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VSOs VERSUS ATTORNEYS

I’m worried to death. My attorney just read about the VSO hierarchy’ extravagant wages. He informed me he is angry that he did NOT make $400,000.00 last year nor was he so blessed in 2011. Actually, Bob’s rather in the hole somewhat … Continue reading

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SAM’S FACEPAGE

This is the definitive statement on women to me.

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HOW LOW IS LOW?

We ostracize the VA hierarchy for handing out bonuses and partying hearty  in Orlando. We dress down the VA for the whole imbroglio of the backlog and its interminable delays. We laud the VSOs who wave the flag and fight for our … Continue reading

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MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE TOMATO RANCH

Apparently I have been neglecting my charges. When one agrees to give birth to life, one accepts the concomitant duty to succor and protect. I have been remiss with my tomato charges. Today will be one of atonement. I will … Continue reading

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BVA– 193% BUT NO ILP

Imagine this poor guy. He served from 65 to 67. Chances are he was either in the 173rd airborne or fell out of a moving train in the line of duty while he was sightseeing in Vietnam. He has more … Continue reading

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MORE QUACKERY FROM YE OLD WITCH DOCTOR

This may be the hardest article I have written to date. It will upset some, anger others and sow dissention. I do not do it lightly. I apologize for having to embarrass a Veteran. Anytime I find an injustice or untruth being … Continue reading

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FACEPOST WINNER

American Legion Georgia #29 posted this today. Been there. Done that. Excellent idea for a warning on a label. I personally only felt the urge to break out in song once.

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VBN YUKU–MEDIC DENIES CORRELATION BETWEEN JETGUNS AND HCV

Member Kel sends me this link to another Veterans web site. I attach the link here because I am concerned that Veterans with HCV might get the idea (misconception) that the only way they could have been infected with HCV … Continue reading

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PROVISIONAL DECISIONS SET TO BREAK BACKLOG.

Check this out. After two centuries of dawdling and foot-dragging, VA has finally decided to embrace what we’ve all felt was a twenty first century way of approaching VA claims. Yes, just like the IRS, your tired, over a year-old … Continue reading

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BVA–DUDE. YOU’RE NOT GETTING A DELL!

Imagine running around and getting everyone on board for an ILP grant for a computer. Everything is moving along smoothly until the 30 pieces of silver trade hands. Suddenly, your shrink, heretofore loyally in your corner, changes his mind and … Continue reading

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