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VA claims blogger

CAVC–BRIA V. SHINSEKI–POOR NEXI ALL AROUND

Posted on June 19, 2012 by asknod

It’s rare to be able to go back and unearth the BVA decision that leads to the CAVC but I’m getting better at sleuthing these out. The dead giveaway is the  the date of the decision. That and the fact … Continue reading →

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APPEALS IN DENVER

Posted on June 18, 2012 by asknod

This from member Randy who has had it with the BS  mile-high DenRO is serving up. He’s taking off the gloves and pushing print. I don’t blame him. Seems that Rocky Mountain High buzz is wearing off and 10% for … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Husband

Posted on June 18, 2012 by asknod

THE PERFECT HUSBAND Several men are in the locker room of a golf club.  A cellular phone on a  bench rings and a man engages the hands-free speaker function and begins  to talk.  Everyone else in the room stops to … Continue reading →

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OAKRO CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Posted on June 17, 2012 by asknod

Our little chipmunk in the Oakland RO informed us the other night that the VARO is closed until the employees can be retrained. There was much discussion back and forth between the DC Central Office and the Oakland Service Center Manager. It … Continue reading →

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 4072–HUH?

Posted on June 17, 2012 by asknod

Member Squidley spotted this one. He’s like white on rice on this facet of vA monkeyshines.   HR 4072- Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 H.R. 4072, the “Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Hotel Montana

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

horn·swog·gle  (hôrnswgl) transitive verb. horn·swog·gled, horn·swog·gling, horn·swog·gles Chiefly Northern & Western U.S. To bamboozle; deceive. I have not so fond memories of an old friend who gradually became pathetically power hungry in his own small fiefdom. Roger married Barb to run her life. … Continue reading →

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BRAIN FOG AND HCV

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a great write up on what’s wrong with us. Read and heed. I love Liver Support News and as long as I keep buying Ultrathistle from Natural Wellness, I’ll probably keep finding this in the email. I notice the … Continue reading →

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THE BATTLE OF ATHENS, TENN.–1946

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

Sent in by member Bob. Something I certainly didn’t know. I’m sure everyone in Tennessee is aware of it, but I wasn’t and I only lived a whoop and a holler over the Appalachians in Virginia for most of my … Continue reading →

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THANK YOU vA

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

On behalf of myself and the crew here at ASKNOD (Cupcake, Joe Average Vet,horse, goat, feral kitty and two dogs), I wish to thank the vA for the new computer and peripherals which were installed by their IT technician. Everything … Continue reading →

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BVA–WINNING WITH A PROBATIVE NEXUS

Posted on June 13, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE LAST LIVE FREE OR DIE STATE  IN THE UNION RO (MANCHESTER, NH) What constitutes a probative nexus? How can you tell if you have the real McCoy from Dr. Bash and/or one of  his cohorts in the biz? … Continue reading →

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