Category Archives: VSOs

VFW in MN tries to make amends to Vietnam vets

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Laura

I came across this 2013 Memorial Day article and video about “A Ride for Healing.”  I’m taken aback.  The Veterans of Foreign Wars did not offer membership to returning Vietnam veterans because the war was undeclared.  “You know what? We’ve … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–PARKS v. SHINSEKI–MEDICAL CREDENTIALS

Posted on May 4, 2013 by asknod

The-heh, the-heh,the-that’s all, Arnold. Here’s a predictable decision that clearly enunciates why Vets should avoid LeagleBeagle4Vets.com representation. Arnold J. Parks and his not-so-adroit (non-attorney) legal representative from Disabled American Veterans went 3-o and lost at the VA and CAVC. His … Continue reading →

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VSOs VERSUS ATTORNEYS

Posted on April 25, 2013 by asknod

I’m worried to death. My attorney just read about the VSO hierarchy’ extravagant wages. He informed me he is angry that he did NOT make $400,000.00 last year nor was he so blessed in 2011. Actually, Bob’s rather in the hole somewhat … Continue reading →

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HOW LOW IS LOW?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by asknod

We ostracize the VA hierarchy for handing out bonuses and partying hearty  in Orlando. We dress down the VA for the whole imbroglio of the backlog and its interminable delays. We laud the VSOs who wave the flag and fight for our … Continue reading →

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HAGEL NIXES MEDAL BUT WHY DID HE HAVE TO?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by asknod

As some know by now, Chuck “2P” (two Purple Hearts) Hagel has just revoked the Drone Service Medal, that being the one recently being of higher merit that a Bronze Star with “V” device for Valor or even a Purple … Continue reading →

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VSOs–WE DON’T GET NO RESPECT

Posted on March 30, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a lovely story from Member Mark. He’s been in a rough and tumble fight for 13 years with our common adversary and finally prevailed in December 2012. This is no small feat to accomplish under the best of circumstances. … Continue reading →

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EENY MEENY MINEY MO

Posted on January 13, 2013 by asknod

EENY MEENY MINEY MO WHICH VSO CAUSED ALL MY WOE?                      FROM THE EMERALD CITY RO AT THE                  END OF THE YELLOW BRICK … Continue reading →

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Where did your VSO come from?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by joeaveragevet

Most VSO’s are chartered by Congress.  (You should know you are in trouble if it has anything to do with congress.  I am still smarting from the fiscal cliff, and not sure we have not fallen off it yet) According … Continue reading →

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BVA–THE DAV REP TOLD ME I’D WIN

Posted on December 21, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE VARO Imagine going in, filing with the VSO, losing and going up on appeal. Imagine doing this without a shred of medical evidence. Imagine that the “skin disease ” you’re claiming is the same … Continue reading →

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SURPRISE! SURPRISE! SURPRISE!-HAMER’S BAAAAAAACK.

Posted on November 23, 2012 by asknod

Jim Nabors had a way with those words that keeps coming back again and again. Member Dan writes me with the disturbing news that vA is sniffing around his 17 year old rating and measuring him for a Texas necktie party. What … Continue reading →

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