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VA claims blogger

WHEN BEANS GO BAD

Posted on August 7, 2012 by asknod

Back in late March I called VA at their 800 number to see how my CUE claim for reducing my PCT scar rating was doing. I talked to a polite lady named Peggy. I’ve talked to her before and I … Continue reading →

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MILITARY HUMOR PAR EXCELLANCE

Posted on August 6, 2012 by asknod

Someone once remarked to me that military humor was to humor what military music was to music. Nothing has changed. I received this from member emeritus WGM this morning and its absolutely priceless. Rarely do we get to view this … Continue reading →

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DRO REVIEWS

Posted on August 5, 2012 by asknod

Member Denise writes me and says “What to do? Been denied on jetguns and didn’t know I needed a nexus! Fired my VFW rep who is no longer BFF. Found you by accident. I have the letter from my family … Continue reading →

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BERRY CONSPIRACY

Posted on August 3, 2012 by asknod

Raspberry season is over. I really don’t care if I ever see another one. Which leads us to: On deck and waiting in the wings for September? Why what else? More berries. HCVets would do well to eat a lot … Continue reading →

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CUPCAKE’S FAMILY REUNION

Posted on August 3, 2012 by asknod

Once a year we have the Belles family reunion. We didn’t when I was enjoying the fine dining at the vAMC for the last two years. Nevertheless, it is that magic moment again. I look forward to seeing all my … Continue reading →

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vA–COMPLAIN AND IT’LL COST YOU

Posted on August 3, 2012 by asknod

Member Kel submits this for our observation. If readers wonder why I remain anonymous pending resolution of my claims with the vA, they need look no further than this example of recrimination. Criticizing the vA is bad for your health. It impairs … Continue reading →

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FORT LEUKEMIA PRESUMPTIVE DISEASES

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Here’s the list of diseases associated with the carcinogens found in Fort Leukemia’s water. ‘‘(i) Esophageal cancer. ‘‘(ii) Lung cancer. ‘‘(iii) Breast cancer. ‘‘(iv) Bladder cancer. ‘‘(v) Kidney cancer. ‘‘(vi) Leukemia. ‘‘(vii) Multiple myeloma. ‘‘(viii) Myleodysplasic syndromes. ‘‘(ix) Renal toxicity. ‘‘(x) … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD @ KINDLEBOOKS

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Gee, I guess I’m officially published. I was looking on line to see if it had showed up and up sprang this. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=ASKNOD. If you use the Kindlebook phenomenon, you can download it from your computer. I still don’t have any … Continue reading →

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CAMP OF THE YOUNG BILL PASSES BOTH HOUSES

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Good news for CDNEH and her spouse Chase. Both Houses of Congress have passed a Camp Lejeune Bill that will mean the same litigation path all we Vets must pass through. 750.000 Vets, wives and children will be affected by … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BATSON V.SHINSEKI– CURED HEP=NO DICE

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Much has been published here about representing yourself. When the evidence is so dispositive as to leave no room for doubt, we advocate it wholeheartedly. This is always true but only up to a point. When going before the CAVC, … Continue reading →

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