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2010 CAVC decisions

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

This hasn’t been a stellar year for Vets at the CAVC. Of 32 panel cases heard to date, 11 were decided (for the most part) in favor of the Vet and 15 affirmed the decision of the Board. An additional … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2010

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

Veterans Day 2010  The CAVC (Court) just came out with a panel decision regarding communications between a claimant and the VA. As expected, it simply reiterated the same argument. VASEC Eric Shinseki felt that it didn’t apply to the VA … Continue reading →

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2008 BVA VLJs

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

Here’s an interesting little tidbit that we ran across and decided to share with you. The attached is a picture of the 2008 BVA judges. Yep. Some of them must have missed picture day or were on vacation (we hope). … Continue reading →

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An open letter to the New 2011Congress

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

We certainly hope that the new conservative Congress which will assume its duties in January of 2011 will not try to balance the budget at the expense of my brother and sister Vets. Keep your eyes pealed and if you hear or … Continue reading →

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How to Win your Claim Asknod style

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

From Azeejensmom: My husband was recently service connected for HepC after almost 8 years from the date of filing …. Ended up at the BVA 2 years ago, sent back to AMC for further development, etc and so on ….. … Continue reading →

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Hadit.com

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

We here at HCVets have done a disservice to our fellow Vets at Hadit.com by not mentioning their immense contributions to Veterans filing claims with the VA. We apologize profusely and want Vets to know that no one on these websites … Continue reading →

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Autoimmune diseases and Interferon Treatment

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

Medical literature seems to indicate something is amiss. If your doctor is considering doing Interferon therapy to suppress your HCV, be aware of several things you need to know. If you currently have any autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s … Continue reading →

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The Power Of One–WGM’S SAGA

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

Early mathematicians were extremely enamored of the number One. After mastering the simple concept of addition, they branched out into the concept of Algebra and its cousins. Multiplication and division yielded an abnormal result though. One could not be increased via … Continue reading →

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What Wasn’t Said Is Important

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

When you reach the appeal stage of your claim and have an opportunity to submit your Form 9, you will be accorded a space on the form to rebut (VAspeak) why you disagree with your denial. If you claim a jetgun … Continue reading →

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Time line for life is getting short-Menalteed’s Story

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

menalteed Registered: 09/08/09 Posts: 37 02/03/11 #1 My hep C has progressed to Liver cancer, in fact this was known from the time I filled my claim. I was told I didn’t have a lot of time. They said because of … Continue reading →

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