Tag Archives: Veterans Humor

SNORKELING NO-NOs IN MAUI

In everyone’s claims waiting period, time weighs heavily and dampens one’s spirit. In order to dispel the depression, humor is called for. Humor is important in my VA claims tool pouch. On top of April Fool’s as my birthday and  being an … Continue reading

Posted in Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

FEDS ANNOUNCE NEW STATESIDE POLICY ON MILITARY USE OF GUNS

In response to the most recent atrocity in Tennessee by a troubled young American, the Federal Government today announced plans to erect safe rooms at all federal facilities. Called the “Quiver in place” Program, the newly designed safe rooms will be impervious … Continue reading

Posted in Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

THE ENIGMA OF VA TIME

On average, on my email, I receive more mail asking me how long it will take versus any other subject besides “How high do you think they’ll rate me?” To both questions, I of course go out, slay the virgin hen in … Continue reading

Posted in Food for thought, General Messages, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

THE MOUSE DISPENSER

Over the last four years since my feral kitty Ambush rolled in on Labor Day 2011, I have noticed her frequently hanging around what is called a D-box or distribution box that contains valves to regulate the amount of water … Continue reading

Posted in Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

THOMAS JEFFERSON MEMORIAL TO COME DOWN IN DC

In a nod to the growing chorus of voices denouncing slavery and racism, President Obama signed an Executive Order yesterday directing the  D.C. Parks Commission to begin immediate destruction and removal of the Jefferson Memorial. “Many feel the Memorial glorifies … Continue reading

Posted in Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

HCV–SUNRISE 9/17/1970–SUNSET 6/25/2015–RIP

Once upon a time long ago in a mountainous Kingdom north of Thailand, nestled in a small valley was a funny airpatch but that is another story. I was the “chieu hoi boy” on Tuesdays and Thursdays unless I had … Continue reading

Posted in HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), KP Veterans, Medical News, Sofosbuvir, Vietnam Disease Issues, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

FIRE MISSION–GOLF HOTEL 98335

In keeping with a friendly, nonadversarial venue where the wishes of all are considered, I am officially posting this NOTAM for neighbors and aerial flight operations around Hill 305. 4 July commencing at 2205 HRS (L), heavy artillery and mortar … Continue reading

Posted in Humor, KP Veterans, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY– VET BOY TOYS

Finally, after 18 months in the shop for rehabilitation, my go-kart is finished. 51,236 original miles in 42 years. Too bad it doesn’t have wings. The engine is bigger than the one in the O-1 Birdog I flew in. A … Continue reading

Posted in Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

CAVC–TO WRIT OR NOT TO WRIT

I’m beginning to see a groundswell of disgruntled Veterans contacting me after my prolonged Extraordinary Writ series from January through March. All contain one thread-delay, denial, misconstrual. In a word, all that VA has always been famous for coming on … Continue reading

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, EAJA, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Lawyering Up, Tips and Tricks, VA BACKLOG, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

THE GUNS OF AIR AMERICA

I should paraphrase this one. Some of the guns I could legally bring back that I saw and had in Laos during my employ with Bird and Son Air, aka AirAm, aka Consolidated International Airlines, aka US Agency for International … Continue reading

Posted in From the footlocker, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments