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VA claims blogger

NEW SVR RADIO INTERVIEW ON INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

Posted on April 18, 2013 by asknod

Jerrel and his merry crew over at Hadit.com invited me back for another in-depth review of what you need to succeed when dealing with the VA. The ILP program is filled with Catch 22’s. Learn the proper regulations and OGC … Continue reading →

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GILEAD SCIENCE ANNOUNCES SALES OF SOFOSBUVIR SOON

Posted on April 17, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Randy. Nothing more exciting than hearing them announce the cure for Polio and the like. This is long-awaited for many. Many of us hope to get a shot at this soon. Pills daily and no needles.

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SPRING IS LIKE CHRISTMAS

Posted on April 17, 2013 by asknod

My mother liked to paint in watercolors and became quite adept at it. In North Carolina in the sixties, there was no dearth of beautiful, well-kempt gardens on some of the large postbellum estates. I remember roaming endlessly through mazes … Continue reading →

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HAGEL NIXES MEDAL BUT WHY DID HE HAVE TO?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by asknod

As some know by now, Chuck “2P” (two Purple Hearts) Hagel has just revoked the Drone Service Medal, that being the one recently being of higher merit that a Bronze Star with “V” device for Valor or even a Purple … Continue reading →

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SESAME STREET–COUNT THE GREENHOUSES

Posted on April 16, 2013 by asknod

Like a surreal movie, the VA loves to take us on a tour of what isn’t when we file for benefits. This straw man argument creates a false precept and then proceeds to lead the viewer further and further away … Continue reading →

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FACEMEDIA HOTSHEET

Posted on April 15, 2013 by asknod

This just in for immediate distribution. North Korean IT gurus, after searching for hours, finally located the “unfriend” button  on their Facepage. South Korea is shocked. Shocked, I say. They are preparing an announcement for later today.

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LES SCHWAB TIRES

Posted on April 14, 2013 by asknod

Two stories in one. Both true. I buy all my tires for my vehicles from Les Schwab’s outfit. They have a few commercials on TV that show great compassion for the consumer and best of all, they replace your tires (prorated for … Continue reading →

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CAVC–DISSSSSMISSSSED!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by asknod

Bad idea, Norman.   IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS NORMAN R. LINDO ) ) Apellant, ) ) v. ) Vet. App. No. 12-1832 ) ERIC K. SHINSEKI ) ) Appellee. ) PRELIMINARY REBUTTAL RECORD Pursuant … Continue reading →

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LET THEM EAT MREs

Posted on April 13, 2013 by asknod

MREs. Meals, Ready to Eat. Three lies in one phrase. Better than C-rations. Way better than K rations. A vast improvement over 18th century fare aboard a ship with its attendant  scurvy. I was apprised this morning by Pen Lutt … Continue reading →

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TODAY’S FACEMOON

Posted on April 13, 2013 by asknod

Please, ladies and gentlemen. Think twice when you don your undergarments in the morning. Only you can prevent this visual hari-kiri. I have Trish Valleyly to thank for this on my socially mediated site. I could not bring myself to … Continue reading →

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