Category Archives: ASKNOD BOOK

EARLY CHRISTMAS IN COLORADO

Everybody likes to hear the success story. The one that didn’t get away is far more newsworthy than the one that did. So it was with great joy when I came in from gardening last night to find that our … Continue reading

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Big fees for private medical records

Thoughts while reading AskNod, Chapter 3, Part C:  Collecting the Evidence Ouch, this can get expensive!  We’ve spent about $45.00 in copies from private physicians so far.  One doctor’s minimum charge is $25.00 yet doctor-to-doctor is free. Mr. K is going … Continue reading

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STARDUST RADIO SUNDAY PM

Tune in for the radio show that got scrubbed two weeks ago. Rick is back from the Kokomo Vet’s shindig and will be hosting it. Same Bat Time- same Bat Channel. Sunday evening 1900 hrs EDT or 1600 on the … Continue reading

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SETTING UP THE KILL ZONE

I answered a member’s comment (bobbie dott) who asked what the “Win or Die” strategy of claims prosecution was. I did him/her(?) a disservice. Allow me to rephrase that. Bobbie, the W/D strategy is a mental concept. I had a … Continue reading

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VETERANS MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON (STATE)

I took a copy of my book and my RPG-2 down to Chehalis yesterday. I donated both to the museum because they did not have either one. Their collection of Vietnam stuff is rather amazing but the B-40 launcher will … Continue reading

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ARKHICK50 WINS THE vA LOTTO

Nothing gives me greater pleasure than getting letters (or in this day and age-emails) from you Vets who have fought long and hard for your benefits. Yesterday morning I sat down to find that Arkansas Hick 50 ( I assume … Continue reading

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Vietnam War books

I came across a blog, Books in Brief, that publicizes books that deal with the Vietnam War and Vietnam veterans only.  If you like memoirs, this is a good place to get suggestions.  Most library systems can get you these … Continue reading

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STARDUST RADIO APPEARANCE SUNDAY @ 1900 HRS CDT

Rick Townsend at Firebase Adrian on Stardust Radio has graciously allowed me to return for an hour of claims discussion on my new book on Sunday. The kickoff is 1900 Central or 1600 on the Left Coast. That’s 8 PM … Continue reading

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SVR RADIO APPEARANCE @ 1200 HRS CDT TODAY

Just got the invite at the last moment. See you there or you can listen to the archived version later if you miss it. It will be available at Hadit.com. A warm thank you to JBASSER and all the excellent … Continue reading

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HCV–THE CONUNDRUM OF DIFFERENT GENOTYPES

Every once in a while a new wrinkle shows up in the carpet. Member Donte writes of his latest predicament and vA’s response at the vARO level.  This took me aback for several minutes. I know how I would fight … Continue reading

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