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VA claims blogger

OH, GOODY. THE FIRST CHRISTMAS JOKE

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

From member Cal. This is good. Three Veterans  died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. ‘In honor of this holy season’ Saint Peter said, ‘you must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.’ … Continue reading →

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MEREDITH AND ABBEY

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

Confirmation from Jim that all dogs go to Heaven. I’m not certain about cats. Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She … Continue reading →

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WHEN DO WE GET DRACO?

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

I found this while looking for my cure. The question is when will it be available for testing? Some of us can’t wait. DRACO appears to be the miracle cure yet there does not seem to be any concerted effort … Continue reading →

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THE LATEST HICKEYGRAM

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

In what appears to be a humorous stab at Christmas cheer, Under Secretary for Veterans Benefits Alison A. Hickey prematurely announced that in addition to ratings (and denials) handed out this December, all mailings of the “Big Brown Envelope” will … Continue reading →

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NCPA REPORT

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

This analysis, spotted by Joe Average Vet and sent to me, is an in-depth, cogent assessment of what is wrong. As a noted carpenter once observed “To a hammer, everything looks like a nail”. To the VA, every claim is … Continue reading →

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AND GOD SO LOVED MAN…

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

This, from my dearest Cupcake via one of her agents. It sounds like something Gaea would do.

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NOT THE SAME ELEPHANT

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

Member Jimster (Brownwater Canoe Club) sends us this must read touching story. I always appreciate the send-ins from all of you but Christmas is always a special time to share these true, heart-warming tales… In 1986, LT. (JG) Peter Davies … Continue reading →

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WEEKEND WARRIOR WINS $2 MIL IN USERRA CASE

Posted on December 19, 2012 by asknod

This is one of those perfect “”I’ll be home with the new job and a back check for $2 mil for Christmas” stories. Meet Sgt. Maj. Richard Erickson, weekend warrior extraordinary. Rich isn’t your run of the mill groundpounder. He’s Special … Continue reading →

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BVA–GOLDMINE

Posted on December 18, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an ultra-clean jetgun win from Pittsburgh. What disturbs me is the VA examiner gave it to him and it still ended up in an appeal. What does it take? They refuse to grant from the ROs on these yet … Continue reading →

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VA AS SANTA CLAUS

Posted on December 18, 2012 by asknod

Over the years I have had occasion to listen to Vets expound on the theory of all things VA. From VSOs to veteran Veterans, I often hear one common thread. “You’d better watch out. You’d better not pout. You’d better … Continue reading →

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