Tag Archives: Gulf War Vets Help

3RD QUARTER BVA DECISIONS JUST RELEASED

Just noticed the BVA snuck in the third quarter decisions about two months late. Hey, it’s the congressional shutdown, right? Well, not exactly. Seems they’ve been bedeviled all year with this problem. I suppose the mere threat of a shutdown … Continue reading

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News Flash!!! NEW VA Dental Insurance Plans for veterans with Delta or Met Life!

Gee, the day is starting out good.  I emailed my DH’s dentist to find out much it would cost to pay cash for a cleaning and exam.  The answer: $245 with 3 x-rays if needed.  So back to dental insurance … Continue reading

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TIME LIFE BOOKS–MYSTERIES OF CATS EXPLAINED

Ever wonder how people wire their cats? Time Life Books has finally come out with a definitive book on the subject. Utterly fascinating. Learn how to safely wire your cat for Christmas and avoid these costly mistakes.

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OH, NO! SAY IT ISN’T SO MR. BILL

Really? Another one? Say it ain’t so. Was he also a fiduciary by any chance for any of the Vets he counseled in his  former capacity as a VA psychiatrist? We could save taxpayers money and get a twofer if … Continue reading

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DIY veterans service organizations

We’ve been reading Nod’s posts about the veteran scam organizations and high salaries of those who feel entitled to pay themselves well for their efforts to help veterans.  It’s hard not to be distrustful of most of them. Do you … Continue reading

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CAVC– PACHECO v. SHINSEKI- I FORGOT WHAT IT WAS I WAS ARGUING

Rarely, in my limited five years roaming the legal galleries, have I ever heard  stark fear and an an almost constricted throat flailing for words.  Deborah A. Hoet, Appellate Attorney for the VA Secretary via the Office of General Counsel … Continue reading

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DIANE FEINSTEIN AT HER FEINEST HOUR

Remember, we don’t create history anymore. As Veterans, we now simply record it for posterity and try to help the youngsters avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Member Bruce, who isn’t even from the land of the fruits , … Continue reading

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HANOI JANE APPRECIATION DAY

Don’t forget Monday and that special Vietnam Vet in your life. Hanoi Jane Urinal targets are getting in short supply. They haven’t launched the Tombo Cruise Missile version yet but that is in the works. I love Ebay. You just can’t … Continue reading

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DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

A member of ASKNOD has submitted a New York Times article to inform us of an increase in reported military sexual assaults and of reforms being proposed by some in Congress.  Sexual violence is a distressing topic but it behooves citizens to … Continue reading

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“Veterans Affairs Research Supports CDC Recommendation to Screen Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C”

The “Liver Meeting 2013” conference in DC ends tomorrow. The sponsor of the meeting, the American Association of the Study of Liver Diseases(AASLD), released a press release (11/3/13) on the research of Lisa Backus, M.D., Ph.d. from the VA. As … Continue reading

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