Monthly Archives: June 2014

FACEPAGE WINNERS OF THE WEEK.

Posted on June 15, 2014 by asknod

Hot from the social media picture of the week files. Nothing but the best and most controversial will do.     

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FOOTLOCKER VIETNAM–42 YEARS LATER

Posted on June 15, 2014 by asknod

After winning my VA claims in 2008, I became extremely introspective and examined my sparse case file for why it took so long. After obtaining my military records from the NPRC in St. Louis, I discovered the Air Force had … Continue reading →

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VA DISABILITY STATISTICS BY STATE– 2012

Posted on June 10, 2014 by asknod

So, where are the disabled Veterans across our fruited plain? I’m damn certain it’s fruited around here. I’m drowning in strawberries. I feel like Bubba in Forrest Gump. You wanna know how many ways you can do strawberries? Well, they’s … Continue reading →

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News Flash: CNN–VA management not getting bonuses? Whoa…..

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Laura

I just checked the CNN app on my Android smartphone and breaking news (2-minutes) video/story caught me by surprise. An audit of hundreds of Veterans Affairs facilities released Monday found that more than 63,000 veterans were waiting to be scheduled for … Continue reading →

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What’s the news on reactivation of HCV after SVR?

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Laura

The VA has stopped testing my husband for any possible HCV viral load because he attained SVR after treatment (in private health care) almost ten years ago.   He’s considered (99%-100%) cured. His private gastroenterologist still tests him. Here’s one definition … Continue reading →

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CAVC-SHELTON V. SHINSEKI–THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. BARTLEY

Posted on June 8, 2014 by asknod

I have crowed long and loud about Meg Bartley’s ascension to the CAVC throne with good cause. Her prior record working on the Veterans Benefits Manual ( Lexis Nexis VBM), as well as her staunch support of Veterans before the … Continue reading →

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ER rapid HCV testing results support HCV infection projections for baby-boomer cohort

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Laura

Kudus to James Galbraith, MD, a professor at University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB).  He designed and conducted an HCV free screening study of baby boomers at UAB’s Emergency Department (ED).   This is a 51-bed, Level 1 trauma center.  Infectious … Continue reading →

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VAMC SCHEDULING HOTSPOTS–INTERACTIVE MAP

Posted on June 7, 2014 by asknod

Here’s the latest on where the “scheduling misunderstandings” occurred in VA. Pretty soon we’ll have a real map that shows 150 stars on it-one for each VA medical facility. VAMC American Lake maintains they are pure as the driven snow. Try a dental … Continue reading →

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Evidence Alert!: Bloody shared razors from “Barber’s Assistant” Dirty Jobs, Season 6, Episode 5

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Laura

I have queried my spouse about the practices of  village barbers in Vietnam and learned that their methods were unsanitary.  (Village barbers also came to the compound to cut hair and shave soldiers.)  Therefore a show on the Discovery Channel, … Continue reading →

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VA ILP– THE SECRET HANDSHAKE

Posted on June 3, 2014 by asknod

For five days I have sat, picked berries, contemplated my navel and wondered how I could apologize to all of you for being so incredibly dense. Cupcake says I’m oblivious to my surroundings yet I see many things she doesn’t. … Continue reading →

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