Category Archives: Guest authors

The carcinogen, HCV

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Laura

The U. S Department of Health and Human Services publishes fat books listing human carcinogens.   The Hepatitis C Virus “known to be a human carcinogen,” was first listed in the Eleventh Report on Carcinogens in 2004 (pg 216-218). Public health officials knew … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, Medical News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Lance Armstrong and a different rigged system (updated 1/18/13)

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Laura

As you know, Lance has been stripped of his titles and banned from cycling for his lifetime by a partially government-funded agency.  There is no physical evidence that he ever used performance-enhancing drugs.  But some people have said that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, vA news, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

VA solves backlog problem before election

Posted on August 29, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Yep.  They did it, after all.   The VA now has an answer to how to solve the backlog problem. No long analysis needed.  It works. So, how do you get a quicker wait time?   One word. MOVE That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, VA BACKLOG | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

VA “Maps” and “How to get away with crime?”

Posted on August 27, 2012 by joeaveragevet

What is the The easiest way to ripoff the VA and not be prosecuted?  Do it from the “inside”, not the outside,  as either a VA employee, or contractor.     I thought the VAOIG’s job was to “protect” Veterans, … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaints Department, Guest authors, SHREDDERGATE, vA news | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

NPR blogger: Great news boomers! You beat your IV drug addiction!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Laura

Is NPR blogger, Alva Noe’s response to the recent CDC’s advisory for boomers to get tested, a joke or is he serious? Noe says that boomers are “five times more likely than the population at large to carry the hepatitis C … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, Medical News, Nexus Information, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Obama hopes VA’s “new model” will eliminate VA claims backlog

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA apparently has a “new model” of claims processing, to ensure Veterans get priority processing.    Some Vets are just not buying this “upgrade” in processing. First, lets look at the old model.  It was a fuel efficient claims … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, VA BACKLOG, vA news | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

DAV Defends the status quo of the VA

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The DAV boss, Jesinoski, is defending the Department of Veterans Affairs.   The obvious question is “why”?     Is he unaware that more than a half million MORE Veterans are waiting on their benefits now than just  3.5 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, VSOs | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Horse Trading

Posted on August 21, 2012 by joeaveragevet

I will see your “tinnitus 10%” and raise your 30% PTSD.  Are you “all in”? Whose money is the VA gambling with?  The Veteran’s?  Is this what they call “Liars Poker”? I have heard of this before where the VA rater/rep … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaints Department, Guest authors, Gulf War Issues, PTSD, vARO Decisions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

FDA puts hold on HCV drug testing at Idenix

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Laura

This news may be of interest to those who are waiting for HCV treatments that are less toxic than current ones and effective in achieving SVR in more patients.  This action is related to the Bristol-Myers post made previously. Pipeline … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, Medical News | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

VA appeals on hold? Is Obama trying to “catch up” the claims backlog before the election?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by joeaveragevet

This one is apparently controversial, but at least one Vet indicates their Veteran Service Officer told them the VA has put all appeals on hold.     Some have speculated that the president wants to “catch up” on the backlog to … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, Guest authors, VA BACKLOG | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments