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VIETNAM–1970-1973

Posted on October 2, 2017 by asknod

I watched with more than normal avidness the 1970-73 Ken Burns installment of the “Undeclared War” (as the Veterans of Foreign Wars characterized it) several days ago. Unlike the newer generation of Video game players, I choose not to digest … Continue reading →

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VIETNAM-THE VISION THAT WAS PLANTED IN MY BRAIN

Posted on September 25, 2017 by asknod

One glaring similarity I share with all those who served in SEA is the inability to this day to discuss it with those who weren’t there. It’s not for lack of finding the right words. To this day, few ever … Continue reading →

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CAVC-JENSEN V. SHULKIN–25 0R 6 TO FOUR

Posted on September 17, 2017 by asknod

Every once in a while the stars align at the CAVC and incredible combinations of judges on a panel coalesce into a great decision. Throw in a reverse and remand to “Make it so, Numbah One.” and you have the … Continue reading →

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CAVC–ROSINSKI V SHULKIN–IN A WHITE ROOM WITH BLACK CURTAINS

Posted on September 10, 2017 by asknod

Next to reversals, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus always intrigue me. When filed by VA attorneys, they are generally a good read. When constructed as a class action suit to rein in the VA’s excesses, they are generally destined for immortality … Continue reading →

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VET KILLED GOLFING AT VAMC AMERICAN LAKE (WA)

Posted on September 10, 2017 by asknod

This just in from our Brownwater contingent on the lower peninsula. I do so love humor. Veteran killed by flying golf club A group of Veterans playing a round of golf at the Veterans Administration golf … Continue reading →

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WHEN SEX ENTERS THE HUNTING EQUATION

Posted on September 5, 2017 by asknod

Bruce Almighty, our east coast Ambassador, and surely the asknod Ambassador of anything worth being the Ambassador of, sends me this conundrum. Paradoxes r us and we love to answer them. Imagine this scenario. It’s Fall. You set out afield … Continue reading →

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OUR CONFEDERATE BROTHERS IN ARMS

Posted on August 26, 2017 by asknod

Bruce Almighty of the Georgia clan recently sent me this thought-provoking article. I knew its contents but share them with you. I was born south of the fabled Mason-Dixon Line and am only too familiar with the War of Northern … Continue reading →

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BVA BACKLOG–WE JUST BOUGHT THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE

Posted on August 26, 2017 by asknod

Over most of the last 44 years of my alter persona as a Veteran (yes, I capitalize it proudly now), I remained aloof. I was refused admission to the VFW in 1973 and accordingly shut up and moved to the … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW TODAY

Posted on August 24, 2017 by asknod

As is customary, I wait until the last moment to inform you of an event. Such is the disease of putitoffuntillaterism. I hate that when that happens. This afternoon I’d like to discuss several subjects to include herbicide exposure in … Continue reading →