Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

PETZEL RETIRES–IS HIRED BY QTC?

As most have heard, Doctor Robert Petzel, Under Secretary for Veterans Health, stepped on his necktie and suffered extensive injuries including loss of face. He will retire prematurely but still retain his Golden Parachute Pension. The Government promises no blame will accrue … Continue reading

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LETTUCE APPRECIATE WHAT WE HAVE

No thanks to the VA, I have managed to make the garden produce more than in years past in the summer. I attribute that to my erstwhile fertilizer production experts Dude and Wally. They have been performing yeoman-like service in … Continue reading

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PROBLEMS IN PARADISE

I have a wonderful schedule I follow by rote every year where harvests are concerned. I plan my life around it to have enough time to accomplish each facet before being overwhelmed by the next. Imagine my surprise to discover … Continue reading

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SILVER QUEEN DAY

For two years running, members Leigh and Paul, long-suffering claimants of the VA, have sent me corn to plant. As I’m a sucker for new flavors, I tried to gin up about six last year with disastrous results. It seems … Continue reading

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CLASS OF 2014

We have come a long way from bathing Buckwheat Junior in the kitchen sink to this day. I apologize for not writing for the longest period since I began this blog but the exigencies of both graduating him and getting … Continue reading

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CLOSED–BACK ON SUNDAY

Thanks to Chapter 35 Dependent’s Education Assistance and Uncle Ric, my son is graduating from Gonzaga Law School this weekend. Due to this, I may not be able to transmit from Spokane. However, I intend to take the magic picture … Continue reading

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CUE–THE QUINTESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Clear and Unmistakable Error, or CUE, is one of the most misunderstood, misconstrued, miscombobulated legal concepts for Veterans to absorb. The idea of reaching back into the past to right a wrong is a wonderful thing we enjoy. As long … Continue reading

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The phenomenon of HIV Bug chasers, Gift Givers (Gifters), and the implication for the blood supply

The American Press Association recently dropped the word “homophobia” from its style book for journalists so writers can now address gay-sensitive topics without being accused of hatred or insanity. The FDA is considering whether to allow gay men to donate … Continue reading

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VA ILP–THE FARM REPORT

Just in case the VA sleeps with one eye open to make sure my agrarian pursuits are not a flash in the pan, I present the Grahamcracker report. I have been busy prepping for spring as usual. This always takes … Continue reading

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2014 Hep C Sovaldi sticker shock for insurers

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KKF) has published several articles of interest to Asknod members.   One April 14 headline reads:  Biggest Insurer Shocked with Hepatitis C Costs.   Quote: “United Health Group spent $100 million on hepatitis c drugs in … Continue reading

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