Monthly Archives: September 2017

Catch up on episodes of The Vietnam War

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Laura

Episodes of this important series are available to freely watch on PBS online if you’ve missed any on TV.  You may have to register with PBS. If you have a laptop, you can pick closed captions, HD settings and screen sizes. … Continue reading →

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VIETNAM-THE VISION THAT WAS PLANTED IN MY BRAIN

Posted on September 25, 2017 by asknod

One glaring similarity I share with all those who served in SEA  is the inability to this day to discuss it with those who weren’t there. It’s not for lack of finding the right words.  To this day, few ever … Continue reading →

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CAVC-JENSEN V. SHULKIN–25 0R 6 TO FOUR

Posted on September 17, 2017 by asknod

Every once in a while the stars align at the CAVC and incredible combinations of judges on a panel coalesce into a great decision. Throw in a reverse and remand to “Make it so, Numbah One.” and you have the … Continue reading →

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CAVC–ROSINSKI V SHULKIN–IN A WHITE ROOM WITH BLACK CURTAINS

Posted on September 10, 2017 by asknod

Next to reversals, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus always intrigue me. When filed by VA attorneys, they are generally a good read. When constructed as a class action suit to rein in the VA’s excesses, they are generally destined for immortality … Continue reading →

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VET KILLED GOLFING AT VAMC AMERICAN LAKE (WA)

Posted on September 10, 2017 by asknod

This just in from our Brownwater contingent on the lower peninsula. I do so love humor.         Veteran killed by flying golf club A group of Veterans playing a round of golf at the Veterans Administration golf … Continue reading →

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Where to receive care? : VA and private hospital ratings

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Laura

Frank forwarded a botched surgery US Today article to us about a one-star VA hospital in Memphis.  Here is the link to the VHA called “a house of horrors.” By scrolling down to can read how many “stars” VHA rates its … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and veterans

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Laura

Based on news reports, governmental and community responses to Harvey have been robust so far (LINK).  There isn’t much space between Harvey and Irma, and although Jose may not become a hurricane, it’s still worrisome.  It is no exaggeration or … Continue reading →

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WHEN SEX ENTERS THE HUNTING EQUATION

Posted on September 5, 2017 by asknod

Bruce Almighty, our east coast Ambassador, and surely the asknod Ambassador of anything worth being the Ambassador of, sends me this conundrum. Paradoxes r us and we love to answer them. Imagine this scenario. It’s Fall. You set out afield … Continue reading →

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