Monthly Archives: August 2012

Horse Trading

Posted on August 21, 2012 by joeaveragevet

I will see your “tinnitus 10%” and raise your 30% PTSD.  Are you “all in”? Whose money is the VA gambling with?  The Veteran’s?  Is this what they call “Liars Poker”? I have heard of this before where the VA rater/rep … Continue reading →

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FDA puts hold on HCV drug testing at Idenix

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Laura

This news may be of interest to those who are waiting for HCV treatments that are less toxic than current ones and effective in achieving SVR in more patients.  This action is related to the Bristol-Myers post made previously. Pipeline … Continue reading →

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VA appeals on hold? Is Obama trying to “catch up” the claims backlog before the election?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by joeaveragevet

This one is apparently controversial, but at least one Vet indicates their Veteran Service Officer told them the VA has put all appeals on hold.     Some have speculated that the president wants to “catch up” on the backlog to … Continue reading →

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BvA– PROBLEM SOLVED-SHUT IT DOWN

Posted on August 20, 2012 by asknod

In a blinding stroke of genius akin to Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot, the BvA opted to take down their entire site and quell the growing discontent emanating from Vets’ inability to view their appellate reviews. I notice they echo … Continue reading →

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RACHEL MADDOW AND THE CIGARETTE RO

Posted on August 19, 2012 by asknod

Member Kel sends us this interesting clip from Rachel. I compliment her on noticing this and commenting on it. She’s sooooo busy. But… we need all the help we can get and this is good PR.

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BOISE IDAHO HCV HOEDOWN

Posted on August 19, 2012 by asknod

Mark your calendars in Boise, Squid and Mike! Alert member Mikey sent me this and wondered if everyone was getting one. I’m sorry, Mike but every time someone with that name shows up I think of the cereal commercial where … Continue reading →

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vA HCV RELATED DOG & PONY SHOWS

Posted on August 19, 2012 by asknod

Enclosed for your edification is a large compendium of all things HCV from the vA library. No, Virginia. The small v is not a typo. It represents the government’s commitment to Veterans who merit a capitalized V. As such, anything you read … Continue reading →

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ENCOUNTERS OF THE ROTARY WING KIND

Posted on August 18, 2012 by asknod

Member Bob ( a rotary wing fanatic) sent us this lovely picture of his first rating flight. Seems he confused the throttle with the collective on this buggy. Everyone came out in one piece except the hanger and the chopper. … Continue reading →

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MARS–IN ALL ITS SPLENDOR

Posted on August 18, 2012 by asknod

Member Dave sends me these uncensored photos taken by the new Mars probe. He works for NASA and felt that I should have them. Apparently we aren’t getting the whole story on this. Way to go, Dave. Thank you for … Continue reading →

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DRACO–HCV GODSEND?

Posted on August 18, 2012 by asknod

I found this in a magazine and immediately did a lot of research on it. DRACO stands for  Double-stranded RNA Activated Caspase Oligomerizers. It was touted as a killer of HIV and innumerable other viruses-some as lethal as Ebola.  What was … Continue reading →

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