C&P for Hep. C Wednesday

rotorhead
Registered: 04/06/10
Posts: 10

	08/20/10	#1

I had my C&P exam this past Wednesday and it went well I hope.The examiner was well educated on this disease. After the exam he stated to me “It is more likely than not that you contracted this disease while serving as a medic while serving in the US Army”Next step is hoping that the rater agrees as well. My claim was well documented with medical records, ect. Thanks for the advice I received here on NOD.

NOD

Manager
Registered: 11/22/08
Posts: 652

Remember the line the Chief (Dan George) kept asking Little Big Man ( Dustin Hoffman)? “Does she show great pleasure when you mount her, my son?” We can only hope the VA shows “great pleasure” when they realize they have another Hepper on the SC roles. The wins are too few and far between. If a Vet has a stomach for the fight and many years available to him, he will prevail. We are seeing claims filed in 2003 that were denied finally appearing before the BVA and being granted. We often quote Vet’s odds at 10-12% predicated on the fact that many lose their stomach for this and fall by the wayside. Unappealed claims are the biggest percentage. VA is counting on this as a natural winnowing experience to separate the poker players from the ribbon clerks. Were every Veteran to stay in this for the long run, the odds would probably climb as high as 25-30%. Keep in mind, Rotormeister, not all Vets had viable, documented risk factors like you. Some Vets have no known causes or risks other than Jetguns. We here believe that is a big risk, but VA holds all the cards in this game. Best of luck on a successful ending, sir. We look forward to hearing back from you.

AZeeJensMom
Moderator
Registered: 01/05/09
Posts: 94

	08/20/10	#3

Good Luck to you rotorhead….I presume you have a rock solid Nexus ? NOD is spot on with the sticking it out. It took over 7 years, but we finally got the dots all connected and BVA returned a favorable decision last month. Looking back, if the same dots were in the right order to begin with, it may not have taken as long to get the service connection. Hopefully our past experiences will help Vets today with their claims. Keep us posted.

AZeeJensMom
Moderator
Registered: 01/05/09
Posts: 94

	08/20/10	#4

P.S. I remember your name and went back to re-read your posts. Keep us posted on your results.

rotorhead
Registered: 04/06/10
Posts: 10

	08/20/10	#5

Thanks all for the replys, yep I realize that the battle has just been joined. I have had this monster since 1973, and would never have had a claim unless I happen on a lab result that the VA NEVER imformed me about. I just wish I could take these people back in time and let them see for themselves what the condidtions were like back in the late 60’s and early 70’s. I hope and pray that those who have this dosen’t give up the fight. If there is anything I can do to help anyone please let me know by PM.Kindest Regards, Dave