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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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BVA–DYING BEFORE YOUR CLAIM IS DONE

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

  We are attaching a series of decisions that deal with the “What if” of passing before one’s claim is accomplished. This situation leaves the battle for DIC in the widow’s lap. The first decision here is what we call … Continue reading →

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BVA- Oops! He died.

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

This is an example, in our minds, of what the VA wishes it could do with all our claims. We know there are a few caring souls in the system and they work hard to see justice done. Unfortunately, justice … Continue reading →

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HCV Genotypes and Jetguns

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

  Having now read somewhere in excess of 30 to 40 thousand BVA decisions, something very apparent is starting to emerge. Veteran’s claims for HCV where the genotype is mentioned are predominantly Genotype 1A.   While that might not seem … Continue reading →

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Hepatitis 3A Genotype

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

Fellow Veterans-       The Hepatitis Genotype identified as 3A was only found in two geographic locations in the 60s and 70s. These are identified in numerous Genotype charts that show infection rates for the different types of HCV. 2A … Continue reading →

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New Address- Military Medical Records

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

hcvet Moderator Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 48  09/27/11 #1 Hi folks, Please direct new members that need medrecs to include this address National Personnel Records Center 1 Archives Drive St Louis, MO 63138-1002 … USA For Pre2001 veterans should send a request … Continue reading →

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Independent Living Program

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

Dang. I just got turned down by VA for a new computer, a greenhouse and a sewing machine. This is available to those of us who are never going to work again. It’s called the Independent Living Program or ILP … Continue reading →

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AO Exposure on Naval Ships

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

 If you have been denied SC for any AO diseases because the VA said you weren’t in country or because of the Haas ruling on blue water Navy, see this site to see if you ship was designated as an … Continue reading →

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