Monthly Archives: September 2011

  Having now read somewhere in excess of 30 to 40 thousand BVA decisions, something very apparent is starting to emerge. Veteran’s claims for HCV where the genotype is mentioned are predominantly Genotype 1A.   While that might not seem … Continue reading →

Fellow Veterans-       The Hepatitis Genotype identified as 3A was only found in two geographic locations in the 60s and 70s. These are identified in numerous Genotype charts that show infection rates for the different types of HCV. 2A … Continue reading →

Sorry. No Tom Cruise and no U-boat commanders in this.        When you file a claim for benefits, you will be asked to supply any and all pertinent evidence you have, know of, and any personal evidence you … Continue reading →

I had the opportunity to roam around inside a VA rater’s noggin recently. I say this in the figurative sense of course. As their thought processes are so jaded, it was difficult getting through it but I have much to … Continue reading →

I find it incongruous to be in the position of waiting for the BVA to make a decision on my claim. I have counseled many other Vets to be patient as the process is interminable. All the tired cliches such … Continue reading →