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THE BATTLE OF ATHENS, TENN.–1946

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

Sent in by member Bob. Something I certainly didn’t know. I’m sure everyone in Tennessee is aware of it, but I wasn’t and I only lived a whoop and a holler over the Appalachians in Virginia for most of my … Continue reading →

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THANK YOU vA

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

On behalf of myself and the crew here at ASKNOD (Cupcake, Joe Average Vet,horse, goat, feral kitty and two dogs), I wish to thank the vA for the new computer and peripherals which were installed by their IT technician. Everything … Continue reading →

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Can we trust the VA?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Many Vets have mixed feelings whether to trust the VA or not while others have a strong opinion one way or the other.    On one hand, Veterans who have weaved through the disability maze at the VA receive their compensation checks … Continue reading →

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BVA–WINNING WITH A PROBATIVE NEXUS

Posted on June 13, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE LAST LIVE FREE OR DIE STATE  IN THE UNION RO (MANCHESTER, NH) What constitutes a probative nexus? How can you tell if you have the real McCoy from Dr. Bash and/or one of  his cohorts in the biz? … Continue reading →

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IT ONLY RAINS ON TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS IN MAUI

Posted on June 13, 2012 by asknod

On my second vacation to Hawaii in 1993, we went to Maui in June. The wind blows a lot there and really messes with your golf game. I hate that when that happens. We stayed at the beautiful Kaanapali Alii condos … Continue reading →

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VA’s newest “homeless solution”: Smart Phone application?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by joeaveragevet

A few days ago, I pointed out that instead of paying out about 400 million in bonuses, the VA could instead award about 74,400 homeless Vets each a 40% disability rating.  Instead of paying homeless Vets, they propose to give them … Continue reading →

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VHA–GIT ‘ER DONE

Posted on June 12, 2012 by asknod

File this one under “We’re paddlin’ as fast as we can!” Member Randy sends us this from his sleuthing everywhere. Sometimes PR flacks tend to be too exuberant and overstate what they were given to disseminate to the mainstream media … Continue reading →

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WALMARTIANS & THE WAR OF 1812

Posted on June 12, 2012 by asknod

Member (and former Marine) Tombo sends me this one. It’s so priceless I have to share it in its entirety. While I only visit WallyWorld in the fall to get my hunting license, I must admit I, too, see a … Continue reading →

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BVA–LAST NEXUS STANDING

Posted on June 11, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a little trick we have noted over the years of reading decision after decision. On a vast majority of the claims for jet guns, most Vets, due to their unfamiliarity with the Caluza triangle (Hickson elements), submitted claims without nexus … Continue reading →

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PENSION FLIM-FLAMMING

Posted on June 11, 2012 by asknod

Giving credit where credit is due, member Shawn sends us this morsel. It’s a sore point with me and others where our Veterans assets are disbursed. This really hit home for me in 2010 when my wife’s father passed away. … Continue reading →

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