Category Archives: General Messages

VA–NO LIVER BX = NO HEP DAMAGE

Posted on April 30, 2012 by asknod

VA’s VHA, the medical arm, is always learning new tricks from their big brother, the VBA. If you don’t know something and make no effort to find out about it, then it doesn’t exist. It’s plausible, but not confirmed. Likewise, … Continue reading →

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VA’s ability to fix problems needs improvement

Posted on April 30, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA’s method of fixing problems:  Wait until the Veteran complains to his or her Senator.  Only then, will anything be done about it. Veterans with “paperwork glitches” don’t have a good way to call someone up and say, “Gee, … Continue reading →

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No Balling…even more profitable than lowballing

Posted on April 30, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA has established a new standard of excellence in lowballing.  Its called “no” balling, where the Veteran has an established disability (service connected) and the VA “admits” it, and concludes it is 0 percent disabling.   If you have … Continue reading →

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Tall Tales From Texas

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

Member Tom sends this to us and he isn’t even from Texas. The testicles of a Texas midget hurt and ached almost all the time. The midget went to the doctor and told him about his problem. The doctor told … Continue reading →

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MATING ELEPHANTS

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

Things you need to know about vA decisons and the process behind them that few Vets see or hear about.  vA decisions are promulgated at a very high level. vA decisions are only arrived at after a suitable period   … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus is Coming To Town

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

At 1500 hrs yesterday what should my wondering eyes behold but the ILP Information Technology guru named Jim minus his 12 prancing reindeer. Saturday, ladies and gentlemen. Saturday. VA doesn’t work on Saturday. Of even more interest, VA does everything … Continue reading →

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Name That VA Tool

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

 CAN YOU NAME THIS OLD TOOL? Thought you would enjoy this                                                   educational moment in VA … Continue reading →

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Cow, Ant & Old Vet

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

                      A cow, an ant and an old Vet are debating on who is the greatest of the three of them. The cow said, “I give 20 quarts of milk every … Continue reading →

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Angel Flight

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

This is beautiful and well done. Thank you, Randy. Angel Flight

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Rainmaker Jokes

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal sent me this pearl this morning. I love good humor that involves gambling or guns. Liquor used to be included but I find no humor in not being allowed to drink.  The IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him … Continue reading →

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