Category Archives: Food for thought

VA BUTT TRACTORS UNSANITARY–REALLY?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by asknod

Here we go again. It”s like Timothy Busfield in Field of Dreams when he suddenly notices all the 1930s ballplayers around him. “Hey, where did they come from?” Suddenly Newsweek and all the MSM have “discovered” the VA’s shoddy medical practices … Continue reading →

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PTSD–TEACHING TO THE TEST

Posted on April 7, 2015 by asknod

I received an interesting email yesterday (Monday) from a fellow (Hank R.) who feels we (Veterans advocates) are in some way “coaching” our brethren on how to best answer the DBQs (Disability Benefits Questionnaires)and VA psychiatrists/Doctors. The implicit suggestion was that … Continue reading →

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VA FILINGS–MURPHY’S NEW LAW

Posted on March 31, 2015 by asknod

We are starting to see a new metric develop with staggering implications. For over thirty years, around the time of the VJRA of 1988, there has been a gradual increase in claims adjudication times that cannot be excused due to … Continue reading →

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CAVC WRIT–MAINTAINING YOUR SANITY

Posted on January 17, 2015 by asknod

I get numerous letters from all of you asking me how I kept (and keep) my brain box screwed on securely while waiting for a process that has encompassed years and even decades. Simple. Start a garden. In addition, I … Continue reading →

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SEARS ROEBUCK– THE VET’S FRIEND

Posted on November 20, 2014 by asknod

I received this from member Randy of the “I’m higher than you state of Colorado”. Great news when you are planning things like major purchases. I like to buy American and give my business to those who stand with me … Continue reading →

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ILP–THE CORN HORSEMEN OF THE AUGUSTALYPSE

Posted on August 30, 2014 by asknod

As usual, on Labor Day weekend, something magical happens. In our case it was rain finally after four months without. The roads have so much oil on them it’s like an ice-skating rink. Come to think of it, this must … Continue reading →

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FORT FACEPLACE–A COMPENDIUM OF SUMMER

Posted on August 27, 2014 by asknod

Even with the dog days of August, I marvel that you loyal fans still take time to make sure we are armed and dangerous with the latest humor to fend off the depression associated with Hepatitis C. Few know or … Continue reading →

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READER INPUT

Posted on July 4, 2014 by asknod

This just in from Bruce Almighty, our Resident ILP specialist in Georgia. Here is an email sent by Larry McGrorty to Clarence Page, of the Chicago Tribune, after an article Page published concerning a name change for the Washington Redskins. Dear Mr. … Continue reading →

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VA–BAD BOYS-BAD BOYS

Posted on June 27, 2014 by asknod

We always knew there was a mechanism for this from the day the VA Kiddy Kops took down John Bisig, a 280% disabled Vet in Houston back in 2011. Keeping in mind that John was decompensated, well-educated, verbally gifted and … Continue reading →

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ILP–HOUSTON, WE ARE LAUNCH PLUS ONE DAY

Posted on May 22, 2014 by asknod

As promised to Leigh and Paul, or as promised to me, I planted all 800 of these for myself plus other Vets here on the peninsula. Virtually a total germination. Unheard of. Of the first 396, I only count 12 … Continue reading →