Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

Update: Exeter Hospital’s HCV problems

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Laura

Exeter Hospital’s “outbreak” strain of HCV has risen to 30 patients and one employee (HCW) from the previously reported 26 patients and one employee. But wait, there’s more!  There are 12 other patients of the Cardiac Cath. Lab that have different … Continue reading →

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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

Posted on July 18, 2012 by asknod

Just received this from Member Bob. I make no suggestions on how to you view politics or politicians. I think they are all equally perverse and lower than whale poop. We report. You decide. On another note, I’m betting heavily … Continue reading →

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F. D. A. uses spyware against its own scientists

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Laura

Why haven’t scientists forcefully come forth to shed light on the potential for medical devices to spread infectious diseases such as HCV?   The F. D. A. regulates medical devices (jet-guns, syringes, endoscopes etc..) and their proper sterilization. Isn’t keeping … Continue reading →

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VSO’s Report Card for 2011

Posted on July 15, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Some time ago, a popular blogger made a reference that VSO’s “had better records” than attorneys.   Being a curious fellow, I had to check it out to see if his “bragging” had any substance.  It did not.     … Continue reading →

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BVA–WHERE ARE THOSE 2012 DECISIONS?

Posted on July 15, 2012 by asknod

    Up to now, this was merely an annoying delay. What is becoming apparent is that the publishers entrusted with getting decisions out in the online version are callously ignoring us and failing to publish them. Or, conversely, they are disabling … Continue reading →

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HOMELESS VET WINS VHA BENEFITS

Posted on July 14, 2012 by asknod

Member Randy found this homeless Connecticut Yankee banished from King Eric’s Court. Its living proof that you can fight the system and win. Oddly, very few try what this gentleman did. Thank goodness someone gave him that helping hand. Sometimes its … Continue reading →

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85% DENIAL=?

Posted on July 14, 2012 by asknod

Member Darryl emailed me with his tale of woe. He’s been denied for HCV via jetguns and/or tattoos. It seems he had some artwork done in Texas before heading to Germany in the 80’s. When he was discharged, no one … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BOWEN v. SHINSEKI–SEMPER FI, DUDE

Posted on July 12, 2012 by asknod

Every once in a while I see a good decision but often all I see in panel opinions is negligent lawyering . Call it Driving (claim) under the Influence (of Lawyer). What else can you take away from this? I … Continue reading →

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HAL 9000 SERIES–THE M-21 1MR

Posted on July 11, 2012 by asknod

Meet the new, improved M21-1MR WARMS Computer. I bet that all this time you thought  there were little munchkins running to and fro down at the RO with C-files balanced on their heads. Busy, busy, busy. Or not. What is … Continue reading →

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SEXUAL ASSAULT PETITION

Posted on July 10, 2012 by asknod

I received this from member Shawn this morning as well as Emo (Twinny). It makes my skin crawl to thing that we would turn these animals loose to prey on women after service. This is Big Chicken Dinner  or a … Continue reading →

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