Monthly Archives: September 2011

Medical Records

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

wekan1 Registered: 08/08/10 Posts: 4 08/24/10 #1 several weeks ago I sent a request for my med recs, yesterday I recieved an envelope from the records division that contained records of several sick calls, some dental recorde and a form … Continue reading →

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Decision

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Janicea6856 Registered: 03/12/09 Posts: 8 08/01/09 #1 Hi all, Just wanted to let you know my husband heard from the VA yesterday…  They said he’s 30% and will receive $421/month with back payments from Oct 08 through now….  I applied … Continue reading →

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Good News !!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

rotorhead Registered: 04/06/10 Posts: 10 09/30/10 #1 I just received my decision from the V A. Service connected. Yipeeee. The not so good news is it is at 0%. Which at this time is ok. Got over the biggest hurdle … Continue reading →

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New and need help please

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

HepMe Registered: 12/01/10 Posts: 7 12/01/10 #1 Hello fellow Vets.Army Vet here, dates of active service June95 thru Oct97 then in ARNG thru 2003. Already 20% rated DAV for disabilities unrelated to Hepatitis. Recently (like two weeks ago) diagnosed during … Continue reading →

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Liver Transplant/HCV

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

ericdale Registered: 06/05/11 Posts: 2 06/12/11 #1 Never done this before but here goes. I was Army 72-75,   Ft Knox basic, Korea, finished in Ft Riley. We were given shots by syringe in basic, and the jet gun at Travis … Continue reading →

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Pension vs. Service Connection

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

6/30/11 I’m at the decision phase for a non service pension for my hep c and or liver issues, im not sure how it was filed by the vso , until i see the decision i wont know exactly. I … Continue reading →

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Miss date for Appeal

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

6/20/2011  Need your help, miss appeal date in May 2011.  I now have a nexus letter in hand from doctor Dr Cecil Bennett, (praise God). What do I do now? File a new claim, or how to get nexus letter … Continue reading →

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HCV from VA hospital laziness

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

This is my first post so be gentle! Back in 1997, I had a colonoscopy day before Thanksgiving where they removed their usual 5 pollups. Went back to Friday and immediately started bleeding. I went straight to VA hospital where … Continue reading →

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How do you get a nexus?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

  Hi, I have been battling with the VA since 2004 on getting my ratings where they should be and getting a rating for my HepC, but it has been a long road. first things first. I guess I am … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO THE BVA

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

WELCOME TO THE BVA Congratulations. You have now lost at the AOJ level (your local RO) and have filed your Form 9. VA will dutifully shuffle your C-file, file their Form 8 and attach it, and stick this thing somewhere … Continue reading →

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