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SMC (SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION)-WHAT IS IT?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by asknod

Member Carla writes and says “my husband has lost the use of his creative organ for all intents and purposes. They attribute this to his DM2. He was also blinded in one eye from shell fragments during a mortar attack … Continue reading →

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NOD v. SHINSEKI–VA CAVES IN ?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by asknod

This just in. After reading their cards and weeping, VASEC has just acknowledged they are holding what appears to be a compromised or losing hand. Oddly enough, it only took them 5 years to ascertain this (2008). I guess someone sat down … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–WALKER V. SHINSEKI–§3.303(b) SAYS WHAT?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by asknod

After years of zooming by 38 CFR §3.303(b) like an anonymous building alongside  the freeway at 65 mph and seeing it quoted often in denials of HCV cases, I was rudely awakened to the following. Apparently a lot of us pro … Continue reading →

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KURT PRIESSMAN’S PROJECT CHECO REPORTS

Posted on February 25, 2013 by asknod

  Attached here are Kurt Priessman’s seminal Project CHECO (Contemporary Historical Examination of Current Operations) reports for Laos and Cambodia. They are a real eye opener and a big help for trying to remember which Lima Site you were at … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER–UNCLE JAY’S STORY

Posted on February 24, 2013 by asknod

Recently I received my Cousin Denise’s last job for my Uncle Jay. She shipped me all his memorabilia relating to his military service. I wish to share it with you and in the process, paint the picture of an uncommon … Continue reading →

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PREPARING FOR APRIL FOOLS DAY

Posted on February 23, 2013 by asknod

As most know. April Fools day is not just any day. It’s my birthday. If you were wondering why I’m so twisted, this may explain it. And by virtue of it, I look for really truly outstanding jokes to spring … Continue reading →

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MILESTONES–VAN T. BARFOOT

Posted on February 23, 2013 by asknod

  Some of you may recall the saga of CMOH winner (and numerous other medals) Mr. Van Barfoot, recently a citizen of my home state of Virginia. His exploits span three theatres of war and as many continents. Look up courage … Continue reading →

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SPAMBOT GOT IN

Posted on February 23, 2013 by asknod

Sorry for all of you not being able to comment or use the site. I inadvertently uploaded a spam bug on the Mars v. Venus thinking post and it caused the site to seize up. It took 24 hours to get the … Continue reading →

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VA GUN SCARE– IT’S A CONSPIRACY

Posted on February 22, 2013 by asknod

Every time I get one of these in the mail, I immediately digest the entire website to make sure I’m not being inveigled into promoting some goofball “Holes in the Poles” theory about where the aliens park all their spaceships … Continue reading →

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VETS DYING WAITING FOR BENEFITS MORE FREQUENTLY

Posted on February 21, 2013 by asknod

Yowsers. From Membress Shawn who is Law Bob’s girl Friday, we are showered with these two sad articles. VA promised us something when they set up shop two hundred years ago. They aren’t performing for anyone but themselves. You notice … Continue reading →

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