Tag Archives: Gulf War Vets Help

VETS BEING “UNFAIR” ABOUT FILING CLAIMS

Posted on August 28, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an interesting take on why we have such a humongous backlog. Blame the internet. If all those Vets returning from Iraqistan would quit filing three page lists we could eliminate it (the backlog) next year. Hellooooo? Nobody told us … Continue reading →

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TODAY’S FACEBOOK WINNER

Posted on August 27, 2012 by asknod

I’m apolitical in that I feel they’re all crooks on both sides of the aisle. I have to go through my Facebook and weed out all the diatribes pro and con every day now. This one I couldn’t resist sharing: … Continue reading →

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SUICIDES UP IN MILITARY

Posted on August 27, 2012 by asknod

In the news–38 troops checked out in July before their enlistments were up causing great consternation among the war planners at the Puzzle Palace. A spokesman for Fort Fumble was heard to mumble something off microphone to the effect that … Continue reading →

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THE ABILITY TO HEAR A PIN DROP

Posted on August 26, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal sends us this priceless piece of American aplomb. Often, when our great country is ostracized by lofty “enlightened” European thinkers, it is usually a Veteran who best offers the most poignant and sarcastic answer. The recent propensity of our elected officials … Continue reading →

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VSOs–A MAJOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Posted on August 24, 2012 by asknod

I know you’ve heard me rail about VSOs and how I feel they are a fifth wheel in the claim. I do know some who have helped but that is postscripted by the Veteran holding the halter. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Horse Trading

Posted on August 21, 2012 by joeaveragevet

I will see your “tinnitus 10%” and raise your 30% PTSD.  Are you “all in”? Whose money is the VA gambling with?  The Veteran’s?  Is this what they call “Liars Poker”? I have heard of this before where the VA rater/rep … Continue reading →

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HEY– YOU VETS ARE EXPENSIVE!

Posted on August 12, 2012 by asknod

Chew on this article. Boot 1.3 million Vets out of VAMCs and save enough money to fight for 12.9 more days in Afland. What are they smoking down in Foggy Bottom? We should be building more VAMCs everywhere because — … Continue reading →

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THE BIG CHICKEN DINNER–WHAT THEY DON’T TELL YOU

Posted on August 12, 2012 by asknod

Many’s the Vet- and even more so now -with these insane year-in, year-out deployments to combat zones, who comes home  slightly bent. I know. I did and couldn’t figure out why everyone was not on the same page with me. You cannot … Continue reading →

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$18.2 MILLION FOR TBI DOWN THE TUBES

Posted on July 20, 2012 by asknod

Detroit Bob sens us this dismal news. It seems like more of the same time after time. The assessment at the end of the article says it all: Dr. Chrisanne Gordon, chairwoman of Resurrecting Lives, a TBI research, treatment and advocacy … Continue reading →

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CAVC–ACEVEDO v. SHINSEKI– TWISTING THE MEANING

Posted on July 19, 2012 by asknod

Claims appealed to the CAVC should have to pass the smell test. This one didn’t. Bernadine Acevedo should be ashamed of herself. Actually Bob, Zach, Myung and Alexandra from the Providence Rhode Island Improv Society should have to apologize for … Continue reading →

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