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VETERANS DAY 2026–THE BEST YET

Posted on November 11, 2026 by asknod

This morning I answered an email wishing me a Happy Veterans Day. I emailed back “HVD right back at you”. I triggered send a moment too early but I’m sure the Vet grasped the proper meaning. Which always brings to … Continue reading →

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BVA– SIXTEEN YEARS LATER-SMC S TO T

Posted on November 6, 2026 by asknod

I don’t like to measure time and statisticate on how long it takes to get from A to B or how many hours I spend in litigation. I’m like Larry the Cable Guy. I want to ‘gitterdone’ and move on … Continue reading →

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BVA-LASKA DEJA VU–LOOKIN’ FOR T IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES

Posted on October 29, 2026 by asknod

Big shout out for Amy Odom on her absolutely stellar Laska victory back in…wait, September 4, 2024? But that occurred before my Johnny Vet was denied. We got the Dear John letter on October 5th if you go by the … Continue reading →

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THE SECRETARY COLLINS REPORT CARD–TRICKED OR TREATED?

Posted on October 11, 2026 by asknod

Let me lead off by saying this is not about politics or party affiliation. We don’t do that- or religion- here for good reasons- the very least of which is we have more important matters afoot worth discussing regarding our … Continue reading →

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DEPT. OF VET AFFAIRS–WORKING 9 TO 5 ON DENIALS

Posted on September 13, 2026 by asknod

I wanted to write an article on Friday Sept. 11 but to me, the day shouldn’t involve dragging in Veterans’ trials and tribulations. That’s a day reserved for America’s civilian heroes. Hence, my purposeful two-day delay before writing this. Well, … Continue reading →