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PHOENIX VAMC RECORDS SHOW 243 DEATHS ATTRIBUTABLE TO DELAY

Posted on November 3, 2014 by asknod

Ruh-oh, Rorge. Somebody can’t count, won’t count or is being paid not to count dead Vets. Couldn’t be Griffin. Gibson? Somebody knows where the bones are buried and ain’t talkin’. I love these stories. They change so fast you need … Continue reading →

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BVA–PRESUMPTION THAT AMLEG VSO RECEIVED IT?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by asknod

Once again, Johnny Vet finds himself on the wrong side of the fence. Having waited patiently for his SOC from which to file his Form 9, something has gone snafu. But wait. American Legion to the rescue, right? They also … Continue reading →

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BVA–WHY WE NEED VBMS IMMEDIATELY

Posted on November 2, 2014 by asknod

Here’s a classic example of why we need to implement the Veterans Benefits Management System now rather than in 2025.  Johnny Vet has been fighting since July 2008 (six years) to get his SC for hep C. VA has been … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN FACIAL

Posted on October 31, 2014 by asknod

Another huge influx of wonderful contributions to the humor page. You have no idea how much joy this can bring to depressed souls. Or depraved souls. Or Tourette’s guys like me. or…

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VAROs–SQUANDERING SCARCE JUDICIAL RESOURCES

Posted on October 31, 2014 by asknod

Often in the course of my claims and  appeals, I have run across the term above in conjunction with the term ” in the interests of judicial economy”. They are catchphrases either at the BVA kiddycourt or the august CAVC where … Continue reading →

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DOJ’S HOLDER LETS VA OFFICIALS SKATE

Posted on October 30, 2014 by asknod

It seems no matter how many Veterans you kill via ignoring their medical needs or simply scheduling them further and further into the future until they die, there is no “criminal intent”. Well, boy howdy I’m sure glad to know … Continue reading →

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MORE FACE FUN

Posted on October 29, 2014 by asknod

Every time I put up some of the stuff you Vets send me to post for humor, it creates a bow wave of even more. Witness one third of what arrived in the last week:        

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VAOIG CONTINUES TO POINT TO EARLIER WARNINGS

Posted on October 29, 2014 by asknod

Our exalted VA Office of Imposter Gadget is on a virtual full-time news feed trying in desperation to release heretofore unknown records on all manner of subjects that were there for the asking but were never summoned forth for further … Continue reading →

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BVA–PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM–JETGUNs

Posted on October 28, 2014 by asknod

Here’s the shortest decision on jetguns or any kind of BVA appeal I’ve ever seen. It’s uncanny. NO discussion. No long drawn out dog and pony show. Just a simple ” He says it was jetguns. Doctor agrees. Granted. Next? … Continue reading →

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VA FORM 9–EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW

Posted on October 28, 2014 by asknod

What is it about completing a Form 9 substantive appeal for your claim(s) within that sixty day window that seems so insurmountable? What seems so daunting from a pro se claimant’s perspective that provokes dread, confusion and indecision on what … Continue reading →

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