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VA claims blogger

The Bonus Army and OWS

Posted on November 12, 2011 by asknod

Few people who are alive today, and certainly no Veterans from the first World War, can attest to what transpired on July 28th, 1932.  Some of of our most illustrious leaders from the coming world war in 1939 were employed … Continue reading →

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PHLEBOTOMIES AND HCV?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by asknod

I went in for my monthly phlebotomy today. I do this to reduce the iron in my system from the Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. I was wondering in an earlier post about why it seems I’ve suddenly slowed my rush towards … Continue reading →

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CMOH winner Ed Freeman

Posted on November 10, 2011 by asknod

  I received this today from a friend who was not a Veteran. His father, who was, sent it to him today . If Robert McNamara had let us run the war from Saigon instead of D.C., there’s a high … Continue reading →

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Jay Claire Warner–1916-1989–An American Veteran

Posted on November 9, 2011 by asknod

In years past, I have looked for some uplifting story around Veterans Day about a unique Vet who stood head and shoulders above his peers. With the current wars in SWA, there are many who qualify for this. What I … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR–HAMER V. SHINSEKI (he’s baaack!)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by asknod

It’s always interesting to follow the progress (or nonprogress) of a claim as it wends its way up the legal ladder. As the BVA is rather secretive and does not divulge the name, rank, airspeed and tail number of the … Continue reading →

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BVA– PCT= HCV?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by asknod

I found another one of these years ago and didn’t bookmark it. When I finally found this, I decided to print it anyway even if the case was remanded. It involves the reverse concept that PCT, as a known side-effect … Continue reading →

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HCV AND COUMADIN

Posted on November 7, 2011 by asknod

This is amzing stuff. I’m on Coumadin because I had a heart attack while I was in the VAMC in 09. They did a pre-op physical on me to make sure I was good to go for surgery to take … Continue reading →

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VA Obamacare?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by asknod

This is weird and I don’t mean funny-ha ha weird. I got a letter in the mail several days ago from the VA. What first caught my eye is the the date- May 5th, 2011. What? they ran short on … Continue reading →

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38 CFR § 20.900(c)– MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Posted on November 5, 2011 by asknod

Members have asked me frequently what the parameters are for seeking an advancement on the docket. While this might sound like climbing Mt. Everest barefoot, it isn’t. There are four criteria for this in spite of the common misconception of two. … Continue reading →

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Krispy Kreme–The Veteran’s Friend

Posted on November 4, 2011 by asknod

I have discovered something very valuable to Veterans that they need to know. There are many corporations that show their appreciation to you as a Veteran by granting a discount upon presentation of your DEERS ID card. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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