Tag Archives: Korean War Vets Help

JON STEWART–RED TAPE DIARIES PART II

Posted on May 4, 2013 by asknod

Perhaps if this wasn’t so tragic, we could see more humor in it. However, the enemy has been identified and it is paper. Nothing more and nothing less. As I pointed out in a prior post and Mr. Stewart confirms, … Continue reading →

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JOE NIX–OMBUDSMAN OF WRITING STYLE

Posted on May 4, 2013 by asknod

Every once in awhile I receive a diatribe from a disenchanted or undermedicated individual who finds fault with my opinion or writing style. Yesterday, I discovered yet another  in my inbox. It appears Mr. Joe Nix, who also travels under the nom … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BENNETT v. SHINSEKI– 1154(b) AND WHEN DID THEY KNOW IT?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by asknod

These pro se attacks on the gates of Rome by insignificant widows are always awe-inspiring. I have written no end of these cases and all have had positive outcomes insofar as the pro se litigants caught the VA doing something … Continue reading →

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CAVC–MELANCON v. SHINSEKI–MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE

Posted on May 1, 2013 by asknod

About a month ago, the famous Malcolm H. Melancon Jr. of asknod fame contacted us (dogs, ponies, feral cat) and asked Nod where we’d been all these years. It was September 27th, 2011 when I wrote up his last adventures in … Continue reading →

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VA’s NEW PROVISIONAL RATINGS PROCESS

Posted on April 30, 2013 by asknod

When I heard of (and finally understood) the gist of the new provisional ratings announced with great fanfare last week, Blazing Saddles came to mind. More precisely, Cleavon Little as the Western Union Telegram boy. CANDYGRAM FOR MR. MONGO! Mr. … Continue reading →

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FACECAT

Posted on April 28, 2013 by asknod

Today’s winner:   Second Place:

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FACESNEEZE

Posted on April 27, 2013 by asknod

Presneeze  (presnz)      noun. That awkward moment  with eyes closed before you cut loose with the physical exhalation. synonym prechoo!  (verb)  

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LIFE IN THE WAR LANE–UNCLAIMED

Posted on April 27, 2013 by asknod

I got this from a fellow Vet who is aware of my summer vacation in the Land of the Hmong in 1970. It strikes home as all who served there knew we were in Indian country. With no laws and the Geneva … Continue reading →

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HOIST ON HIS OWN PETARD

Posted on April 27, 2013 by asknod

Rarely, just rarely, mind you, can you put one over on me. You have to be slick and svelte. It helps if you’re one of my immediate family where the trust is implicit. As most know. April Fool’s Day is … Continue reading →

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VSOs CONTEMPLATING SURCHARGE

Posted on April 26, 2013 by asknod

In an attempt to stem their expected losses following the revelations of exorbitant CEO pay, the Big Six VSOs announced plans today to institute a temporary surcharge on Vets for helping them with their VA claims. James Robert “Jimbob” Sniffalot, … Continue reading →

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