Category Archives: General Messages

THE WRITING ON THE WALL?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by asknod

I just received this from RD who we have been “coaching” on his claim for what seems like several lifetimes with the VA. It comes as no surprise to see that VA is coming to the conclusion that no matter … Continue reading →

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VA HOMELESS FIGURES– HOW BAD IS IT?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by asknod

Loyal sends us this from the Heartland of America. VA can hide nothing from this gentleman. If there is anything amiss in VAland he seems to smell it.  Here we have the typical VA “Meet and Greet” with the press … Continue reading →

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TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS

Posted on February 6, 2012 by asknod

Gentle readers, Please never engage in idle threats via the internet. Besides leaving a nasty taste in the mouth, it also leaves an indelible trail back to you. Being cultured and above this type of boorish behaviour, I merely mention … Continue reading →

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Milestones–Gary Lupole

Posted on February 4, 2012 by asknod

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Gary Lupole, Veteran and husband of Patricia. She is, after all, the reason this site exists. She had the farsightedness to give me a voice in August 2008. Gary … Continue reading →

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Bristol Meyers Touts New Oral Antiviral Treatment

Posted on January 30, 2012 by asknod

Check this out. It’s hot. I know its still not the cat’s pajamas, but it will help someone in the interim. A true non-interferon is what I’ve been hoping and waiting for. The only problem is it can’t be something … Continue reading →

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Will Electronic C-Files Reduce VA’s Errors?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by asknod
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VA –PAPERLESS CLAIMS BY 2015?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by asknod

Tom Philpott had an interesting article about our claims plight in this morning’s paper.  I attach the link but have no faith in VA to honor this commitment; http://www.military.com/Opinions/0,,Philpott_Index,00.html VA told us in 2009 that they would be cranking these … Continue reading →

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Hunting and Poll Taxes

Posted on January 26, 2012 by asknod

Seem incongruous? How, you ask yourself, can I conjoin two such disparate concepts into one diatribe considering one went out with whites only water fountains? Pull up some grass and have a seat as my daddy used to say. I … Continue reading →

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BIANNUAL HEPATOLOGY VISIT

Posted on January 25, 2012 by asknod

VA PACT Employing the latest Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, I attended my first hepatology appointment  Monday. I could see no apparent difference other than the two ladies who greeted me at the Blue team check-in desk. They sat and … Continue reading →

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Dupont Spinners

Posted on January 24, 2012 by asknod

When I first arrived at Udorn Thani Royal Thai Air base in May 1970, my chaperone Ron (NLN) introduced me into how to make extra money. Nobody kept track of M-26s.  Why would you? Hand grenades were a dime a dozen … Continue reading →

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