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VA ILP SSOC REBUTTAL–LIKE CLAY IN MY HANDS

Posted on May 21, 2014 by asknod

Building a claim is a gradual process. Fortunately for those of us who have decided to depend on no one but ourselves to win our VA claims, we have several venues that purport to give seasoned advice. I was trying … Continue reading →

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KPVETERANS DONATION DRIVE

Posted on May 20, 2014 by asknod

As some of you know, I have aligned myself with the Key Peninsula Veterans– a local, non-affiliated Veterans group who help our Veterans here on the peninsula. Being a 501(c)(3) not for profit, it is an excellent vehicle to use … Continue reading →

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VAOIG MONTHLY HIGHJINKS

Posted on May 20, 2014 by asknod

Yes, it’s been a busy month for the Katzenjammer Kops. Here’s the latest list of miscreants rounded up by our loyal VA SS troops. Of note is the Salisbury, North Carolina VA cop who held up the credit union on … Continue reading →

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TBI–EVERYTHING VA DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW.

Posted on May 19, 2014 by asknod

Trust Ben Krause to dig in and FOIA his way into the thick of TBI ratings. Actually non-ratings might be more appropriate. Check this baby out. No less than 8 or 9 training videos explaining how to knock the legs … Continue reading →

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FINEST FACE MATERIAL THIS WEEK

Posted on May 18, 2014 by asknod

I made my weekly pilgrimage to FacePage this AM and selected nothing but the finest items for your viewing pleasure. Since this form of media is usually devoid of anything meaningful except for the latest photos of my grandkids, I … Continue reading →

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PETZEL RETIRES–IS HIRED BY QTC?

Posted on May 17, 2014 by asknod

As most have heard, Doctor Robert Petzel, Under Secretary for Veterans Health, stepped on his necktie and suffered extensive injuries including loss of face. He will retire prematurely but still retain his Golden Parachute Pension. The Government promises no blame will accrue … Continue reading →

Posted in VAMC Scheduling Coverup, VAOIG Watchdogs | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

LETTUCE APPRECIATE WHAT WE HAVE

Posted on May 16, 2014 by asknod

No thanks to the VA, I have managed to make the garden produce more than in years past in the summer. I attribute that to my erstwhile fertilizer production experts Dude and Wally. They have been performing yeoman-like service in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the soul, Independent Living Program, Vietnam War history | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

PROBLEMS IN PARADISE

Posted on May 16, 2014 by asknod

I have a wonderful schedule I follow by rote every year where harvests are concerned. I plan my life around it to have enough time to accomplish each facet before being overwhelmed by the next. Imagine my surprise to discover … Continue reading →

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SILVER QUEEN DAY

Posted on May 16, 2014 by asknod

For two years running, members Leigh and Paul, long-suffering claimants of the VA, have sent me corn to plant. As I’m a sucker for new flavors, I tried to gin up about six last year with disastrous results. It seems … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the soul, Independent Living Program | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

SECOND QTR 2014 BVA DECISIONS ARE OUT

Posted on May 16, 2014 by asknod

The BVA has just released their second batch of decisions for 2014. There are very interesting reads in the Hepatitis C decisions. Please review them if you have pending claims as they will give you great insight into the latest denial … Continue reading →