Tag Archives: Gulf War Vets

WALTER REED WHERE ARE YOU?

In what would make any physician, especially a military one, roll over in his grave, would be to see the way the military and by extension, the VA, treat our soldiers and Veterans when they think America isn’t looking or … Continue reading

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BETTER WATCH OUT. BETTER NOT POUT. BETTER NOT FILE ‘CAUSE I’M TELLIN’ YOU WHY

This was in my Facebook from  Chapman AmVETS. Ugly percentages. The comments alone make me sick. Perhaps some of these enlightened people will step forward and sign up for a few years of early morning wake ups and cold chow. Cold … Continue reading

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COLORADO–ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH

Here’s the perfect story for a Fourth of July. I mentioned it somewhere in one of my posts. I believe Randy sent it to me. Lawbob Squarepants, our esteemed rainmaker extraordinaire, sent me the post game wrap this morning. His … Continue reading

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VA PTSD CLAIMS–MUST HAVE ARTICLE

For all of you Vets submitting claims for bent brains syndrome, you would be advised to investigate the condition of your heart. If you have IHD or other heart-related issues, chances are, according to your friendly VA, it’s more likely … Continue reading

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My HealtheVet and the VA Blue Button

Just a short note to report that today we checked out the Blue Button feature.  We were able to view more VA health information online today but not able to download the information because the system is overloaded.  With over … Continue reading

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WHERE’S THAT CONFOUNDED VET?

Member Bruce McCartney, our Atlanta bureau chief, sends us this one. Seems the Atlanta VAMC can’t keep track of it’s PTSD inpatients. To add insult to injury , they can’t or won’t take care of the outpatients either. This is … Continue reading

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Will veterans have to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in January 2014?

There are many uncertainties with the ACA however the answer appears to be NO, eligible veterans (as individuals) can opt VHA without a tax penalty.  However, family members must be enrolled in a government or private health insurance plan.  Why? The VA … Continue reading

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THE ARMY HAS YOUR SIX, BUBBA

Member Jennifer sends me this. It disgusts me to see our troops being screwed just like the wind down of Vietnam. Same exact scenario. No deposit, no return. Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out. And … Continue reading

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VICTORIA’S SECRET–WHEN C-FILES ARE COMPROMISED

I got an email from Victoria about her husband’s c-file. First of all, gentlemen, divorce your mind from her name. This is nothing scurrilous. She could just as well have been named Monica. Names are immaterial. Victoria and her husband have finally … Continue reading

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Meet Ruth and Astra, military working dogs, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28-29, 2013

“Staff Sgt. Jonathan Cooper, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog handler, and Military Working Dog Astra take a break from their Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device patrol….Over the past four months, the MWD team has swept more than 15,000 … Continue reading

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