Tag Archives: Gulf War Vets Help

ILP–GET ALL YOUR REQUESTS IN EARLY

Posted on October 24, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an interesting case in Independent Living. And I thought a computer was shooting the moon. This makes a greenhouse look like small potatoes. Over the next year and a half, multiple improvements were made to the Veteran’s home including … Continue reading →

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BVA–INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM- HOME SPA

Posted on October 23, 2012 by asknod

From the Biggest Little Town RO in Nevada In our continuing series on Independent Living Programs, we look at winners. Some reach too far and ask for obvious things which have no chance of success. Remember always the operable word is necessary or … Continue reading →

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WELCOME HOME, GENTLEMEN

Posted on October 23, 2012 by asknod

I spotted this article on Military.com this morning and am happy to announce two more of our BNRs are now home on American Soil. Only 1,655 souls to go.    

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NEGATIVE OBJECTIVE

Posted on October 22, 2012 by asknod

NEGATIVE OBJECTIVE These were always the most frightening of words to hear when we were flying upcountry. Sometimes relayed by Cricket, our 7th Airborne Command Post and sometimes directly on 118.9 frequency, it was radio speak for a pilot down … Continue reading →

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CONGRESS WANTS vA CHIEF OF STAFF OUT NOW

Posted on October 22, 2012 by asknod

I guess it wasn’t a secret but Shawn sent me this. Heap big trouble for Chief. Congress on warpath. Circle the Teepees. Hide the squaws. vA’s troubles are not going to abate. Much like the cowboy who shoots himself in … Continue reading →

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GULF WAR ILLNESSES-AGENT ORANGE IN A DIFFERENT THEATRE

Posted on October 22, 2012 by asknod

First, kudos to Shawn for sending me this. Second, a profound look at what we have not learned from history America, in her haste to become the most dominant military force on Earth, often goes off the reservation in search … Continue reading →

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STORY WITH NO WORDS

Posted on October 20, 2012 by asknod

Member Tom sends us this moving series of pictures.   This is the essence of America’s warriors. Its what makes us a Great Nation under God.  8% of America are all that stand between peace and anarchy in the world. I think … Continue reading →

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VARO–LATEST PLOY TO DELAY/DENY

Posted on October 20, 2012 by asknod

We have been treated to shredding, misconstrual, interminable delays, ignoring our filings, phantom disappearances from the mailroom of unregistered mail, and innumerable other mysteries on our claims. I have told you the bag of tricks is endless and a constantly evolving phenomenon. LawBob … Continue reading →

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BVA-STRETCHING THE TRUTH

Posted on October 20, 2012 by asknod

I spotted this decision and was struck by the reference to Dr. Cecil. I have many who arrive here without a medical nexus asking for help. I generally ask them to send me their medical records from service in order … Continue reading →

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DR. SALLY SATEL–VETS’ NEMESIS

Posted on October 19, 2012 by asknod

I received this missive from LawBob. It appears to be a 2006 headline but I find it intriguing for its message. Nothing has changed in the Army’s or the vA’s modus operandi. Dr. Sally’s New Kidney By Hugh Cox from … Continue reading →

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