Tag Archives: ASKNOD BOOK

BVA–RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Posted on January 22, 2014 by asknod

Back in the old days, we were given “the briefing”. Holy Rules of Engagement, Batman! Each locale differed radically. What was basically a free-fire zone in Kon Tum was an entirely different proposition one Country over and it changed a … Continue reading →

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SOVALDI GOING THROUGH THE ROOF

Posted on January 21, 2014 by asknod

The new Gilead Sciences oral medication for HCV is headed into the stratosphere as predicted. It shot up today from last Friday’s close at $78.40 to $81.58. It’s already trading after hours at 4¢  above that at the time I write … Continue reading →

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VETERAN’S MAN CAVE

Posted on January 19, 2014 by asknod

What do Veterans look for in a man cave? Well, besides the bathroom, they like a place where people don’t say weird things like: “Oh, dear. Pulease! No shoes in here. This is our gorgeous Brazilian old growthe walnut floor.” … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY’S FACE IT

Posted on January 18, 2014 by asknod

From none other than my cousin in Idaho. There’s only one other as sarcastic and demented as me. Thanks, Denise. Without you, life would be very boring.

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CAVC–WALTHERS V. SHINSEKI–INFORMAL WITHDRAWALS

Posted on January 18, 2014 by asknod

I don’t know how many times I get emails from guys asking what will happen  if they file for the DM2 they’ve had since the first Interferon merrygoround. The universal worry seems to be an ominous feeling of instant retribution … Continue reading →

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BVA-ASKNOD DOES DC AGAIN AND WINS

Posted on January 17, 2014 by asknod

Here’s the actual decision that gets down in the weeds and begrudgingly grants my 1994 earlier effective date. What is of note is that the BVA tries to impute that I submitted evidence after the issuance of the  January 5th … Continue reading →

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BVA-4TH QTR DECISIONS POSTED TODAY

Posted on January 17, 2014 by asknod

Hot off the presses. The last of the BVA 2013 decisions (or so they claim) are up. 

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M-21 1MR NEW GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING EVIDENCE

Posted on January 17, 2014 by asknod

VA has gradually been revamping their procedures for approval/denial in their M-21. It would probably behoove your to brush up on their new, improved techniques for politely denying your claim. Attached is the latest Chapter 5 list of  “How to … Continue reading →

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RAINBOWS IN GUAM

Posted on January 16, 2014 by asknod

Here’s a great site about Agent Orange. It’s unique in that some of the gentleman’s documents are not in circulation. This one is a classic example. While the site deals mostly with Guam and environs, there is some excellent source … Continue reading →

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MARINE BOOT INSPECTION

Posted on January 16, 2014 by asknod

When this photo was first published, the ACLU was told it was nothing more than a snapshot of Marines looking down at their shoes and contemplating how dirty and unpolished they were. Later, when informed the troops were on Federal … Continue reading →

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