Monthly Archives: November 2024

AN AUTOROTATION THANKSGIVING

Posted on November 29, 2024 by asknod

In between our busy times in Southeast Asia revoking dinks’ subscriptions to Life, occasional macabre humor and happy hour camaraderie surfaced. Being up country brought out some interesting stories you rarely got to hear about from some of its colorful … Continue reading →

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BVA–A DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT

Posted on November 23, 2024 by asknod

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to get it right and are under the gun, timewise, it doesn’t pan out. The soufflé falls flat, the car battery is dead when you’re late for your doctor’s appointment etc. You feel … Continue reading →

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OUR POTENTIAL NEW VA SECRETARY DOUG COLLINS

Posted on November 17, 2024 by asknod

I find it interesting that every time we go through the machinations of installing a new VA Secretary, that all manner of trepidation and fear race through the minds of the Veterans’ population. Well, perhaps the minds of those who … Continue reading →

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MILEPOSTS-Don E. Hill 1942-2024–VIET NAM VETERAN

Posted on November 17, 2024 by asknod

Pause in your daily ablutions today and pay your respects to a wonderful father, a Viet Nam Veteran and a true American patriot. Don came to me belatedly in April of this year via his loving wife Cheryl. It seems … Continue reading →

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VETERANS DAY 2024–SOSDD?

Posted on November 11, 2024 by asknod

So… here we are in 2024. A whole year has gone by and some amazing occurrences have transpired. Or not, depending on your philosophies. Without trespassing into the forbidden subjects of religion or politics, I’ll try to illuminate where we … Continue reading →

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VA AID & ATTENDANCE–RAISING THE ANTE

Posted on November 3, 2024 by asknod

Ever since Congress instituted this statute (§1114 now but §314) back in the waning days of WW II, it has remained a mystery to most. VSOs are neither taught the art nor allowed to even acknowledge its very existence. I … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Still on a Mission

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Wesley McCauley

Alex has been on me for quite some time to share a story with all you fine folks. So finally, here it is. My name is Wes and I run United Veteran’s Disability. I have been accredited since September of … Continue reading →

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