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From the bottom of the drawer

Posted on March 13, 2012 by asknod

Remember these little gems? M-118s were referred to by many names depending on if they had flechettes or Willy Peter in them. The H/Es were my favorite because it made you feel like Superman to be able to throw a … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Day

Posted on March 13, 2012 by asknod

This from brownwater Squid member Jimbo: I was sitting at a traffic light yesterday, minding my own business, waiting for it to turn green. A carload of young, loud Muslims shouting anti-American slogans including ‘death to all infidels’ stopped next … Continue reading →

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BVA– HCV? Well,Not Exactly.

Posted on March 13, 2012 by asknod

Veterans would do well to analyze this decision and realize the argument is specious. The BVA and it is companion RO have gone to great lengths to bandy words about in such a way as to semantically hide the truth. … Continue reading →

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Dayton VAMC Malpractice problems.

Posted on March 12, 2012 by asknod

Eagle-eyed member Loyal spotted these this morning. As much as VA likes to tout the Presumption of Regularity in this and that, and Doctors can do no wrong, we still read about these glaring VA “medical misadventures” which always seem to be … Continue reading →

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BVA– SUGARDADDY?

Posted on March 11, 2012 by asknod

Here’s another one of those Nashville Cats who won. I couldn’t believe this. It’s enough to make you want to move to Nashville and file there. I had to look and see which VLJ had written a perfectly phrased Benefit … Continue reading →

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COVA– JOLLEY v. DERWINSKI–DUE PROCESS

Posted on March 11, 2012 by asknod

Jolley v. Derwinski is one of the early COVA decisions where the Court was appalled to find out the vicarious manner in which the VA treated its Veterans. This may have come as a surprise to the newly constituted Court, … Continue reading →

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VA’s WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Posted on March 10, 2012 by asknod

I logged on to Ebenefits last night to look for progress on my appeal. Lo and behold, someone has been busy. The date of current progress has jumped from January 25th, 2012 to the current one below showing they were … Continue reading →

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VA WEIGHS IN ON GUN OWNERSHIP

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

As if VA didn’t have enough on their plate trying to adjudicate claims in an timely manner, they now have embarked into the field of gun safety and what it constitutes. As some know, I am a benefactor member of … Continue reading →

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Good News On VERTEX Studies

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

I just received this from member Randy N. Thank you for finding this and contributing. I’m glad they have finally found something that kicks ass on the 1a and 1b flavors. http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/70549/Positive+Data+on+VRTX

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JOINT MOTIONS FOR REMAND–WHAT ARE THEY?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

On the offbeat chance you have to fight your way up to the CAVC for justice, you will probably be offered the JMR by the VASEC’s henchmen. Judging by their track record, this appears to be the most likely scenario. … Continue reading →

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