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FOOTLOCKER–MY OLD FRIEND THE U-17

Posted on July 19, 2013 by asknod

Air America buffs will remember the venerable  U-17, none of which were ever in Laos, of course. And even had some FNG inadvertently become disoriented and landed up country, they were all suitably designated as official USAF Inventory. Well, most … Continue reading →

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BVA–SHE SHOULD GET 10% FOR § 3.324

Posted on July 19, 2013 by asknod

 FROM THE JAMESTOWN RO (THE ORIGINAL FORT FUMBLE) Yes, indeed. Here we have the quintessential “spaghetti” filing. Veronica Vet blames VA for everything and then sees if anything sticks. HBV and hemorrhoids did. At 0% for both, she is unwittingly … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY FACEPAPER

Posted on July 19, 2013 by asknod

From fellow correspondent Darryl: A new supermarket opened near my house. It has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain. … Continue reading →

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BVA–WHEREVER THE EVIDENCE TAKES US, BUBBA.

Posted on July 18, 2013 by asknod

Used to be a time when you couldn’t do this (develop negative evidence). Oh, the times they are a changin’. Guess we know where this one is heading.   Further, with respect to risk factors, the VA examiner must consider … Continue reading →

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WHY I LOVE FACEPAGE

Posted on July 18, 2013 by asknod

 This is what I always wanted for Christmas for my sisters and they wait until I’m too old. Go figure. There’s no justice in this world. Thank you Keith.   

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BETTER WATCH OUT. BETTER NOT POUT. BETTER NOT FILE ‘CAUSE I’M TELLIN’ YOU WHY

Posted on July 18, 2013 by asknod

This was in my Facebook from  Chapman AmVETS. Ugly percentages. The comments alone make me sick. Perhaps some of these enlightened people will step forward and sign up for a few years of early morning wake ups and cold chow. Cold … Continue reading →

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BVA–HCV FROM CAMP LEJEUNE H2O

Posted on July 18, 2013 by asknod

FROM THE PARTY VARO IN   NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Holy carcinogenic crap, Batman. Say it ain’t so. From the BVA archives comes this 2013 gemstone. With an attorney no less, this Vet may have a problem. Let’s recite this one … Continue reading →

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IF WALLS COULD TALK

Posted on July 18, 2013 by asknod

Bob from the mosquito Capitol of the the US sends us this touching reminder of just what Our Wall doesn’t say. Perhaps I say that selfishly, but it is my touchstone for those who served with me, those I knew … Continue reading →

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BVA–§1151 CLAIM GOES UP IN SMOKE

Posted on July 17, 2013 by asknod

Fellow member Mikey of cereal fame, has filed a §1151 claim asserting the VA gave him the bug in 1997. Makes sense. He didn’t have it then and after a few procedures that went south, he had it in 1999. … Continue reading →

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BVA–HCV FROM C-RATIONS

Posted on July 17, 2013 by asknod

In our continuing search for risk factors for HCV, we come across some novel concepts. It seems some have been plagiarizing from the same playbook. It is established fact that a chemical-2,4 D 2,4,5 T-cannot, in and of itself, create … Continue reading →

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