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VA claims blogger

CAVC–CAVAZOS v SHINSEKI

Posted on April 30, 2012 by asknod

These are the decisions we love and hate. We love them because its always nice to see the underdog go up against Goliath pro se. We hate it because of the inordinate time wasted pursuing something that can never be … Continue reading →

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VA–NO LIVER BX = NO HEP DAMAGE

Posted on April 30, 2012 by asknod

VA’s VHA, the medical arm, is always learning new tricks from their big brother, the VBA. If you don’t know something and make no effort to find out about it, then it doesn’t exist. It’s plausible, but not confirmed. Likewise, … Continue reading →

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BVA–Lowballing for Fun and Profit

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

VA seems condemned to never looking up to make eye contact with you. They are fixated on the records in front of them and struggle to come to the lowest rating that can pass muster. Facts are inconvenient nuisances and … Continue reading →

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Tall Tales From Texas

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

Member Tom sends this to us and he isn’t even from Texas. The testicles of a Texas midget hurt and ached almost all the time. The midget went to the doctor and told him about his problem. The doctor told … Continue reading →

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MATING ELEPHANTS

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

Things you need to know about vA decisons and the process behind them that few Vets see or hear about.  vA decisions are promulgated at a very high level. vA decisions are only arrived at after a suitable period   … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus is Coming To Town

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

At 1500 hrs yesterday what should my wondering eyes behold but the ILP Information Technology guru named Jim minus his 12 prancing reindeer. Saturday, ladies and gentlemen. Saturday. VA doesn’t work on Saturday. Of even more interest, VA does everything … Continue reading →

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Name That VA Tool

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

 CAN YOU NAME THIS OLD TOOL? Thought you would enjoy this                                                   educational moment in VA … Continue reading →

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Cow, Ant & Old Vet

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

                      A cow, an ant and an old Vet are debating on who is the greatest of the three of them. The cow said, “I give 20 quarts of milk every … Continue reading →

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Angel Flight

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

This is beautiful and well done. Thank you, Randy. Angel Flight

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Rainmaker Jokes

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal sent me this pearl this morning. I love good humor that involves gambling or guns. Liquor used to be included but I find no humor in not being allowed to drink.  The IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him … Continue reading →

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