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VA Town Hall Events

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Laura

First, Happy Thanksgiving to all NODDERS.   Secretary McDonald has instructed all VISNs to hold Town Halls.  The purpose, according to this press release(10/4/14) is “As part of our Road to Veterans Day, VA is taking a hard look at … Continue reading →

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Revisiting CDC’s Bruce Weniger’s jet injector slide presentation, 2004

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Laura

This slide set (LINK BELOW) may be useful to those who have not seen it before. I’ve come across this slide presentation given at a WHO conference before but it’s good to review.  Bruce Weniger provides some background on the … Continue reading →

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Sit, stay, rappel: Dogs fast rope with their handlers

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Laura

A few unique images for military working dog lovers to enjoy.   Who: 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III;  What: Tomorrow’s veterans training; Where: MEFCAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan. When: October 14, 2014. Photos: Lance Cpl. … Continue reading →

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SEARS ROEBUCK– THE VET’S FRIEND

Posted on November 20, 2014 by asknod

I received this from member Randy of the “I’m higher than you state of Colorado”.  Great news when you are planning things like major purchases. I like to buy American and give my business to those who stand with me … Continue reading →

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ILP–MY LITTLE GREENHOUSE

Posted on November 20, 2014 by asknod

As usual, this will mark another year gone by while VA attempts to ignore it’s own mandates for severely disabled Vets. The best excuse yet is that I now no longer qualify for ILP because my “grant” of two years … Continue reading →

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THANKSGIVING FACEPLACE

Posted on November 19, 2014 by asknod

It’s that most beautiful time of the year. I’m on Day 150 of 168. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and summer is behind us. The greenhouse is popping with the winter lettuce and Pak Choy. No typo there. All … Continue reading →

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Arizona Veteran receiving non-VA emergency care screwed by private hospital and the VA

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Laura

When a veteran is enrolled in VA, and Medicare (original or Medicare Advantage), and then is rushed to a non-VA hospital in an emergency (as advised by the VA), what is supposed to happen? Is he responsible for the portion … Continue reading →

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Poor VHA business practices hurt all veterans

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Laura

In 2012, OIG determined that the VHA had mismanaged its Medical Care Collections Fund (MCCF) program.  They write:  VHA is authorized to bill third-party health insurance for covered health care provided to veterans at VA and non-VA medical facilities. The MCCF program … Continue reading →

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PRESUMPTION JUNCTION, WHAT’S YOUR FUNCTION?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by asknod

Shades of Sesame Street. Now you’re going to have that antique ditty running through your brain for a week. Presumptions. This seems to be the new lightning rod of Veterans Law. VA has always held a royal flush in this game … Continue reading →

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Another strategy for getting veteran-related questions answered clearly

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Laura

I’ve often been impressed with the clarity of reports written by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) at the Library of Congress (LOC).  I had a few questions about Health Care for Veterans: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions  (2/24/14) and sent an … Continue reading →

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