Tag Archives: Gulf War Vets Help

CAVC–MELANCON v. SHINSEKI–MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE

Posted on May 1, 2013 by asknod

About a month ago, the famous Malcolm H. Melancon Jr. of asknod fame contacted us (dogs, ponies, feral cat) and asked Nod where we’d been all these years. It was September 27th, 2011 when I wrote up his last adventures in … Continue reading →

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VA’s NEW PROVISIONAL RATINGS PROCESS

Posted on April 30, 2013 by asknod

When I heard of (and finally understood) the gist of the new provisional ratings announced with great fanfare last week, Blazing Saddles came to mind. More precisely, Cleavon Little as the Western Union Telegram boy. CANDYGRAM FOR MR. MONGO! Mr. … Continue reading →

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FACESNEEZE

Posted on April 27, 2013 by asknod

Presneeze  (presnz)      noun. That awkward moment  with eyes closed before you cut loose with the physical exhalation. synonym prechoo!  (verb)  

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LIFE IN THE WAR LANE–UNCLAIMED

Posted on April 27, 2013 by asknod

I got this from a fellow Vet who is aware of my summer vacation in the Land of the Hmong in 1970. It strikes home as all who served there knew we were in Indian country. With no laws and the Geneva … Continue reading →

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VSOs CONTEMPLATING SURCHARGE

Posted on April 26, 2013 by asknod

In an attempt to stem their expected losses following the revelations of exorbitant CEO pay, the Big Six VSOs announced plans today to institute a temporary surcharge on Vets for helping them with their VA claims. James Robert “Jimbob” Sniffalot, … Continue reading →

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FACIAL HUMOR

Posted on April 25, 2013 by asknod

Dennis put this on my social media register. Well spoken.

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VSOs VERSUS ATTORNEYS

Posted on April 25, 2013 by asknod

I’m worried to death. My attorney just read about the VSO hierarchy’ extravagant wages. He informed me he is angry that he did NOT make $400,000.00 last year nor was he so blessed in 2011. Actually, Bob’s rather in the hole somewhat … Continue reading →

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SAM’S FACEPAGE

Posted on April 24, 2013 by asknod

This is the definitive statement on women to me.

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HOW LOW IS LOW?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by asknod

We ostracize the VA hierarchy for handing out bonuses and partying hearty  in Orlando. We dress down the VA for the whole imbroglio of the backlog and its interminable delays. We laud the VSOs who wave the flag and fight for our … Continue reading →

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MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE TOMATO RANCH

Posted on April 24, 2013 by asknod

Apparently I have been neglecting my charges. When one agrees to give birth to life, one accepts the concomitant duty to succor and protect. I have been remiss with my tomato charges. Today will be one of atonement. I will … Continue reading →

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