Monthly Archives: February 2014

VA-HOLD THE BINOCULARS BACKWARDS, PLEASE

Posted on February 8, 2014 by asknod

Sometimes, they really must take us for dolts, complete boobs or functionally illiterate, double -digit IQ  quirks of society legally licensed to drive automobiles. Children in adult suits if you will. This kind of three card Monte game is the … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–DIXON V. SHINSEKI–WE AIN’T OBLIGATED TO HELP YOU

Posted on February 6, 2014 by asknod

Every once in a while, we get another piece of justice that preserves our sanity and rebuts the idea that we’re pissing into the wind. Veterans law, while touted to be the most lenient, and notably tilted in favor of … Continue reading →

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HCV TRANSMISSION VIA SEX

Posted on February 6, 2014 by asknod

Finally, someone put this to rest with a concise study. Yes it is possible. In many cases it was the only known risk factor. The fact that VA lists it as a risk in the Risk Factors Questionnaire is a … Continue reading →

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HCV COURSE KNOWLEDGE

Posted on February 3, 2014 by asknod

Here’s a great article to keep us to speed on what medical science has uncovered as secondaries to HCV.

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WIN OR DIE

Posted on February 3, 2014 by asknod

The email that prompts this is tempered by the magnificent game I watched yesterday. Having been raised in Seahawks since their inception in 1976, I have been captive of their dismal performances over the years. Nevertheless, I always kept faith … Continue reading →

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AND EVEN MORE GOOD NEWS

Posted on February 3, 2014 by asknod

Mark, or Hepsick as he has used as a handle over the years, has had one of the hardest, nastiest examples of a VA HCV claim. Imagine the worst case of circumstances–then multiply it by two 48 week courses of … Continue reading →

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More good news

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Laura

I want to share the good news that my husband’s disability claim has been largely successful–although he was denied HCV.  We received a decision in under one year and the information found on this website was critical. Nonetheless, there is … Continue reading →

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