Monthly Archives: November 2014

Neo jet injector idea from hell

This one’s for the ladies: Purpose? Targeting gene expression to living tissue using jet injection  Patent # US 20040193111 A1  [0021] The improved jet injection device for injection of the human female cervix consists of a jet injection nozzle which is small … Continue reading

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FED. CIR.–O’BRYAN V McDONALD- HOIST ON THEIR OWN VAOPGCPREC’S

Here’s a great decision by  those funny guys up at the Fed. Circus. Prost, Clevenger and Dyk (what a moniker!) got together for cocktails and one said “Hey, let’s take a page from Asknod and get on that Presumption of Everything … Continue reading

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VAOIG’s TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL REPORT OUT

As usual about this time every year, the VA’s Office of Inspector Gadget has to engage in puffed shirtery and extol their virtues to any who will pause to listen. Old growth trees are sacrificed on the altar of expediency … Continue reading

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SEARS ROEBUCK– THE VET’S FRIEND

I received this from member Randy of the “I’m higher than you state of Colorado”.  Great news when you are planning things like major purchases. I like to buy American and give my business to those who stand with me … Continue reading

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ILP–MY LITTLE GREENHOUSE

As usual, this will mark another year gone by while VA attempts to ignore it’s own mandates for severely disabled Vets. The best excuse yet is that I now no longer qualify for ILP because my “grant” of two years … Continue reading

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THANKSGIVING FACEPLACE

It’s that most beautiful time of the year. I’m on Day 150 of 168. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and summer is behind us. The greenhouse is popping with the winter lettuce and Pak Choy. No typo there. All … Continue reading

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Arizona Veteran receiving non-VA emergency care screwed by private hospital and the VA

When a veteran is enrolled in VA, and Medicare (original or Medicare Advantage), and then is rushed to a non-VA hospital in an emergency (as advised by the VA), what is supposed to happen? Is he responsible for the portion … Continue reading

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THE HISTORY OF KILROY

He is engraved in stone in the National War Memorial in Washington, DC,back in a small alcove where very few people have seen it. For the WWII generation, this will bring back memories.For you younger folks, it’s a bit of trivia that is a part … Continue reading

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MILESTONES–RIC MICHAELSON

Ric chieu hoi’d in his sleep yesterday morning early. It was unexpected and sudden with no warning. He will be sorely missed by all of us. He was my son-in-law’s father and I had just helped him win the big 100% … Continue reading

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Poor VHA business practices hurt all veterans

In 2012, OIG determined that the VHA had mismanaged its Medical Care Collections Fund (MCCF) program.  They write:  VHA is authorized to bill third-party health insurance for covered health care provided to veterans at VA and non-VA medical facilities. The MCCF program … Continue reading

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