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IF WALLS COULD TALK

Posted on July 18, 2013 by asknod

Bob from the mosquito Capitol of the the US sends us this touching reminder of just what Our Wall doesn’t say. Perhaps I say that selfishly, but it is my touchstone for those who served with me, those I knew … Continue reading →

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BVA–§1151 CLAIM GOES UP IN SMOKE

Posted on July 17, 2013 by asknod

Fellow member Mikey of cereal fame, has filed a §1151 claim asserting the VA gave him the bug in 1997. Makes sense. He didn’t have it then and after a few procedures that went south, he had it in 1999. … Continue reading →

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BVA–HCV FROM C-RATIONS

Posted on July 17, 2013 by asknod

In our continuing search for risk factors for HCV, we come across some novel concepts. It seems some have been plagiarizing from the same playbook. It is established fact that a chemical-2,4 D 2,4,5 T-cannot, in and of itself, create … Continue reading →

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NEW CLASS OF BRITISH DESTROYERS LAUNCHED

Posted on July 16, 2013 by asknod

The Royal Navy is proud to announce its new fleet of Type 45 destroyers. Having initially named the first two ships HMS Daring and HMS Dauntless, the Naming Committee has, after intensive pressure from Brussels, renamed them HMS Cautious and HMS … Continue reading →

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MILESTONES–LARRY BACON

Posted on July 16, 2013 by asknod

We received mail from four tour dustoff medic (and member Bruce) of the passing of another of our brethren from what the  VFW insists wasn’t a war. Semantics sometimes obscures the reality of life. We have seen that in Florida … Continue reading →

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VETS MORE LIKELY TO HAVE HCV

Posted on July 16, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Dennis (Smoke). Vets born between 1945 and 1965 are far more likely to have HCV. Gee, where did the VA police park the Squad car? I don’t see it out front. Having had ample opportunity to … Continue reading →

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FED. CIRCUS–RIZZO v. SHINSEKI (2009)–CHECK THE DOCTOR STAT

Posted on July 15, 2013 by asknod

From member Eric, I am reminded that this is a seminal decision that any Vet who aspires to run with the VA Bulls should read. It’s message is simple. Who is the doctor telling the BVA Veterans Law Judge that … Continue reading →

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WGM’s TREASURES–PART DEUX

Posted on July 15, 2013 by asknod

Member WGM, a member of the Loyal Order of AskNod Veterans, Whacko, Texas Post 9, has been hard at it coming back out of the hole of near death. Since it appears now he’s not going to be room temp. … Continue reading →

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SOUTHERN AIRMEN

Posted on July 15, 2013 by asknod

Member Bruce from the last town Sherman burned on his way to the sea sends us this vignette. Southern anyone always stops and analyzes the problem from a more pragmatic view before issuing a panicked reply. Indeed, there will be … Continue reading →

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NPRC RESTORATION STORY

Posted on July 14, 2013 by asknod

Member John sends us this tasty treat. Forty years later they are hard at it. I commend them. If I were doing it, I’d concentrate on the newer rather than the older records. I suppose I shouldn’t bitch. They’ll spend … Continue reading →

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