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BVA–GENOTYPE 3A, VIETNAM MEDIC AND HE LOSES

Posted on October 1, 2012 by asknod

Trust Squidley to find the back door to the BVA decisions. The second one in disturbs me. Here’s a Vietnam Vet, combat medic with a tattoo in country. Now throw in Genotype 3A and you have the perfect storm for … Continue reading →

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SEPTEMBER PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Posted on September 30, 2012 by asknod

A few of the good ones I receive from you: Thank goodness we got that straight. Thanks Tom.

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WGM–VERTEX CRASH & BURN

Posted on September 29, 2012 by asknod

I received a note from WGM down in Texas. He apparently overestimated the Power Of Interferon. At 60, we all do. What’s even stranger is that he lasted two weeks. I’m a wimp. I only did the dirty deed once … Continue reading →

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CAVC–THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW–I

Posted on September 29, 2012 by asknod

Recently, a member arrived here with advice she had received on another Veteran’s help site. It was not encouraging news on her current claim for her husband who is severely disabled. While I strongly advocate Vet’s should seek the widest … Continue reading →

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CURCUMIN–BREAKFAST FOR YOUR LIVER

Posted on September 29, 2012 by asknod

Over a year ago, I started taking this ingredient which derives from the Indian spice Tumeric. We see it mostly in  curry powder and on deviled eggs. Cupcake, in her contunuing desire to keep me on this side of the … Continue reading →

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VA COLA HELD HOSTAGE

Posted on September 28, 2012 by asknod

As if we didn’t have enough on our plates. It seems Vets will once again get the shaft even when SSD/SSI will get theirs. I find it inconceivable that any member of Congress would be this selfish. After reading that, I changed … Continue reading →

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2012 BVA DECISIONS–GET ‘EM WHILE THEY’RE HOT (OR BEFORE THEY’RE NOT)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by asknod

Yeppers, VA campers. The decisions are back, the site works and the 2012 decisions are up-or are they? Some of the first half from 1/01/2012 to about 6/1/2012 are archived and gone. Unless you have a docket number, they’re gone … Continue reading →

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VARO–CLEVELAND– DOES ANYBODY HERE KNOW WHAT “TBI” STANDS FOR?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by asknod

You had to love it when the Operational Readiness Team showed up (always unexpectedly) and the commander was at Mamasan’s House of Credit (whorehouse). Here, we see the same sneak attack scenario with the OIG pounce. “Excuse me, sir. Step … Continue reading →

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BOBBY DOT–VFW’S LOSS=VET’S GAIN

Posted on September 26, 2012 by asknod

I spotted this attached to the Vet’s dictionary today. Bobby Dot has left us a few comments on posts lately. This deserves front page status. Vets in Pennsylvania will soon have a National Service Officer who doesn’t shoot blanks.  bobby … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD–DEVIL’S ADVOCATE

Posted on September 26, 2012 by asknod

Every time I get a question from Vets, my mind turns over the obverse of the coin. What if? JAVet just posted an interesting observation on the VCS/VUT crew pounding on the Supremes’ door for justice and it brought to … Continue reading →

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