading

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VAOIG MONTHLY HIGHJINKS

Yes, it’s been a busy month for the Katzenjammer Kops. Here’s the latest list of miscreants rounded up by our loyal VA SS troops. Of note is the Salisbury, North Carolina VA cop who held up the credit union on … Continue reading

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TBI–EVERYTHING VA DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW.

Trust Ben Krause to dig in and FOIA his way into the thick of TBI ratings. Actually non-ratings might be more appropriate. Check this baby out. No less than 8 or 9 training videos explaining how to knock the legs … Continue reading

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FINEST FACE MATERIAL THIS WEEK

I made my weekly pilgrimage to FacePage this AM and selected nothing but the finest items for your viewing pleasure. Since this form of media is usually devoid of anything meaningful except for the latest photos of my grandkids, I … Continue reading

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PETZEL RETIRES–IS HIRED BY QTC?

As most have heard, Doctor Robert Petzel, Under Secretary for Veterans Health, stepped on his necktie and suffered extensive injuries including loss of face. He will retire prematurely but still retain his Golden Parachute Pension. The Government promises no blame will accrue … Continue reading

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LETTUCE APPRECIATE WHAT WE HAVE

No thanks to the VA, I have managed to make the garden produce more than in years past in the summer. I attribute that to my erstwhile fertilizer production experts Dude and Wally. They have been performing yeoman-like service in … Continue reading

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