Category Archives: Jetgun Claims evidence

JETGUNS DON’T KILL PEOPLE-BUT JUST IN CASE…

By now we’ve read about a gazillion articles about how guns don’t kill people. The problem is that sometimes people use guns to kill people. They also show a marked proclivity to use bathtubs, 2X4s, knives, cars and a plethora … Continue reading

Posted in Jetgun Claims evidence, Jetgun Manual, Medical News, Nexus Information, research, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

BVA–WE FIRED OUR GUNS AND THE GOOKS KEPT A’COMIN’

From the Johnny Cash Memorial  VARO in New Orleans, Louisiana Every once in a while you read a decision and you ask yourself “What was this Vet thinking?”  Trying to blow bubbles about your service is all well and fine, … Continue reading

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Frivolous Filings, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

BVA– ANOTHER JETGUN WIN IN ST. PETE’S W/ COMBAT EXPOSURE

Here’s a great BVA read from a good attorney in Florida. Ralph Bratch nailed this one with good cites and an excellent nexus for the Vet. As is standard operating procedure, VA tried to hang the drug allegation around his … Continue reading

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, BvA HCV decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

BVA–CHEESEHEAD FINALLY HITS PAYDIRT ON JETGUN

FROM THE BEER CAPITAL OF WISCONSIN VA denies. Let’s face it. You could have 7 out 8 salient factors pointing towards a cryptogenic liver ailment (read HCV) including elevated ALTs and fatigue and the VA rater is going to say  you … Continue reading

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Medical Mysteries Explained | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BVA–SC FOR HCV DUE TO 3.156(C) & JETGUNS

Here’s a daisy. Veterans Attorney Everett L. McKeown did a magnificent job of getting Johnny Vet his SC for Hepatitis. They found old STRs from his first period of enlistment and used them as the fulcrum to get his 2004 claim reopened. … Continue reading

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Earlier Effective dates, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, Lawyering Up, Veterans Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

BVA– JETGUN WIN FROM ST. LOUIS

Here’s a wrinkle. DAV reps Johnny Vet for HCV and cirrhosis. Way back in 2003, he told his VA gastrodoc about his concerns of jetguns being the risk factor. Bingo. An antique pseudonexus saves the day in 2011 when the … Continue reading

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BVA–SEX, NOT POLYSUBSTANCE ABUSE = HCV

From the Joe Friday/Badge 714 Memorial VARO Every once and a while we see a really good example of VA bending over backwards using a reverse nexus that flies in the face of anything they have ever held before on HCV. … Continue reading

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Medical News, Nexus Information, VA Medical Mysteries Explained | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In 2008 a Mayo doc answers: ‘Whatever happened to ‘jet injectors?’

Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (LINK) answered this question with the wimpy “possible” word yet then explains plausibility without using the word. Dear Mayo Clinic,  I remember we used to get vaccines and other shots using an air gun, and lots of … Continue reading

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, Jetgun Claims evidence, Medical News, Nexus Information | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

VA’s 2015 flu-shot code for Walgreens and FDA approved jet injectors for flu shots

First the mundane: Last fall, my spouse agreed to test the Walgreens/VA free flu shot partnership.  The pharmacist asked for his private insurance card and VA ID.  He was given the shot, but his Medicare Advantage plan, as first payer, … Continue reading

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun Claims evidence, Jetgun Manual, Medical News, research, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vA news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

BVA–JETGUN WIN IN ST. LOUIS

Here’s one of those classic examples of Johnny Vet subtly driving his own claimboat with the DAV as his titular head honcho. I’m sure they think they drove a hard bargain but it mostly reflects the fact that Regional Offices … Continue reading

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, HCV Risks (documented), IMOs/IMEs, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments