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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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CAVC– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

Posted on March 29, 2013 by asknod

  Great little thing to keep handy. When someone tells you you should go barefoot to the CAVC and defend yourself, show them the pro se statistics.

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BVA– MEET JOE BLACK

Posted on March 29, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a Vet from my home RO who is going to be getting a nasty letter in the mail soon. VA is going to inform him that he is no longer entitled to the presumption of Agent Orange or any … Continue reading →

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SVR RADIO ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 27th.

Posted on March 29, 2013 by asknod

Here’s the link to the SVR radio podcasts. I’ve been on now twice and the Hadit.com crew are warm, wonderful Vets. This venue is a round house of several people rather than a one on one like Richard Townsend’s Firebase … Continue reading →

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CAVC–GIRARDO v. SHINSEKI– WHERE’S THE SOC?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by asknod

I love reversals. They illustrate VA law at it’s finest. Here, Mr. Larry J. Girardo gets another bite of the apple because VA is so dense and obtuse as to be unable (or unwilling) to comprehend that a filing represents … Continue reading →

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APRÈS MOI LE DÉLUGE

Posted on March 28, 2013 by asknod

Once upon a time I spoke French for a living in the Air Force. One euphemism that comes to mind is the title to this epiphany. Literally translated, it says After me, the deluge. A deluge involves a lot of water. Think Moses crossing … Continue reading →

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FALLOUT FROM ORLANDO

Posted on March 28, 2013 by asknod

After reading the writing on the wall and knowing what the new personnel progress report was going to say, Chief of Karaoke John Gingrich reluctantly threw in the towel and announced his intention to fall on his sword for the good of … Continue reading →

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