Tag Archives: Gulf War PTSD

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by asknod

The military has finally decided that PTSD is misnamed. They think labeling it a disorder might drive away potential sufferers who are turned off by the term “disorder”. The newest idea seems to be PTSI as in “injury”. Well, there … Continue reading →

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PTSD INFO FROM THE VVA

Posted on May 20, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an intriguing read on how the vA and by extension, the military shortsheets the Vet’s bed. It’s almost criminal. Wait. It is criminal. It’s been going on as long as I can remember. I know because I got a … Continue reading →

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Independent Living Program Results

Posted on May 3, 2012 by asknod

As you may know, the VA granted my ILP request for a computer and the peripherals. As rarely as this may happen, and from what I can gather, it’s becoming increasingly so. Oddly, the VA did not put any strictures … Continue reading →

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VARO DETROIT–THE MARCH TOWARDS 2 MILLION CLAIMS

Posted on May 1, 2012 by asknod

Member Bob sent us this from the city that manufactures  Binford Tools and motor vehicles. It is a classic example of what I call divide and conquer. The Veteran has been asked to be honest. This he does. VA immediately … Continue reading →

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NEW MILITARY PTSD PROTOCOLS

Posted on April 26, 2012 by asknod

I guess Sen. Sneakers put the fear of God into those  military shrinks and their minders. I just received this from Deepthroat up in Michigan. He always has the best stuff. Oddly, the military, in spite of what they have always held, … Continue reading →

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VA’S DEFINITION OF EVALUATION

Posted on April 24, 2012 by asknod

Have you ever been misunderstood? Well, perhaps something was lost in translation at the whorehouse in Cholon lo those 40 years ago but I am talking about now. Now, set aside VA’s propensity to “misconstrue” that which we claim so frequently, and … Continue reading →

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VVA– Casting Vets Aside

Posted on April 4, 2012 by asknod

Check out this article I received  today. It unfortunately tells what we all knew would be the case. Accountability… or the lack thereof. Casting Troops Aside- The US Military’s Illegal Personality Disorder Discharge Problem

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Wag the Dog, Army-style

Posted on March 31, 2012 by asknod

If you haven’t watched the movie Wag the Dog with Robert De Niro and  Willy Nelson, this might not have so much resonance with you. If you have, the similarities are priceless. The PTSD thing has become a giant hairball and … Continue reading →

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PTSD–Sen Sneakers to the Rescue

Posted on March 28, 2012 by asknod

Who needs Jim Dandy. We have Sen. Sneakers on the case. When votes count, you can count on Patty to be out in front. This is free PR during “the season”. And for all you guys/gals out there with Bent … Continue reading →

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HOMELESS VETS

Posted on March 17, 2012 by asknod

Well, as usual we are treated to Saturday morning news of Veterans-what else is important? As some know, in Southern California there is a large tract of land (400 acres) called the VA’s west LA campus. This was deeded in … Continue reading →

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