Category Archives: Guest authors

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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JETGUNS APPROVED FOR ONE VACCINE ONLY.

Posted on June 23, 2013 by asknod

Amazing. I had no idea they were approved for any. Of course, I also had no idea they are still trying to make them fly as a sanitary delivery system short of hog-tieing you like a calf at branding time … Continue reading →

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Training slides from Purple Heart.org on Hearing loss

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Laura

I came across a nice group of concise slides to share while researching Hensley v. Brown, 5 (1993). But first, here is the definition of what is considered a current hearing disability. 38 CFR 3.385 – Disability due to impaired … Continue reading →

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C & P Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Exam

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Laura

My DH had his first C & P Exam last week in a VA-contracted independent audiologist. The exam was cursory at best. We’ll be writing for our one free copy of the exam since the VA has a duty to … Continue reading →

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Video: Palliative care in end stage liver disease

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Laura

I’ve read that patients with liver diseases are not always given palliative care early enough. This sensitive 15-minute talk was given at UC San Diego Medical Center (10/12) by Julia Cain. Two hepatitis (HCV Cirrhosis & HBV HCC) patients’ experiences … Continue reading →