Monthly Archives: June 2015

PHILLY VARO–LUCY IN DISGUISE FOR $35

Posted on June 15, 2015 by asknod

No one would think we could make this up and create a fantasy background for some of VA’s illustrious employees. You ‘d think no one employed there could engage in these repeated comedies of errors. You’d think the VA was a … Continue reading →

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Rescue at sea: Makassar Strait

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Laura

The DoD has released a photo essay of distressed mariners, small children to the aged, that received humanitarian aid recently. The caring attitudes and competent skills of our active duty sailors and Marines are evident in the photos (PD). “Distressed … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the soul, Food for thought, Future Veterans, General Messages, Guest authors, Inspirational Veterans, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Our right to petition the government

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Laura

…”the right of the people . . . to petition the Government for a redress of grievances” is a protected activity and liberty.  It applies to local, State and Federal governmental bodies (executive, legislative,courts, and agencies).  The Petition Clause could … Continue reading →

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VARO– MARK’S OPUS–WHAT’S BEHIND DOOR #3

Posted on June 11, 2015 by asknod

Many of you across the fruited asknod and Hadit plain continue to suffer the misconception, goaded on undoubtedly by VSO horror stories, that if you ask for another bowl of porridge from VA, they will not only give you a … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Attorneys, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vARO Decisions, Veterans Law, VSOs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

VA WATCHPUPPY

Posted on June 11, 2015 by asknod

I noticed I was getting a lot of hits from another Veterans’ oriented website so naturally I was intrigued. I found this criticism from an ASKNOD reader:  “Attention Bloggers:  This is why we don’t rant.  When you rant and speak … Continue reading →

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Easier cheaper blood testing on the way

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Laura

A positive story from Zina Moukheiber in Forbes (July 21, 2014) features innovator Elizabeth Holmes. She left Stanford to begin a company that only needs a micro-amount of blood for many types of tests.  Her company, Theranos, has attracted capital from many areas, and … Continue reading →

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CAVC-KINDER V. McDONALD–ACTUAL IMPROVEMENT OF FUNCTIONING IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Posted on June 7, 2015 by asknod

Hoo, boy. You read that and you get the heebie jeebies thinking this is a foray into VR&E ILP Law. Sad to say, we need a good opinion on that subject and none on the horizon except mine in the BVA … Continue reading →

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New free release: Post-Vietnam Dioxin Exposure in Agent Orange-Contaminated C-123 Aircraft

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Laura

The VA ordered this study and it is now available as a free download (pdf link)–or it can be read online. In short, the findings state:  “Post-Vietnam Dioxin Exposure rejects the idea that the dioxin residues detected on interior surfaces … Continue reading →

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Free veterans’ law clinics at top universities

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Laura

Alternatives to VSOs are cropping up.  There’s Yale Veterans Legal Services Clinic in Connecticut.  Now New Yorkers are stepping up.  “When a veteran is assisted by an attorney when applying for benefits or upgrading their military discharge the impact can be … Continue reading →

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ILP– HI YO SILVER QUEEN AWAY

Posted on June 3, 2015 by asknod

Nothing is more fun than getting tomatoes and corn in the ground. Well, except for all the other flavors of fruit and vegetables. It behooves me to be able, now, to prove to the VR&E hierarchy that I can operate … Continue reading →

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