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KY VARO– COL. SANDERS’ WIDOW LOSES ON DIC AGAIN

In what Veterans Administration historians say is the longest case on record, the widow of  Harland D. Sanders, a colonel in the Kentucky  National Guard, lost again for the third time in her bid to obtain DIC benefits.  The claim … Continue reading

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AND THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY

This little snippet from member  MapleFrank. Looks like Panetta or Hagel’s been sniffing too much Galaxy Glue. Jez, pretty soon we’ll be allowing dogs and predator drones to wear uniforms, too. Most importantly, is it regulation black?

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HCV AND B-NHL LINKED

Great. You think you’re out of the woods and then you realize the effects of 80 weeks of Interferon have wiped out the tumor suppressor genes and you now are developing a ripsnorting good case of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. What else … Continue reading

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THE WISDOM OF JUNIUS P. LONG

“If we concentrated on the really important things in life there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.” Brownwater Jimster sends me this to share with you. As most know, I tread lightly on political subjects because they are, like religion, … Continue reading

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CAVC-EASTMAN V. SHINSEKI–GETTING THE C-FILE THE OLD FASHIONED WAY

I’ve had Vets write me and ask how to pry loose a copy of their c-file after their requests go unanswered for a year or two.  Mr. Clifford A. Eastman, through his able rainmaker, Mr. Mark Lippman, has discovered the … Continue reading

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DOUBLE HEADER

From Emo we get this daisy. The Sanford, Florida Police Department wearing WW2 medals. This is absolutely off the map.   From Loyal, we find out coconuts are the best part of waking up in the morning-especially if you have … Continue reading

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BVA–LIKE A DRUNK NEIGHBOR, VFW IS THERE

 FROM THE JOHN BROWN MEMORIAL  VARO IN HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA Boy, when you have a VSO like this, who needs enemies? VFW is repping this guy and somehow the subject of a nexus letter never came up.  Their scorecard on this … Continue reading

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THE PRESUMPTION OF REGULARITY

It seems Veterans are assailed from every quarter when they file a claim. Denials in this process are endemic and almost guaranteed the first time out. To add insult to injury, the new “Provisional Rating” procedure espoused as the panacea … Continue reading

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COLORADO–ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH

Here’s the perfect story for a Fourth of July. I mentioned it somewhere in one of my posts. I believe Randy sent it to me. Lawbob Squarepants, our esteemed rainmaker extraordinaire, sent me the post game wrap this morning. His … Continue reading

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Not soon enough: health insurance Open Enrollment

Important dates to remember for you, your family, and friends:  Oct. 1 (Open enrollment); Jan. 1 (Coverage may begin); March 31 (Open enrollment CLOSES!) Uninsured Americans are counting the days until 1/1/14, when they may actually be covered by health … Continue reading

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