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processing time limits?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

RDMURPHY Registered: 07/31/10 Posts: 49 03/31/11 #1 Awaiting decesions on multiple secondary claims related to hep c and transplant. Va says the claims are in the development stage, all physical information received by VA 9 feb2011. Yearly bene statement now … Continue reading →

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multiple claims?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

victim88 Registered: 07/27/09 Posts: 14 01/03/11 #1 after filing for service connected hcv- 04/07 and being denied, (no evidence of hcv or treatment for hcv during military 77 – 88) file currently with american legion/bva in washington dc for appeal.my military … Continue reading →

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38 C.F.R. § 4.112 (2009)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

NOD Manager Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 654 01/25/11 #1  When a Vet finally get service connected for Hep, he/she often ends up going back to the RO for a rating on it. This is based on one’s medical records, or, if … Continue reading →

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VAOPGCPREC 9-97

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

     A funny thing happened while I was searching for new ways to help Vets. I hear horror stories regularly about  Vets who submit claims, sometimes followed by new evidence after a denial. One of the hallmarks of the VA is to ignore … Continue reading →

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How/ Who gets Nexus

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

drdigger Registered: 10/08/10 Posts: 2 12/24/10 #1 I am a veteran (72-76). I have reopened a case asking for disability compensation for Hep C. After the VA told me that “Sorry, All we can do now is keep you comfortable … Continue reading →

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vso/american legion rep

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

victim88 Registered: 07/27/09 Posts: 14 12/08/10 #1 if american legion has your file on your behalf regarding appeal to bva, would that time also be considered retro pay?  ex. file remanded nov 09, file received bva nov 10, file currently … Continue reading →

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assignment rosters

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

wekan1 Registered: 08/08/10 Posts: 4 10/21/10 #1 I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to get a roster of men who were assinged to a unit at the same time I was. I have a pretty … Continue reading →

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american legion

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

Author Comment victim88 Registered: 07/27/09 Posts: 14 10/16/10 #1   if new evidence has been submitted at the ro level, is refusal to review this new evidence a option for the ro? or just send the file to bva? Edit | Delete AZeeJensMom Moderator … Continue reading →

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Remand Center Decision?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

ssbov78 Registered: 09/25/10 Posts: 1 09/25/10 #1 I received a BVA decision in 2006 and disagreed immediately. I waited almost 2 years for a decision from the BVA and got the noticed that the claim was sent to my local … Continue reading →

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hep c claim

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

Author Comment stilwellrick Registered: 02/17/09 Posts: 8 09/27/09 #1 Hello,I have filed a claim for hep c. once in 1977,again in 1992,and finally in 2002. My clinical records state that I was diag. with hepatitus and isolated for 30 days. … Continue reading →

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