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VA claims blogger

CAPITALIZING ON THE INSULIN PEN

Posted on January 25, 2013 by asknod

Remember good ol’ boy Rahm “The Rahmrod” Emanuel of Casa Blanca Fame? He was the White House chief of staff in the President’s first administration. He was best remembered for his famous election plaint “Never let a good catastrophe go to waste”. … Continue reading →

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SENATOR SEEKS TESTING OF VETS

Posted on January 25, 2013 by asknod

Member John of Vermont sticky stuff sends us this. Senator Schumer (D-NY) came out today and advocated for Vets. More specifically, in light of the sanitary protocols breakdown at the Buffalo VAMC, he suggested it might be a good idea … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER– APRÈS VIETNAM

Posted on January 24, 2013 by asknod

When I returned home, the Air Force decided they didn’t like me anymore. I had gone native and no longer shined my shoes after two years in the sticks. Hair was another issue which became a deal breaker. We parted … Continue reading →

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AFGE OUTTAKES

Posted on January 24, 2013 by asknod

An AFGE photographer just sent me this outtake he was getting ready to throw away. Fortunately he decided immortalizing one of VA’s finest Human Resources managers on celluloid was almost a crime to pass up. Hence I received this. Apparently the … Continue reading →

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GARAGE DOORS FOR VETS

Posted on January 23, 2013 by asknod

  This just in from Da Nang Tombo. Everyone wants that unique signature look-one that no one else on the block would dare  copy. Vets, of course, march to the beat of a different drummer. Yes, no ordinary garage door … Continue reading →

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VA–MISSION IMPOSSIBLE

Posted on January 21, 2013 by asknod

Here’s the conclusions of the GAO on VA’s hoped for transition to VBMS and the virtual claim in 125 days with 98% accuracy by 2015. Two words. Good Luck.

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HOTS SPRINGS VAMC CLOSURE

Posted on January 21, 2013 by asknod

  From the Squidley, South Dakota Newswire At a time when incredibly large numbers of Vets are entering the civilian ranks (again) as they are wont to do after wars, the need for VA medical care rises exponentially. No more are … Continue reading →

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NEW DEER HUNTING TECHNOLOGY

Posted on January 21, 2013 by asknod

Brown water Jim is showing off his brand new Victor “single shot” deer rifle. I say rifle loosely as it’s steel spring is made from old rifle barrels. Never one to obey deer season time strictures, he’s experimenting with new techniques now … Continue reading →

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NEW VIETNAM MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Posted on January 20, 2013 by asknod

Check this out. It’s too cool for school. Member Tombo sends me this today. It’s hard to conceive of Chicago coming up with this. Because they didn’t. “Above and Beyond” When visitors first enter this museum, they will hear a … Continue reading →

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SO HOW HOT WAS IT THIS LAST SUMMER?

Posted on January 20, 2013 by asknod

Member Jimbo sends us this classic compendium of the dreadful Global Warming in pictorial format. While it has nothing to do with Veterans issues, I fell in love with the squirrel (#3). We have the red flyers here at our house. … Continue reading →

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