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Milestones–Gary Lupole

Posted on February 4, 2012 by asknod

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Gary Lupole, Veteran and husband of Patricia. She is, after all, the reason this site exists. She had the farsightedness to give me a voice in August 2008. Gary … Continue reading →

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Fed. Cir.–CUSHMAN v. SHINSEKI–DUE PROCESS

Posted on February 3, 2012 by asknod

There has been much talk about what constitutes “due process” and a lot of it has been misleading. While perusing another Vet’s site, I noticed a long diatribe about what was reputed to not be due process and Cushman was … Continue reading →

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WGM–THE SAGA CONTINUES

Posted on February 2, 2012 by asknod

Nothing floats my boat like the realization of a long overdue rating after a series of snafus. By now, I’m sure a large number of you are aware of WGM’s unfortunate travails with the Houston RO. We are told that … Continue reading →

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LETTUCE DEPRESSION

Posted on February 2, 2012 by asknod

I am sure you, my fellow Veterans, are aware of this phenomenon by now. If not, forewarned is forearmed. We have all read of the large numbers of Veterans returning from the latest wars with horrible cases of depression stemming … Continue reading →

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BRAIN DEATH

Posted on February 1, 2012 by asknod

Stick Deodorant   I got a new stick deodorant today. The instructions said: “Remove cap and push up bottom.”   I can barely walk, but whenever I fart the room smells lovely.

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VA BACKLOG DISSIPATING (SOON)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by asknod

On my morning hike (100 yards) to the mailbox for the paper, I am always accompanied by my able-bodied PDAs. That would be the 4 personal dog assistants and the new kitty who mistakenly believes she’s actually a canine. With … Continue reading →

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Bristol Meyers Touts New Oral Antiviral Treatment

Posted on January 30, 2012 by asknod

Check this out. It’s hot. I know its still not the cat’s pajamas, but it will help someone in the interim. A true non-interferon is what I’ve been hoping and waiting for. The only problem is it can’t be something … Continue reading →

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MEN LIKE AU CHOCOLAT TOO

Posted on January 30, 2012 by asknod

Unfortunately, guys also like white socks with brown shoes. Big belt buckles are often another trademark of men here in the west. I’m interested in the wallets with chains attached to the big belts with the big belt buckles. What’s … Continue reading →

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CAVC– KATH v. SHINSEKI–NO RETROSPECTIVE EXAMS

Posted on January 29, 2012 by asknod

Richard P. Kath filed for hep in 1978. As with most of us, he didn’t know the program and received a denial slip. He didn’t appeal, but it appears he refiled in 1980. He got the same treatment  from what … Continue reading →

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Will Electronic C-Files Reduce VA’s Errors?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by asknod
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