Author Archives: asknod

Unknown's avatar

About asknod

VA claims blogger

CHECK YOUR VOICE MAIL GREETING

Posted on April 2, 2013 by asknod

This just in from member JM. My God. What next? A VA PCP calls your house (like that’s ever going to happen) and decides your voice mail message is “queer”. This leads him to a)call the local police and b) … Continue reading →

Posted in PTSD, vA news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF I DIED?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

This, too, from Jim of the Mekong waters.He of Swift Boat fame sends us some really choice stuff. Too bad I can’t publish all that Swift Boat humor about, well, nevermind. A  Vet and his wife are sitting quietly in … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

NEW PRESIDENTIAL LIMOUSINE PICTURE RELEASED

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Brownwater Jim who’s relatives work on the Lincoln/Mercury line over in Detroit. I think it has class. It says “Second Term, Babay!” The govt. is reputedly gearing up the line for 50 of these at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

HERE’S ONE FOR YOU-NINETEEN FOR ME

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

Here’s an interesting article from member Shawn that bears reading and passing on. Please excuse the political drama at the end. We have yet to get any administration “behind” us and our problems-ever. Face it, immigration and free medical-for-all are going … Continue reading →

Posted in vA news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

VETS AND MEDICAL CARE

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a hot one for Vets’ spouses to check out. Not all of us have that gold-plated 20/80 medical /dental plan. Many have less or none. Vets and their wives are at an even greater disadvantage until they get to … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

SOFOSBUVIR AND DACLATASVIR–WAITING FOR THE SUN

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

This is a wonderful piece of information by Nicole Cutler L. Ac from Hepatitis Central that confirms what we’ve been advocating here at Asknod. Why put yourself through a three-drug cocktail when just one (Interferon) will maim you for life? … Continue reading →

Posted in HCV Health, Medical News, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

REVISIONIST HISTORY

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

Here we go again. This from member Jennifer. VA and the military would have us disremember the 80s and 90s when we first started coming forward with AO issues. Backlog? Q’est que c’est que ça? The Vietnam redux lives on. Now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

CAVC–SPENCER v. SHINSEKI– PRO SE REVERSAL

Posted on March 31, 2013 by asknod

As I mentioned several days ago, spotting a reversal at the Court is always a good yarn to read. Edna C. Spencer’s reads like a professionally written novel. This crusty old lady is nothing if not thorough in pursuing this. … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC ruling, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

VSOs–WE DON’T GET NO RESPECT

Posted on March 30, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a lovely story from Member Mark. He’s been in a rough and tumble fight for 13 years with our common adversary and finally prevailed in December 2012. This is no small feat to accomplish under the best of circumstances. … Continue reading →

Posted in VSOs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

PROGRESSIVE MEDIA FINALLY BLAME VA BACKLOG ON VA

Posted on March 29, 2013 by asknod

In a sudden turnabout, the progressive media are rethinking Bush’s involvement in the backlog. It was revealed yesterday that, contrary to popular belief, it had been going on since before his father’s tenure.  In fact knowledgeable historians inveighed and correctly … Continue reading →

Posted in VA BACKLOG | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments