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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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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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