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BVA–YEAH.IT’S NEW BUT IS IT MATERIAL?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by asknod

Here’s something I can’t seem to enunciate enough to Vets. I have an email from Ralph who is condemned to the St. Pete’s RO and Funhouse of Mirrors. He’s in his fourth year of combat with the VA (second reopening) … Continue reading →

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PENDING CLAIMS DOCTRINE

Posted on December 9, 2012 by asknod

Several of you have emailed me concerning the effective date of your claims. There seems to be a lot of misinformation about this. I received an interesting article put out by several “scholars” at VA, or perhaps quoted by VA, on the … Continue reading →

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Tattoos and adverse events

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Laura

This article by Tracy Wilson includes an animation and overview of the popular practice.   I recommend Part 1, How Tattoos Work; Part 2 Sterilization; Part 3 Prep Work and Part 5 on Health Risks.  The animation illustrates how invasive this … Continue reading →

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NO GOATS OR DONKEYS HARMED IN THIS ENCOUNTER

Posted on December 8, 2012 by asknod

Member Jim sends us this latest in the War on Terror. Brings back memories of FAC missions over the fence. We engaged vehicles for the most part but troops were fair game too. Sometimes we forget how these experiences can … Continue reading →

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TRICKS OF THE TRADE.

Posted on December 7, 2012 by asknod

People compliment me on my ability to remember things. This is a man secret I’m going to let you guys in on. Gather round. When planning auspicious events like weddings, divorces, and babies (if you’re really good at it), might I suggest … Continue reading →

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CAVC KNOWLEDGE 6–THEORY OF RELATIVITY

Posted on December 7, 2012 by asknod

When you get to the CAVC and you are preparing your defense, the proper thing do is to express every theory of service connection-anything- no matter how far-fetched. It should only be theories advanced in your BVA appeal which behooves … Continue reading →

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VA–YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK PART II

Posted on December 5, 2012 by asknod

Never one to squander too much money on any one problem, vA is fond of flitting from one flower to the next like a busy bee. Addressing everything and nothing simultaneously makes it look like problems have been identified and … Continue reading →

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LIVING WILL

Posted on December 5, 2012 by asknod
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MEMBERS POLL ON VETS AND GUNS

Posted on December 4, 2012 by asknod

Back again with Chicago voting. Stuff the box if you must. No cookies. No identifiers. Simple-minded entertainment for all. I’d be interested in what all of you think. Please read this before you vote.

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VAOIG–YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK

Posted on December 4, 2012 by asknod

In an exciting development for Vets, the Dept. Of Justice, in conjunction with the VA’s Office of the Inspector General, finally got around to measuring David Kwiatkowski for his new striped suit. He has now been indicted for the 30+ … Continue reading →

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