Category Archives: HCV Epidemiology

FRIDAY THE 13TH–WHAT ELSE COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN?

Posted on December 13, 2019 by asknod

Time for a squirt of asknod humor on the squeaky, cranky soul. So far today I have had no calamities. Pickles, Widget and I all went to the Post office to launch some more VA torpedos. I finally figured out … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), All about Veterans, CUE, HBV, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Risks (documented), hepatitis, Humor, Informal Claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BVA-LONG NIGHTS, IMPOSSIBLE ODDS, KEEPING MY EYE TO THE KEYHOLE

Posted on August 30, 2019 by asknod

Happy Labor Day weekend, campers. Here’s a lovely tale of the impossible. My friend Steve tasked me with my biggest challenge yet in VA claims. Image a triple whammy- no Service Treatment Records, no IMO and a free admission that … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, BvA HCV decisions, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Humor, Lay testimony, LOD and willful misconduct, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

VA SUPPLEMENTAL LANE–BEEN THROUGH THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME

Posted on July 19, 2019 by asknod

Thank you Smoke. I needed a good tag line. A lot of us suffered for years in the era of Non A, Non B Hepatitis before they isolated it and gave it a real name. And, much like finally giving … Continue reading →

Posted in 100% ratings, Appeals Modernization Act, BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), IMOs/IMEs, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA AMA appeals knowledge, VA RAMP, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

BVA–JETGUNS. ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR WATSON

Posted on May 10, 2018 by asknod

We’ve come a long way, baby. I began teaching this exact procedure to win in 2007: https://www.va.gov/vetapp17/files9/1760765.txt  If your only risk was drinking beer and smoking pot, everyone would have it…

Posted in Blood info, BvA HCV decisions, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Risks (documented), hepatitis, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, medical injections, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

BVA–METAVIR SCALE PREVAILS

Posted on April 26, 2018 by asknod

https://www.va.gov/vetapp18/files1/1806343.txt More importantly, in a June 2017 opinion, Dr. PC considered illicit drug use and found that given the Veteran’s illness presentation, he likely contracted hepatitis at the time of service. Dr. PC explained that most patients with hepatitis C … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Medical News, Tips and Tricks, VA Attorneys, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

1967 Jet gun recruit parade and other images

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Laura

Finally, some images that Silvia emailed a while ago, I can now post. THIS IS A GRAPHIC color photo.  These large gaping wounds are the result of serious injuries. VIETNAM, 1967. 8TH FIELD AMBULANCE. A SHRAPNEL WOUND BEFORE DEBRIDING (REMOVAL … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Food for thought, General Messages, Guest authors, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Risks (documented), hepatitis, Jetgun Claims evidence, medical injections, Military Madness, Uncategorized, Vietnam Disease Issues, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE–PART IV-KARMAGEDDON

Posted on August 5, 2017 by asknod

Once upon a time in the Land of nod (September 27th, 2011), on the second day of my new website, I published a CAVC decision about one Malcolm H. Melancon. It was the beginning of a long story much like … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, BvA HCV decisions, CAvC HCV Ruling, CAVC Knowledge, CUE, Earlier Effective dates, HBV, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Risks (documented), Lawyering Up, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vARO Decisions, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

CAVC–BELL V McDONALD–NEUTRAL EVIDENCE IS NOT NEGATIVE EVIDENCE

Posted on July 22, 2017 by asknod

Welcome to the CAVC. Meet Saint Coral Wong Pietsch (pronounced peach) or abbreviated to St. Coral. She’s a member of the Holy Order of the Sisters of 625 Native American Ave. NW APO 20004 (Ninth Floor- Women’s Lingerie/Sundries). With the … Continue reading →

Posted in CAvC HCV Ruling, CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Medical News, VA Medical Mysteries Explained | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Are the walls tumbling down?

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Laura

The American Legion sponsored a free HCV screening in Vermont last week  according to the Burlington Free Press (Link).  Information on the HCV-jet injector connection is given in the announcement along with this graphic. “Military veterans are five times more … Continue reading →

Posted in General Messages, Guest authors, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Health, Jetgun Claims evidence | 10 Comments

No hygiene for the recruit masses

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Laura

Silvia’s jetgun photos, quotes from HCVets Tricia Lupole and in an excellent article by Paul Harashim,  Jet guns should be a recognized risk factor for hepatitis C, (Las Vegas  Review Journal, 2/25/17) will be appreciated by NOD readers (Link).  He … Continue reading →

Posted in General Messages, Guest authors, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Risks (documented), hepatitis, Jetgun Claims evidence, Vietnam Disease Issues | 6 Comments