Author Archives: Laura

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NW Vermont.

Guilty plea in HCV case

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Laura

This story has been reported extensively in the national media but in case you missed it, yesterday in NH, David Kwiatkowski, 33, pleaded guilty to drug diversion activity since 2002. He admits to serially infecting at least 45 patients with HCV in … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Risks (documented) | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

Some will live to 118 years and beyond, says SSA

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Laura

The following is a bold and stunning prediction from The Social Security Administration (SSA)–see last sentence: That mortality rates are found to continue to decline, at every age for which adequate data are available, demonstrates that no absolute limit to … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, research, vA news | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veteran longevity, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

VA emergency advice

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Laura

My DH got a confusing letter (dated March 1, 2013) and fact sheet from the VA this week about Non-VA Emergency Care. This is something all veterans need to know about because there are quite a few gotchas in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, Medical News | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 5 Comments

Is there an app for that? VA hospital locations?

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Laura

My DH and I just returned from a family event in Grand Forks, ND. As we approached Fargo, a severe weather warning was announced on the radio. We were told to expect 60 mile per hour winds, rain and hail. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for thought | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 6 Comments

The list of Health Insurance Marketplace links by state

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Laura

Suppose you use the VHA for all your health care needs but want to price and perhaps add a private health insurance plan for extra security. Perhaps you want to be able to consult with a particular specialist. Or worry … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, News from vA, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Medical Care, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

Does tinnitus interfere with your ability to get to sleep…?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Laura

Tinnitus has been a health problem for my DH since Vietnam. To keep from going bonkers, he developed the typical DIY techniques of creating white noise with fans, the TV, and radio. Getting to sleep can be a trial … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, Tips and Tricks, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

Not soon enough: health insurance Open Enrollment

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Laura

Important dates to remember for you, your family, and friends: Oct. 1 (Open enrollment); Jan. 1 (Coverage may begin); March 31 (Open enrollment CLOSES!) Uninsured Americans are counting the days until 1/1/14, when they may actually be covered by health … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 21 Comments

HCV testing upgraded to a “B” service just in time for Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Laura

A lot of positive changes will be coming to millions of under-insured and uninsured Americans in 2014. One change is that the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force has upgraded (6/25/13) 1-time HCV testing for baby boomers from a “C” … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Uncategorized | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

VFW in MN tries to make amends to Vietnam vets

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Laura

I came across this 2013 Memorial Day article and video about “A Ride for Healing.” I’m taken aback. The Veterans of Foreign Wars did not offer membership to returning Vietnam veterans because the war was undeclared. “You know what? We’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in VSOs | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help., VSO | 18 Comments

My HealtheVet and the VA Blue Button

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Laura

Just a short note to report that today we checked out the Blue Button feature. We were able to view more VA health information online today but not able to download the information because the system is overloaded. With over … Continue reading →