Category Archives: vA news

MORE BIG BROTHER AT THE VA

Posted on July 31, 2012 by asknod

Just when we thought we’d heard it all about spying on 80 year old VAMC patients, out comes this tidbit spotted by Bodacious Bob, our FAC spotter in the Northeast. It shows the lengths vA is willing to go to … Continue reading →

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Smile: Big Brother is watching you

Posted on July 28, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Many of us have heard of “Candid Camera”, where they play practical jokes on people, and then, with their permission, the video tape is aired on TV. Well, the VA also has their “Candid Cameras”.   I wonder WHAT they … Continue reading →

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VAOIG DOES LITTLEROCK

Posted on July 27, 2012 by asknod

As expected, the OIG review of the Little Rock Arkansas VARO didn’t fare any better than others sampled this past year. A sixty percent error rate on TDIU and a 22 percent one on some of the most difficult claims … Continue reading →

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vA JOBS PROGRAMS BY MOS

Posted on July 24, 2012 by asknod

At last, we’re going to be saved. Yessir. They’re starting with military policemen  and eventually will work all the way down to cooks in the mess hall as culinary masters in Michelin 5 star Restaurants. Were you a mechanic? Chances are … Continue reading →

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LEJEUNE H²0 BILL PASSES SENATE

Posted on July 20, 2012 by asknod

Great news for all those with the cancer. Now, after the Senate has done their duty, the  Govt. empties out the bag and fesses up. It would be nice to see this out of the House promptly and on the … Continue reading →

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ALL THESE QUESSHUNS

Posted on July 18, 2012 by asknod

I love this. Member JM has been pestering the vA to give him an expedite on his claim. He’s homeless but has now moved in with the folks and is staying in the basement more often than the streets. Since … Continue reading →

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VAOIG–DEJA VU IN PHOENIX

Posted on July 18, 2012 by asknod

Seems like we just read something similar about a VARO in Lincolnlogland . The only thing different was they gave no rating to the Phoenix RO as to how bad good they were doing. 26th out of 58? 32nd? We conducted … Continue reading →

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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

Posted on July 18, 2012 by asknod

Just received this from Member Bob. I make no suggestions on how to you view politics or politicians. I think they are all equally perverse and lower than whale poop. We report. You decide. On another note, I’m betting heavily … Continue reading →

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ONCE UPON A TIME IN LINCOLN LOGVILLE

Posted on July 16, 2012 by asknod

I love happy endings. We conducted this inspection to evaluate how well the Lincoln VARO accomplishes this mission. Of the 51 VAROs we have inspected since April 2009, the Lincoln VARO ranked in the top 6 percent for claims processing … Continue reading →

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PHILPOTT’S TAKE ON IT

Posted on July 16, 2012 by asknod

Randy sent this in but I’m sure everyone who gets up on Saturday morning has coffee with  Mr. Philpott. Shortly thereafter, I got it from Col. Dan, Bob the Leagle Beagle and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Notwithsatanding, here’s Tom’s column from this … Continue reading →

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