Category Archives: AO

AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS–AO?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by asknod

I always wonder why one particular person gets something, be it a winning lotto ticket or an autoimmune disorder. In the latter case, i sub-wonder why different variations of that disease induce yet more tertiary responses. An autoimmune disorder is where your … Continue reading →

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DVA– PGWS=AO

Posted on December 29, 2011 by asknod

PGWS stands for Persian Gulf War Syndrome. AO, well, who can forget that one? The VA today published in the Federal Register an interim rule pushing forward the date for presumptive compensation of PGWS incorporated in 38 CFR § 3.317.  http://veteranslawlibrary.com/files/Fed_Reg/2011/76FedReg81834_Dec29_2011.pdf There is … Continue reading →

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BVA– DM2 AND 55 GAL. DRUMS

Posted on December 16, 2011 by asknod

Have you ever had a premonition that a 55 gallon drum near you might have Agent Orange in it? It happened to me a lot in SEA. In fact, they all had orange rings around them except for the ones with blue … Continue reading →

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PHLEBOTOMIES AND HCV?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by asknod

I went in for my monthly phlebotomy today. I do this to reduce the iron in my system from the Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. I was wondering in an earlier post about why it seems I’ve suddenly slowed my rush towards … Continue reading →

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BVA– PCT= HCV?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by asknod

I found another one of these years ago and didn’t bookmark it. When I finally found this, I decided to print it anyway even if the case was remanded. It involves the reverse concept that PCT, as a known side-effect … Continue reading →

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DICK TRACY 101

Posted on October 19, 2011 by asknod

When filing a claim for benefits, there are certain things that can unduly influence your success. These may seem mundane and of no import, but they will have an impact larger than you can imagine. First time filers fill out … Continue reading →

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PCT ratings

Posted on October 2, 2011 by asknod

While waiting 16 months for VA to rate me in 08, I read extensively. I was so sick it helped pass the time. My diet consisted of BVA decisions on all the things I had filed for except tinnitus. Porphyria … 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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Agent Orange and the Nasty Guard-2011

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

Pity all the Nasty Guard pilots and aircrews that inherited the leftover C-123s from the Vietnamese War. Most were “bought” or transferred for a dollar to Air America, Byrd Air or their successor, Southern Air Transport. These , as we all know … Continue reading →

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BVA–AO and AMLEG

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

What is it with AMLEG? If it was just one city we could blame the water but its three different ones. We have seen numerous VSOs use the HCV= AO argument and none have won. Perhaps it does but you … Continue reading →

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