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VA claims blogger

SEARO & OAKRO closed to new claims.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by asknod

I was told Tuesday by my VR&E counselor that the Seattle and OaklandVAROs  are no longer accepting new claims. All claims are being rerouted to Salt Lake City and other VAROs with less of a backlog. Brilliant. How about outsourcing … Continue reading →

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How to stop a nightmare.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal sends us this bit of wisdom. For your viewing pleasure, see how to stop a nightmare and nip it in the bud. People ask me why I include these vignettes in a HCV forum and I ask right … Continue reading →

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Footlocker Beginnings.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by asknod

Back in the beginning when I arrived in SEA, I saw the need for a weapon up country that actually worked as advertised. The .45 ACPs could do this but, as with all semi-autos, they became a casualty of red … Continue reading →

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ILP– What about the Greenhouse?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by asknod

Into everyone’s life a little rain must fall. My VRE case worker and I-he who granted me the computer-had a meet and greet this morning. He declined my offer of coffee laced with hemlock. He quickly started circling the wagons … Continue reading →

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Jesus In Retrospect

Posted on May 13, 2012 by asknod

There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black: 1. He called everyone brother 2. He liked Gospel 3. He didn’t get a fair trial But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish: 1. He went … Continue reading →

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Terry W. Lindsey-Milestones

Posted on May 13, 2012 by asknod

Another Vietnam Veteran bites the dust at 58 years old. Pretty soon we’ll all be gone and the  vA can declare jetguns the cause of HCV. Rest in Peace Terry. A grateful nation of Vets salutes you and mourns your … Continue reading →

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BVA–Bare Conclusory Statements

Posted on May 12, 2012 by asknod

From the  Honorable Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman RO in Atlanta (ATRO) In what United States judicial forum is it permissible to make broad, sweeping conclusions with nary a supporting argument to buttress the statement? Correct, Padewans. None. Well, “not exactly” as … Continue reading →

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A WOMAN SCORNED

Posted on May 11, 2012 by asknod

Did you ever have to finally decide? Say yes to one and let the other walk by Its not often easy and not often kind Did you ever have to make up your mind? (Lovin’ Spoonful) She could have paid … Continue reading →

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Military Humor

Posted on May 10, 2012 by asknod

This is what a majority of us thought but could never voice during our time in service. I want one.

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BVA–WHY AM I PAYING THIS ATTORNEY?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by asknod

 MORE COUNTRY WATER Here’s another one of those Nashville Cats via the Jackson, Mississippi RO-JACKRO if you will. Even with an attorney repping him. this Vet still manages to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. He has everything he … Continue reading →

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