Category Archives: research

THE ‘WHAT CAME BEFORE THE CUSHMAN PARADOX?’

Posted on February 5, 2023 by asknod

My good friend and fellow VA agent Eric Hughes (author of Vet Chalk) has provided the greater Veterans community with some extremely beneficial ideas to implement-but only if the CAVC and Fed. Circus are amenable to a rules change requiring … Continue reading →

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THE (CONTINUING) UNABRIDGED HISTORY OF THE VA

Posted on November 19, 2022 by asknod

I received a new package of “Chalk talk” blogs from Eric Hughes several days ago. I apologize for taking so long to put them up. The fact is my email has been recently bombarded incessantly with all the news about … Continue reading →

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THE UNABRIDGED HISTORY OF THE VA– PARTS I AND II

Posted on November 12, 2022 by asknod

Got these in the inbox from a fellow VA Agent who has devoted an extraordinary amount of time and research into investigating the feasibility of developing a neuveaux theory about the possibility discussed in NOVA v McDonaugh over the admissibility … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 vaccines come in multi-dose vials

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Laura

Veterans and civilians remember seeing the multi-dose vials that sat on top of the jet injectors that delivered mass vaccinations into their arms. Or that were used with unclean syringes or needles. Were there early indications that jet injectors could … Continue reading →

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The People Vs. Agent Orange (2020)

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Laura

VA Secretary Denis McDonough is responsible for implementing H.R. 6395, P.L.116-283–the FY 2021 NDAA, which contains the Tester/Harder Amendment. It was passed into law on Jan. 1, 2021. I have not yet seen any updates on the VA website to … Continue reading →

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Is VA spitting in the faces of CAVC Judges and Veterans with this Proposed Rule?: Definition for Aggravation (09/11/2020)

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Laura

On February 1, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) heard a consolidated appeal, Ward (No. 16-2157), Neal NO. 17-1204 v. Wilkie, and decided it on Jun 14, 2019. DAVIS, Chief Judge: Both cases in this consolidated … Continue reading →

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“Be it enacted” January 3, 2021 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Laura

Believe in science! Continue reading →

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Hepatitis C Market Report (Issue 1) from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Laura

“We are in a new era of HCV control and optimism abounds.” Harvey J. Alter,  2019 Lecture remarks  Dr. Alter refers to the non-toxic Direct-Acting Antiviral (DAA) medications which have “unprecedented efficacy” cure rates of 95% to 100% (all genotypes) … Continue reading →

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Today’s Navy : Why NO gloves during these medical procedures?

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Laura

Seeing is believing.  This was published by the Navy in 2020. COVID19LEADERSHANDBOOK_V2 Oct. 2019 photo: PRE-COVID-19 awareness-No.  Blood-borne virus awareness  (HCV, HIV, or HBV)-Yes, but ignored.  “The Navy, which for months had the majority of the military’s cases, grew by … Continue reading →

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Congressional Research Service (CRS): VSO revelations and questions

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Laura

As Alex has noted, only a few staffers in any particular VSO office are accredited representatives.  This has been a surprising revelation. The information is included in two recent CRS reports. Veterans Accredited Representatives:  Frequently Asked Questions June 25, 2020  … Continue reading →

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