Category Archives: vA news

VA “Secure” Messaging–major cloud fail or worse?

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Laura

My husband asked me to send a message via myHealthy vet to his VA PC doc about something he is waiting for from the Physical Therapy department.  This screenshot was the first warning that all was not well with the … Continue reading →

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VRE ILP–THE BAIT, WAIT AND SWITCH TECHNIQUE

Posted on December 22, 2017 by asknod

Like some amazing chimera, my greenhouse always seemed to be just over the horizon, following completion of that absolute last Performance Work Statement or awaiting final approval from my BFF Jack Kammerer-head of VRE Services Central Office. And boy howdy, … Continue reading →

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Interesting topics

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Laura

Silvia and Frank have forwarded links to some research and news items that are relevant to our concerns at asknod. From Silvia, this 2009-2007 report is about jet guns (or jet injectors, if you prefer) written from an animal health … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, All about Veterans, AO, Food for thought, General Messages, Guest authors, Jetgun Claims evidence, Medical News, vA news, VA Secretaries, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

JETGUNS- THE DAMNING DoD LETTER WITHDRAWING THEM

Posted on November 7, 2017 by asknod

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you, Silvia and all who helped to bring this to the fore. We have patiently waited for any evidence other than the CDC pointing out that jetguns were … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Army Medical Manual, Jetgun Claims evidence, Jetgun Manual, KP Veterans, medical injections, Medical News, Military Madness, Nexus Information, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vA news, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

BVA–THE DEFINITIVE TEXTBOOK HCV JETGUN WIN

Posted on November 4, 2017 by asknod

This is how to present a claim. You’re never going to win at the RO even if you had a smoking jetgun with blood on it. But you can win using the DoD jetgun withdrawal letter which is damning enough. … Continue reading →

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CAVC-JENSEN V. SHULKIN–25 0R 6 TO FOUR

Posted on September 17, 2017 by asknod

Every once in a while the stars align at the CAVC and incredible combinations of judges on a panel coalesce into a great decision. Throw in a reverse and remand to “Make it so, Numbah One.” and you have the … Continue reading →

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CAVC–ROSINSKI V SHULKIN–IN A WHITE ROOM WITH BLACK CURTAINS

Posted on September 10, 2017 by asknod

Next to reversals, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus always intrigue me. When filed by VA attorneys, they are generally a good read. When constructed as a class action suit to rein in the VA’s excesses, they are generally destined for immortality … Continue reading →

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Where to receive care? : VA and private hospital ratings

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Laura

Frank forwarded a botched surgery US Today article to us about a one-star VA hospital in Memphis.  Here is the link to the VHA called “a house of horrors.” By scrolling down to can read how many “stars” VHA rates its … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and veterans

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Laura

Based on news reports, governmental and community responses to Harvey have been robust so far (LINK).  There isn’t much space between Harvey and Irma, and although Jose may not become a hurricane, it’s still worrisome.  It is no exaggeration or … Continue reading →

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OUR CONFEDERATE BROTHERS IN ARMS

Posted on August 26, 2017 by asknod

Bruce Almighty of the Georgia clan recently sent me this thought-provoking article. I knew its contents but share them with you. I was born south of the fabled Mason-Dixon Line and am only too familiar with the War of Northern … Continue reading →

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