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VA claims blogger

CAVC–MAPA v. SHINSEKI–VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR HCV CLAIMS

Posted on September 7, 2013 by asknod

In my continuing search for information on Malcolm in the Middle’s quest for more definitive proof of injuries due to untreated HCV for 12 years, and his later Interferon prophylaxis that damaged him further, I came across Mr. David L. … Continue reading →

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BAR SIGNS NEAR MILITARY BASES

Posted on September 7, 2013 by asknod

It’s incredible what extraordinary lengths British barkeeps and tavern owners will go to capture a market share in a military environment. These signs exemplify this precept hands down. And of course, in my “war”  it was a little more uncouth … Continue reading →

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VAMC BUDGET FORCES CUTS IN K-9 PROGRAM

Posted on September 6, 2013 by asknod

Due to higher than expected costs of administering the VA Bonus program for senior personnel, the VISNs throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Philippine Islands have suspended their use of larger, aggressive K-9 units.  Typically staffed by German … Continue reading →

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PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR VETS BY STATE

Posted on September 6, 2013 by asknod

I’ve been aware of this for some time but LawBob has forwarded this to me. I naturally share it with you in case you are unaware of it. My state is rather strict. I don’t qualify because I’m blessed or … Continue reading →

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FACE PROVERBS

Posted on September 5, 2013 by asknod

Sometimes you come across something so perfect, it needs no improvement. It needs no introduction. It’s like the Washington Monument- a stand alone item that speaks volumes in a simple format.

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OH NO! MS. SANTIAGO’S BACK!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by asknod

By now, we are virtually inured to any further misfeasance or malfeasance of personnel in the Human Resources Department down at 810 Penny Lane NW. After millions of OIG dollars squandered chasing down a hoodoo lane looking for who authorized … Continue reading →

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FACECAT

Posted on September 4, 2013 by asknod

Describes my Ambush kitty to a T.

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2 O’CLOCK CHARLIE

Posted on September 4, 2013 by asknod

We used to hear about these incidents over the hill in Udorn or NKP back in 1970. Da Nang and its environs were frequently the scene of sniper incidents. I had a buddy that I kept up with who would … Continue reading →

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OSHA AND VETS

Posted on September 3, 2013 by asknod

Sometimes I receive valuable posts from you guys and gals. I want to thank you. This from Midway, Georgia Vet Bruce is spot on for us when we get older. We tend to become impatient and get that Mr. Knowitall … Continue reading →

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JAMA STUDY SHOWS PTSD IS JUST FIG NEWTON OF THE IMAGINATION

Posted on September 3, 2013 by asknod

Well, I’m glad we cleared this up. Every Tom, Dick and Sue was coming out with a PTSD complaint and angling for the bucks. Seeing a problem, VA ganged up with  DoD and decided to get to the bottom of … Continue reading →

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