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FDA approved FibroScan (R) in April 2013. But will the VA buy them?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Laura

We wish this non-evasive technology had been available in the United States market ten years ago. Instead, my DH had to endure getting stabbed with a long fat needle while fully awake.  According to a press release, FibroScan® has been available … Continue reading →

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CAVC–MAPA v. SHINSEKI–VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR HCV CLAIMS

Posted on September 7, 2013 by asknod

In my continuing search for information on Malcolm in the Middle’s quest for more definitive proof of injuries due to untreated HCV for 12 years, and his later Interferon prophylaxis that damaged him further, I came across Mr. David L. … Continue reading →

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BAR SIGNS NEAR MILITARY BASES

Posted on September 7, 2013 by asknod

It’s incredible what extraordinary lengths British barkeeps and tavern owners will go to capture a market share in a military environment. These signs exemplify this precept hands down. And of course, in my “war”  it was a little more uncouth … Continue reading →

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VAMC BUDGET FORCES CUTS IN K-9 PROGRAM

Posted on September 6, 2013 by asknod

Due to higher than expected costs of administering the VA Bonus program for senior personnel, the VISNs throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Philippine Islands have suspended their use of larger, aggressive K-9 units.  Typically staffed by German … Continue reading →

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PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR VETS BY STATE

Posted on September 6, 2013 by asknod

I’ve been aware of this for some time but LawBob has forwarded this to me. I naturally share it with you in case you are unaware of it. My state is rather strict. I don’t qualify because I’m blessed or … Continue reading →

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“Dogs bless you”: service dogs for veterans

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Laura

We are huge fans of sharing our lives with furry companions, at one time sharing our property with a rescued yellow lab, five rescued beagles and two rescued cats.  It could get really noisy when they howled in chorus to … Continue reading →

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Two HCV Public Service Announcements on Youtube

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Laura

Anyone seen these on TV?  I haven’t.  The medieval theme doesn’t make sense until the knight lifts his sword to the Silent Dragon. I think the Willie Nelson HCV PSA (public service announcement) is a more effective communication.  I also … Continue reading →

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FACE PROVERBS

Posted on September 5, 2013 by asknod

Sometimes you come across something so perfect, it needs no improvement. It needs no introduction. It’s like the Washington Monument- a stand alone item that speaks volumes in a simple format.

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OH NO! MS. SANTIAGO’S BACK!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by asknod

By now, we are virtually inured to any further misfeasance or malfeasance of personnel in the Human Resources Department down at 810 Penny Lane NW. After millions of OIG dollars squandered chasing down a hoodoo lane looking for who authorized … Continue reading →

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FACECAT

Posted on September 4, 2013 by asknod

Describes my Ambush kitty to a T.

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