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About asknod

VA claims blogger

BVA– BENT BRAIN + ETOH = SC

Posted on November 3, 2011 by asknod

From the gambling halls of Reno, we are treated to this gem of jurisprudence. Judge George R. Senyk is another judge who is no stranger to the BVA corral so I’m sure he’s seen a lot of these. However he … Continue reading →

A NEXUS LETTER IN A MANILA ENVELOPE

Posted on November 2, 2011 by asknod

We have a member in the Philippines- Manila-to be precise. No, he’s not a survivor of the Second World War He was a naturalized citizen who signed up and fought in the SEA conflict. After he got out, he opted … Continue reading →

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Quotes Worthy of Quoting

Posted on November 2, 2011 by asknod

I was asked by someone active in the HCV movement named Terri L. to be friends on Facebook. On her page, I spotted this: “You have never really lived until you do something for someone who can never repay you.” I … Continue reading →

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Cel phones for Homeless Vets ?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by asknod

What could possibly sound more useful and compassionate? The devil is in the details. I constantly search other Veterans websites and glean them for meaningful things that may help you, the Veteran, in your pursuit of justice. However, when I … Continue reading →

Posted in General Messages, Uncategorized | Tagged Helping homeless Vets | 1 Comment

PRIZE PATROL– PART II

Posted on November 1, 2011 by asknod

For all of you from Yorba Linda, this is part 2, not part 11. Those represent Roman numerals above, not ones. Just so we get that straight and avoid any confusion. I sure wouldn’t want you tearing your hair out … Continue reading →

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The Prize Patrol– Part One

Posted on October 31, 2011 by asknod

This is both humorous and bittersweet. In 2008, one of our members approached me with a problem. I instantly identified with Krazyhorse (John) as we share the same birthdate. Even more amazing was that his parents ancestral property in upstate … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat From Drew Carey’s RO

Posted on October 31, 2011 by asknod

Here’s an interesting decision that will provoke much discussion for years to come. This comes to us from Shreddergate, the Cleveland, Ohio VARO with a unique filing system for round records that don’t fit into square holes. Their motto is … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Brain Disfunction

Posted on October 30, 2011 by asknod

Members write me occasionally and during the course of their epistle, they always point out the increasing deterioration of their mental acuity. This happens to all of us as the HCV disease progresses. Others point out the Interferon therapy seems … Continue reading →

Posted in From the footlocker, General Messages, Uncategorized | Tagged Help with vA Claims, VA claims | 2 Comments

Member’s Bucket List

Posted on October 29, 2011 by asknod

I love writing about others and their successes when going up against Goliath (VA). Every win is a “take that” moment for what they did to me for 22 long years. Actually, mine’s still in the works in D.C. as … Continue reading →

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Plausible? See Stegman v. Derwinski (1992)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by asknod

I swear that the words that make their way onto this screen are born of woolgathering while driving. I keep a tablet under my right hand and a pen poised for when the little man in my head presses “Send”. … Continue reading →