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BVA–OKAY. I GIVE UP. WHICH HEP WAS/IS IT?

Posted on January 2, 2013 by asknod

FROM THE FILES OF THE DREW CAREY MEMORIAL VARO   This is one of those priceless “which hep is on first?” decisions that had to end in a remand to keep the room from spinning.  Joebob Vet has a problem here … Continue reading →

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BVA–VA SIDES WITH VET’S NEXUS

Posted on January 1, 2013 by asknod

I have often tried to point out that it takes a number of years for hepatitis to manifest to a degree that the individual notices it. Men are notorious for going to the bitter end before keeling over and admitting something … Continue reading →

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WORKING AROUND COBRAS

Posted on December 28, 2012 by asknod

Along about August of 1971, A buddy and I were tasked with cleaning out the ICS warehouse at T-11 upcountry (where we called home). ICS was the Intercontinental Communications System or something like that. It’s been too long to remember. … Continue reading →

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CANOE CLUB DENIED PRESUMPTIVE AO COVERAGE

Posted on December 28, 2012 by asknod

Isn’t it amazing how a “tactical herbicide” (Agent Orange, Blue, Pink, White, Green, Purple) can miraculously fall to the ground at the water’s edge and not enter the Gulf of Tonkin? Or in the alternative, that it can run off during the … Continue reading →

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PRICELESS FACEBOOK

Posted on December 27, 2012 by asknod

This is why I get up in the morning. My kind of humor.  

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TENNESSEE BREATHALIZER

Posted on December 26, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal spotted this one. I was pulled over twice this way and both times managed to convince the cop not to haul me in. It was back in the era just prior to breathalyzers, of course. This true story … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS ON THE MALL

Posted on December 22, 2012 by asknod

Great shot of the east leg to the Washington Monument. I found it on my facepage Few things affect me like this wall.  

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BVA–THE DAV REP TOLD ME I’D WIN

Posted on December 21, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE VARO Imagine going in, filing with the VSO, losing and going up on appeal. Imagine doing this without a shred of medical evidence. Imagine that the “skin disease ” you’re claiming is the same … Continue reading →

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BVA–34 CLAIMS TO NOWHERE

Posted on December 21, 2012 by asknod

Obviously this pro se rocket boy didn’t get the sticky note on filing for just a few claims and then expanding his horizons. Thirty four claims is a boatload of paper to appeal. Several things can be gleaned from this. … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS JOKES PART DEUX

Posted on December 21, 2012 by asknod

From Firebase Richard we get the latest snow humor.

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