Category Archives: General Messages

Jesus In Retrospect

Posted on May 13, 2012 by asknod

There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black: 1. He called everyone brother 2. He liked Gospel 3. He didn’t get a fair trial But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish: 1. He went … Continue reading →

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VA–Claim Delays And Mistakes

Posted on May 12, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Congress has “still another meeting” to “fix” VA mistakes and delays. http://vetlawyers.com/vetblog/index.php/2012/05/congresswoman-meets-with-veterans-over-va-claim-delays-and-mistakes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=F So, how does the VA fix its mistakes? A few times in my life I have “called” my wife (or kids) and asked them to do me a … Continue reading →

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GREEN DOLLARS

Posted on May 9, 2012 by asknod

Member Tom spotted this and, being a Marine through and through, felt it belonged here. I agree: Think about these…… As you open your pockets for the next caller pleading for your donation, please keep these facts in mind: · The … Continue reading →

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K-Vet Shoots Intruder

Posted on May 9, 2012 by asknod

Eighty four year old Fred Ricciutti from Elizabeth, Pennsylvania never figured he’d be punching holes in anybody with his service issue weapon again. Nevertheless the other morning in the wee hours, he had occasion to do just that. It seems one Raymond … Continue reading →

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For KC &RC In W.V.

Posted on May 7, 2012 by asknod

They do not have Rhododendrons in West Virginia. Therefore we bring them to you. The camera doesn’t do the flowers justice. I apologize.

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Nine Ways to An Earlier Effective Date

Posted on May 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

   The NVLSP, through the Purple Heart, has listed at least 9 ways to win an earlier effective date, here: http://www.purpleheart.org/ServiceProgram/Training2011/W-2%20Common%20VA%20Effective%20Date%20ErrorsL.pdf   For those who would like a summary, I have provided my interpretation but would always suggest you thoroughly study the … Continue reading →

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82% CURE IN NON-IFN ORAL HCV TRIALS

Posted on May 3, 2012 by asknod

This just in from Rocky Mountain High member Randy. This is the best news I have read in decades about the HCV “cure“. Finally, a way to put paid to this bug in spades. I don’t get my hopes up … Continue reading →

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Independent Living Program Results

Posted on May 3, 2012 by asknod

As you may know, the VA granted my ILP request for a computer and the peripherals. As rarely as this may happen, and from what I can gather, it’s becoming increasingly so. Oddly, the VA did not put any strictures … Continue reading →

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VA–A NEW CULTURE OF TRANSPARENCY

Posted on May 2, 2012 by asknod

I always get a bang out of vA press releases. In this instance, it sounds so noble and altruistic. Always the the jerk who looks at the underbelly of the beast, I examine it from the pre-transparency era. In other … Continue reading →

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VA–FREE MONEY-COME AND GET IT

Posted on April 30, 2012 by asknod

Member Randy sends us this post today. This was on the Veterans Report Website. Almost choked on dinner laughing at the naivete. Compensation for Vietnam Veterans Week of April 30, 2012 Nearly 2.6 million Americans who served in Vietnam are … Continue reading →

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