Category Archives: Food for thought

Our right to petition the government

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Laura

…”the right of the people . . . to petition the Government for a redress of grievances” is a protected activity and liberty.  It applies to local, State and Federal governmental bodies (executive, legislative,courts, and agencies).  The Petition Clause could … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaints Department, Food for thought, General Messages, Guest authors, research, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Easier cheaper blood testing on the way

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Laura

A positive story from Zina Moukheiber in Forbes (July 21, 2014) features innovator Elizabeth Holmes. She left Stanford to begin a company that only needs a micro-amount of blood for many types of tests.  Her company, Theranos, has attracted capital from many areas, and … Continue reading →

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DVA-WHAT ELSE COULD GO WRONG?

Posted on June 3, 2015 by asknod

That question must ricochet around 810 Vermin Ave. NW day in and day out. If it isn’t someone with a conscience and an ax to grind filing a Whistleblower claim, it’s some unnerving revelation that the boys in Denver have … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Food for thought, Gulf War Issues, Medical News, OIG Entertainment, VA Health Care, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vA news, VA statistics, VAOIG Watchdogs, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Food for thought, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Medical News, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, Electronic Filing of Evidence, Food for thought, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, VA BACKLOG, vA news, vARO Decisions, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

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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