Monthly Archives: September 2011

Question on EED

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

broncovet Registered: 01/24/09 Posts: 9 01/24/09 #1 NOD. My claim is in such a chaotic mess, the RO cant decide if my TDIU claim is pending, denied or closed.  April 08 RO decision says denied.  August 08 RO decision says … Continue reading →

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DIY Claim–Danger! Danger!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

NOD Manager Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 652 02/10/09 #1 Here we have a Pennsylvania Veteran who has chosen to defend himself. We are going to dissect his Remand from the BVA and look at mistakes, errors, and ways to prevent you … Continue reading →

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Hi, I am new and need some help

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Dana1999 Registered: 10/10/09 Posts: 3 10/10/09 #1 I served in the Army from 1997 – 2003. I currently have 60% service connected disability and I am getting paid 50 %. I went for initial treatment visit to a new VA … Continue reading →

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I need some guidance

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

flipfarts Registered: 05/12/09 Posts: 19 05/24/09 #1 Dear M/F Veterans I am very grate full for the information posted here for HCV veterans. I have read quite allot. I believe I was screwed by the Ca Dept of Veterans Affairs … Continue reading →

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Afghan Vet needs help, PLEASE!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

chaossoldier24 Registered: 02/23/10 Posts: 1 02/24/10 #1  I am a veteran who served in Afghanistan. I have been in since I was 17 and am currently in the Reserves now. I joined in 2001. While overseas I was exposed to others … Continue reading →

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Advice Needed

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

rotorhead Registered: 04/06/10 Posts: 10 04/06/10 #1 Background; US Army 1967-73 RVN69-71 Emergency Room Tech 72-73 I was discharged in Aug 1973. I was hospitalized in Sept. 73 with Hepatitis, treated at a VA hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. I … Continue reading →

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Medical Records with claim

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

drcorp55 Registered: 06/22/10 Posts: 5 07/12/10 #1 My husband is in the process of submitting claim for Hep C, Vietnam veteran served 1968 – 1969.  Discovered in 2005 after blood test for life insurance – he was denied any life … Continue reading →

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Misdiagnosed for RA?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

squid_with_dragon Registered: 08/15/10 Posts: 131 08/19/10 #1 I was diagnosed with RA when I got out in 1986. I have been getting 40% SC for that.Last fall I was diagnosed with Hep C and the VA doctors told me that … Continue reading →

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C&P for Hep. C Wednesday

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

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 … Continue reading →

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Should I include PTSD in my claim for HCV?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

squid_with_dragon Registered: 08/15/10 Posts: 131 08/16/10 #1 I put in a claim last week for PTSD and Hep C with a DAV NSO.From what I have been reading in the last couple of days here, it sounds like asking for PTSD at … Continue reading →

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