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VA claims blogger

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.

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CAVC–KY v. SHINSEKI–REDUCING RATINGS FOR FUN AND PROFIT

Posted on October 17, 2013 by asknod

In what many Court watchers fear may be a VA-wide crackdown on Veterans, the CAVC affirmed a rating reduction based on medications used to control the problem. As with most sensitive cases, the name of the Veteran was redacted to … Continue reading →

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NEW VA MEDICAL POLICY

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

Spotted this-where else- on facial recognition page. I stole it from member Emster. Seems  Joseph. Q. Veteran was denied transport to the VAMC in West LA. The reason was that, while he gets five years of access to the VAMCs … Continue reading →

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VA POLICE DEVELOP NEW SPIKE STRIP TO SLOW DOWN VET SPEEDERS

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

Recently, I noticed on my visits to VAMC American Lake in Lakewood, Washington, an increased presence of police officers actually on duty since the Dunkin Donuts franchise went out of business up the road. They’ve been writing quite a few tickets … Continue reading →

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THIS JUST IN- FACENEWS

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asknod

I just spotted this on my FB thingie from member and fellow hepper Uncle Sam. It should come as no surprise to most. I was born there and have to bear that cross myself. Thank goodness they finally came to … Continue reading →

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