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BVA–1151 Claim-Contaminated VA Transfussion

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

9/22/11           As we have current member(s) fighting VA over this issue, I include this as the latest BVA word on the subject. Valuable info is always gleaned from these even if there is nothing precedental about … Continue reading →

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BVA–Read and heed: 100% ratings

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

All Vets filing or still appealing for a higher rating on an existing claim should read this decision. It was well done by the Vet. He did slip on the DM2 nexus , but will probably win if he uses … Continue reading →

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BVA–NGU = Service Connection

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

Something that needs to be expressed more frequently is that sexual promiscuity in service was not willful misconduct when we were in. I assume that is still the case but I don’t keep up on that kind of thing. It … Continue reading →

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BVA–No Nexus=Dreambucks

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

I had to search for a perfect example of this to illustrate the folly of filing a claim without a nexus. This Veteran could have, and most assuredly should have, won this claim. We won’t go into why his Service … Continue reading →

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BVA–New JetGun Win W/ 2 Nexi.

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

       Here is a Lady Vet with her act together. She came armed and dangerous to this shindig. It had to go to the BVA to be won, but we expect that nowadays. The VLJ used some cutting … Continue reading →

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Applying for Hep C?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

prvet Registered: 03/07/11 Posts: 8  03/18/11 #1 Hi: I want to know is there has been any case that have connected gonorrhea to hepc acquired during service in Vietnam. It was treated there and it should be in medical records. It … Continue reading →

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Horse Trading At The BVA Corral.

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

       We see this ploy more and more now as resources become more dear. Someone higher up has finally started paying attention to funding and realizes the VA is getting ready to get slammed with a lot of … Continue reading →

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BVA- Hemorrhoids= HCV

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

Yes, gentle reader, you read that right. HCV from surgery to correct hemorrhoids.  Once upon a time in polite society we would have never presumed to print this for the reader’s edification. Only in America. A win is a win … Continue reading →

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BVA – Gastrodoc vs. ARNP

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

Just when you think you have all the answers and the best or safest way to tackle a hep. claim, along comes a BVA decision that makes you sit up and take notice. Granted this has no precedence and cannot be … Continue reading →

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BVA–38 CFR § 3.156(c) for EED

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

     From that Religiously Challenged city in Texas where they burn down churches  (Waco) comes this quintessential case. Vet applies for chronic Hep. B in 2002. Vet gets the bum’s rush.Vet fails to file NOD and appeal. Vet applies for … Continue reading →

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