Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

On a pinhead

I’ve been reading a biology text book (c. 1987) that we own.  These sentences struck me: “A virus is a genome enclosed in a protective coat.  The tiniest viruses are only 20 nm in diameter–smaller than a ribosome.  Millions could … Continue reading →

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FORT LEUKEMIA PRESUMPTIVE DISEASES

Here’s the list of diseases associated with the carcinogens found in Fort Leukemia’s water. ‘‘(i) Esophageal cancer. ‘‘(ii) Lung cancer. ‘‘(iii) Breast cancer. ‘‘(iv) Bladder cancer. ‘‘(v) Kidney cancer. ‘‘(vi) Leukemia. ‘‘(vii) Multiple myeloma. ‘‘(viii) Myleodysplasic syndromes. ‘‘(ix) Renal toxicity. ‘‘(x) … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD @ KINDLEBOOKS

Gee, I guess I’m officially published. I was looking on line to see if it had showed up and up sprang this. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=ASKNOD. If you use the Kindlebook phenomenon, you can download it from your computer. I still don’t have any … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BATSON V.SHINSEKI– CURED HEP=NO DICE

Much has been published here about representing yourself. When the evidence is so dispositive as to leave no room for doubt, we advocate it wholeheartedly. This is always true but only up to a point. When going before the CAVC, … Continue reading →

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MEET YOUR NEW FRIENDS AT THE VETERANS SERVICE CENTER

I love it when government puts catchy, happy phrases or names to things in hopes a new coat of paint will hide the rust. This is pretty much what happened at VAROs across the country in the late 90s. In order to get in … Continue reading →

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PS FORM 3817 TO THE RESCUE

After waiting patiently for nigh on eight months waiting for acknowledgement of my filing of CUE for the reduction of my 10% rating on PCT, I took IRIS in hand and sent in a query. Here’s what I got back: … Continue reading →

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Words worth remembering: FDA public hearing on jet-guns (8/9/05)

Revisit with me the picture Dr. Martin Friede (WHO) painted seven long years ago concerning jet-gun devices (emphasis mine): CHAIRMAN EDMISTON: You represent sort of the pragmatic perspective here, Dr. Friede. You’re out there in the field. If industry met … Continue reading →

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38CFR §3.218=SHREDDERGATE

I spotted this in the VBM this morning before my journey to the land of vAMC. We have several vets from the Cleveland area, one of whom has incontrovertible proof of the shrinking C-file phenomenon. That would be our Joe … Continue reading →

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vA JOBS PROGRAMS BY MOS

At last, we’re going to be saved. Yessir. They’re starting with military policemen  and eventually will work all the way down to cooks in the mess hall as culinary masters in Michelin 5 star Restaurants. Were you a mechanic? Chances are … Continue reading →

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VA-FAIR AND BALANCED

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Undersecretary for vA Apologies doesn’t come out with the new Logo. No flies on Fox News. FAIR AND BALANCED YOU REPORT WE DECIDE  According to the poohboahs, every claim is viewed in the light most favorable … Continue reading →

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