Category Archives: All about Veterans

VA-BEST PRACTICES MANUAL FOR PTSD C&P

Posted on February 14, 2012 by asknod

I guess all of you’d like to have a peak at the exam you have to go through for PTSD. This is now de rigueur at the VA. No more private doctors cum hunting buddies writing up their nonsense nexus … Continue reading →

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HCV 101

Posted on February 14, 2012 by asknod

I was asked about why HCV is such a difficult bug to kill by my 8 year old grandson. His answer to bugs is a large rock. I tried explaining it several different ways but none resonate with children. Explaining immune systems … Continue reading →

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CANCER AND CAMP LEJEUNE

Posted on February 14, 2012 by asknod

There will be a broadcast concerning the pollution of the water supply at Camp Lejeune between 1957 and 1987 soon. Here are the details. Mark your calendars. From Dick Wearne and Aaron Cheerman….Camp Lejeune – aboard the base between 1957 and … Continue reading →

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COMING HOME WITH DIGNITY

Posted on February 13, 2012 by asknod

I received an email this evening I wish to share. It’s from a Marine so you’ll see the obvious bias. All I receive from Tom is Marine stuff. When we were upcountry and a fellow airman was shot down, he … Continue reading →

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COVA–LAYNO V. BROWN– DON’T TRY TO LAYNO BOOGIE-WOOGIE ON THE COVA

Posted on February 13, 2012 by asknod

As a PS at the beginning(Prescript?), I wish to point out that Mary Lou Keener, future bride of Herschel Gober (soon to be acting  VASEC) was the lead attorney on this.  Nepotism is alive and well in America. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Secretary_of_Veterans_Affairs I … Continue reading →

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WOMENS’ PREROGATIVE

Posted on February 12, 2012 by asknod

I was in my back yard trying to launch a kite. I threw the kite up in the air, the wind would catch it for a few seconds, then it would come crashing back down to earth. I tried this … Continue reading →

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2012 CFC–360 C BY NOODLEDUDE©

Posted on February 12, 2012 by asknod

The Appeals Universe is a dangerous place to be for the novice. There are  Black Holes that can make appeals stretch out into light years. Just imagine being trapped in the Remand zone from the AMC!  That’s right, Joe Veteran. … Continue reading →

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APA– VETERANS’ GAIN?

Posted on February 11, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an interesting article sent to me by RW, a noted VA attorney and deep thinker. What Veterans Would Gain From Administrative Procedure Act Adjudications, Tommy, Issue 2, 2002, Arzt, Robin J. It’s a 2002 article that has more resonance … Continue reading →

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VAROs–WHO DID MY CLAIM?

Posted on February 11, 2012 by asknod

Above, under the Battle for Saigon medal,  is a new category. For those of you who had  or are currently having a claim done by the VA, you can peruse the VARO’s employee lists for the specific VARO and find … Continue reading →

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INNOVATIVE VETERANS

Posted on February 11, 2012 by asknod

When the going gets tough the tough get going In this new economy, bold initiatives are called for. Thinking outside of the box is critical to success. Being able to see a trend and seize the high ground is often … Continue reading →

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