Tag Archives: HCVETS

ILP–THE LAST SUMMER

Assuming the VA makes good on its promises, August will be the month construction begins on the greenhouse. Having waited almost five years, five more months seems like a heartbeat away. Tuesday last, I met with my old Vocational Rehabilitation … Continue reading

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OUR OLD FRIEND THE 12.7 DsHk

I can remember flying into  Laotian valleys and suddenly hearing one of these bad boys going off over the sound of our engine. A 12.7 mm DsHk shakes the world only slightly less than a 37 mm. AA gun. They … Continue reading

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INDIANAPOLIS VAMC NAMES ROBIN PAUL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Tom Mattice, director of the Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Native Americanopolis, Indiana announced the latest VAMC Employee of the year yesterday. Citing her amazing work with returning Veterans  suffering PTSD, suicidal tendencies and Xanax withdrawal issues, Mr. Mattice recognized her for … Continue reading

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GENTLEMEN, START YOUR GARDENS

I love that phrase as it applies to Grand Prix racing after they read everyone the rules. It’s the last rejoinder before the action begins. Likewise, when spring awakes, it’s showtime and the sap figuratively rises in us. As I … Continue reading

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ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST–THE 3 PERCENTERS

From my neighbor and very good friend brownwater brother Jim, another poignant reminder of our ever-shrinking ranks. Salute with me the three percenters-those who feel that burning need to ensure the peace and prosperity of our amazing country. I’m proud to have … Continue reading

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BVA–THE NEW PRESUMPTIVES FROM CAMP OF THE YOUNG

From the Al Unser Memorial Fort Fumble in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Camp Le Jeune, if spelled correctly, is French as most know. By rights, when named, it would have been more appropriate to call it Camp pour le jeune fils … Continue reading

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UTUBE MEETS PHOTOSHOP AND WE WIN

This is priceless. If Kiedove is going to jump in with a political theme, I promise I will only offer suitable entertainment that is G-rated to counterbalance her thrust. Imagine the effort involved to create this and you have to compliment … Continue reading

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SPRING HATH SPRUNG

Cupcake and I only get to enjoy this visual once a year. Almost from the beginning, the petals begin to fall and the whole effect is lost within ten days. But oh Lordy what a gorgeous ten days. I think … Continue reading

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TOP-SHEETING HITS QTC ON AO CLAIMS

Great. Just what we needed when Vietnam Vets are falling like flies. This is akin to hurry up and pre-deny boots on the ground folks-not to mention Korea/Anderson Is. and any bases stateside. It never ceases to amaze me what … Continue reading

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PTSD–IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

Read this if you ever had any doubts about the C&P Examiners who are independent and open-minded with no preconceived notion of a Veteran having (or not having) a psychiatric disorder that is compensable. http://myvaeducation.loudunskeptic.com/?view=mosaic

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