Tag Archives: Gulf War Vets Help

vA–HOPE AS A STRATEGY

Posted on October 26, 2012 by asknod

Member Danielle writes of her Adventures in VSOland… Dear Nod, We had our third visit with my husbands new SO at the DAV on Tuesday and Im worried . He doesn’t seem to understand that my husband is not in … Continue reading →

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FACEBOOK POLITICS

Posted on October 25, 2012 by asknod

My facebook page is a reflection of this column I write. Some put their brand of humor there to share with me, too. This I could not resist. We don’t do politics or religion but this expresses what some feel … Continue reading →

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VR&E ILP SURVEY

Posted on October 25, 2012 by asknod

Did any of you get one of these? I love it when I hear from vA. It happens so rarely, I get giddy with excitement DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Veterans Benefits Administration Washington, D.C. 20420 PIN: 71CF29AF Dear  Mr. NOD … Continue reading →

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CAVC KNOWLEDGE–4

Posted on October 25, 2012 by asknod

Once you have been denied at the BVA, your have 120 days and nights to appeal your claim. This is done by sending it in to the Court. If you make the mistake of sending it to your RO or the BVA, … Continue reading →

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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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