Tag Archives: Gulf War Vets Help

ASKNOD POLLS FOR VETS.

As usual, the voting booth is open and we trust you not to pull a Kel and stuff it to make a point. But really. Do we have to ask America this question? There are interesting pros and cons to … Continue reading

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EMAILS FROM DC

This just in from member , and now neighbor, Mark. In hopes of garnering support for our gallant, courageous cause, he opted to email the Big Guy with the buck stops here on his desk asking him how long it … Continue reading

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ACCEPTED TRIBAL WISDOM OF THE VA

We have a problem, Houston, Waco, Oakland, St. Pete’s et al. Our VAROs are faced with an interminable backlog of claims. This, in turn, is being passed on to the BVA in the form of erroneously denied claims, perpetuating what … Continue reading

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QUESTION ABOUT PENDING CLAIMS DOCTRINE

Rashid El Malik adds a comment to our Pending claims doctrine post and I thought I would bring it out here so others can see what he’s asking. I have a question? In 2003 I filed a claim for R wrist … Continue reading

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Lincoln: “…To care for him who has borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan…”

My DH and I watched director Steven Spielberg’s movie, Lincoln, last night. It tells the story of how the Thirteenth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution was narrowly passed.  We found it to be a fine and inspiring movie and … Continue reading

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NEW INFO ON URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS=HCV

Here’s a great article submitted by Jules, member extraordinaire and volunteer nexus letter writer (he’s a Physician’s Assistant). We will never have too much medical (or legal) help doing this so it’s encouraging to see other Vets who have immersed … Continue reading

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CONCERNED VETERANS OF AMERICA DELIVERS PETITION

Absolutely great! The first VA Secretary in the history of VASECS finally begins to modernize VA by revamping antique procedures and they want to give him a Texas Necktie Party. Sometimes I wonder what passes for a feeble mind. This … Continue reading

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HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

Ever since we got the nasty news of what Monsanto is up to, we’re pretty darn careful what we plant and where we get the seeds. Cupcake was in charge of that this year and the insane desire to accessorize colors  (Monsanto … Continue reading

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Your veterans’ benefits, SSA benefits and the threat of the chained CPI

AARP has been educating seniors on what politicians are up to with the Chained CPI, which is “a fancy Washington term that means cutting the cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for social security and veterans benefits.  The cut would start now and grow … Continue reading

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INTERFERON INFORMATION FOR SECONDARY CLAIMS

Malcolm in the middle is getting ready to go back and gird for a second battle with VA. He kicked the dragon but in the process, he got winged. All who have done Interferon have their private horror tale to … Continue reading

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