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CAVC–LOUDERBACK vs McDONALD-BACK TO THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE

Posted on July 19, 2015 by asknod

Imagine. Another reversal from Brother Greenberg up at the Big House at 625 Native Americana Ave, NW. This one, while a single judge memorandum, is still valuable and very notable for several reasons we will see. Most importantly, it points … Continue reading →

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FAKE SOVALDI

Posted on July 18, 2015 by asknod

I have been asked to spread the word about a website (FacePlace, where else?) that is selling “fake” Sovaldi. I personally have no direct proof that this is indeed the case but it stands to reason that a sucker is … Continue reading →

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CAVC–HUNT VS McDONALD–RED CLAY BETWEEN MY TOES

Posted on July 17, 2015 by asknod

I shudder to think how many of us who served in Vietnam have hit the wall when they tell you your Agent Orange claim cannot stand because you simply were not there. This is a default setting-one assumed before any … Continue reading →

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THE ENIGMA OF VA TIME

Posted on July 15, 2015 by asknod

On average, on my email, I receive more mail asking me how long it will take versus any other subject besides “How high do you think they’ll rate me?” To both questions, I of course go out, slay the virgin hen in … Continue reading →

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CAVC–GOING FOR THE ATTORNEY’S EAJA ON EXTRAORDINARY WRIT

Posted on July 14, 2015 by asknod

This is pretty funny. Hell, no. It’s a riot. Rarely in the history of Extraordinary Writs have petitioners (me) prevailed on all counts and made off with Monty’s Cookie Jar. It just doesn’t happen. If you asked VA to issue … Continue reading →

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RED SHIRT FRIDAYS COMING-REMEMBER THOSE DEPLOYED

Posted on July 14, 2015 by asknod

Cupcake attended a Veterans Real Estate event last week and we’re armed and dangerous. From now on, wear red on Friday if you would. You’ll also spot kindred spirits and other Vets that way. In addition, I spotted this on … Continue reading →

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CAVC–PARSONS vs McDONALD–I THINK I’M TURNING JAPANESE ATLEASTITHINKSO

Posted on July 13, 2015 by asknod

Catchy song that. I can almost see the look on Ivor R. Parsons face when he got the hearing lollipop for 0% back in 1971. He might have even said “What about that ringie thing in my left ear? It’s … Continue reading →

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THE MOUSE DISPENSER

Posted on July 13, 2015 by asknod

Over the last four years since my feral kitty Ambush rolled in on Labor Day 2011, I have noticed her frequently hanging around what is called a D-box or distribution box that contains valves to regulate the amount of water … Continue reading →

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THOMAS JEFFERSON MEMORIAL TO COME DOWN IN DC

Posted on July 12, 2015 by asknod

In a nod to the growing chorus of voices denouncing slavery and racism, President Obama signed an Executive Order yesterday directing the D.C. Parks Commission to begin immediate destruction and removal of the Jefferson Memorial. “Many feel the Memorial glorifies … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BERAUD V. McDONALD–BERAUD III-SISTER MEG’S PANEL OF ONE

Posted on July 10, 2015 by asknod

Having received the bitchslap from the Federal Circus, Judge Lance and Coral Wong pulled the eject handle and left Sister Meg Bartley in the cockpit to handle this do over. And well they might as Sister Meg was the lone dissenter. … Continue reading →