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SOFOSBUVIR–HOT OFF THE WIRE

Posted on October 23, 2013 by asknod

We had expected glowing reports this Friday after the FDA review of the new HCV Gilead drug Sofosbuvir. What, then, to our utter surprise than to spot this promising FDA blurb today- three days prior to the upcoming FDA discourse. … Continue reading →

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IT’S SHOWTIME.

Posted on October 23, 2013 by asknod

I filed in 1994. I was denied. I submitted new and material evidence. Nothing happened. In 2007 I refiled and submitted the same evidence again. I won-but only from 2007 forward. I filed an appeal for my 1994 date. I … Continue reading →

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VA SLAYS BACKLOG DRAGON DURING SHUTDOWN

Posted on October 23, 2013 by asknod

In what is being remarked on as a new ploy to reduce the VA backlog, many government agencies are looking at the VA’s latest legerdemain as a new tool for reducing their inbasket overload. Unable to explain why, after several … Continue reading →

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VETERAN’S SPONGEBOB TOMBSTONE REMOVED

Posted on October 22, 2013 by asknod

I spotted this in the AM papers and it crushed me for many reasons. Kimberly Walker had one big love in life-Spongebob. She carried this to the grave after her murder by a fellow soldier in Colorado earlier this year … Continue reading →

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IF YOU CAN’T BE / AT THE ANC…

Posted on October 21, 2013 by asknod

Member Frank of maple syrup fame sends us this vignette. What a wonderful way to enjoy the National Cemetery if you find yourself on the other side of the country. Lucky me. I have a spot all picked out there … Continue reading →

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BVA–THIRD QUARTER DECISIONS ARE UP

Posted on October 20, 2013 by asknod

The third quarter release of BVA decisions are out as of this morning. Someone must be working overtime. We had hoped to see them by August 30th but we all know that the BVA is backed up and constipated just … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY FUNNYFACE PAGE

Posted on October 20, 2013 by asknod

Spotted on Deb Zuckewise’ Face page this morning. I love it. Seems we’re just “in the news” these days on GMO Initiative 522 , left-handed tobacco and anything else the somnolent drive-by media can pick up on that doesn’t require … Continue reading →

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VA RESUMES “NORMAL” OPERATIONS

Posted on October 19, 2013 by asknod

Member Randy sends in this redundancy. If VA isn’t doing their job by adjudicating our claims in an expeditious manner as mandated by Congress, why would announcing that they are returning to “normal” fill us with joy and gratitude? While some … Continue reading →

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SIX FLAGS® OVER YOUNTVILLE VETS HOME

Posted on October 18, 2013 by asknod

Emma sends me this: Imagine having a vision for Vets and just desperately wanting to reach out and help them. Well, pilgrim, what better way than to start your own TARP program and start throwing around some serious money stimulating … Continue reading →

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FACETHOUGHT

Posted on October 18, 2013 by asknod

Member emeritus “Pop” Smoke put this winner up on his Facepage this morning. Nothing seems more apropos under the circumstances. The public servants on the hill must feel unclean this morning.