Category Archives: Nexus Information

BVA–PURE JETGUN DECISION

Here is what appears to be a straight forward jetgun decision. No prevarications. No hemming and hawing. No benefit of the doubt. Two doctors say it was jetguns and no one from VA stands up and says otherwise. This further … Continue reading

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CAVC-WELLS V SHINSEKI–THE VA GIVETH AND THE VA TAKETH AWAY

Ah, reversals. What could be more fun? I’m just guessing Alexandra Lio, Esquire is walking on air over this one. It’s a fine feather in Chisolm, Chisolm and Kilpatrick LLP’s hat, too. It illustrates perfectly the urge of VA to … Continue reading

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CUE–THE QUINTESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Clear and Unmistakable Error, or CUE, is one of the most misunderstood, misconstrued, miscombobulated legal concepts for Veterans to absorb. The idea of reaching back into the past to right a wrong is a wonderful thing we enjoy. As long … Continue reading

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MAKING AO PRESUMPTIVE FOR THAILAND

  Trust another Zoomie to come up with a better way to skin a cat. Meet Member Karen- formerly of the Zoomer profession herself- and married to a Thailand  groundpounder with all kinds of Orange Fertilizer problems. Karen has cut … Continue reading

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VA Public Health’s weak online response to the HCV veteran study

Does anyone sense any urgency in about the VA’s response to the information given in study I posted about previously?  They post one graphic showing an overall 20 year infection rate of 10.3 which is shocking enough.  They offer one … Continue reading

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Related Medical Ailments due to Hep-C

Harming more than just the liver, seven other areas of the body are frequently affected by Hepatitis C infection.   Hepatitis C is a common, infectious virus that targets the liver; yet this illness can affect many other parts of … Continue reading

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VA CLAIMS–SUBMITTING PHOTO EVIDENCE

Many Veterans have contacted me about submitting photo evidence and what constitutes an acceptable form by VA.  Our resident dermatologist, Jules, and proud recent member of the 100% P&T club here has clued me in to the requirements.  My attorney … Continue reading

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HCV TRANSMISSION VIA SEX

Finally, someone put this to rest with a concise study. Yes it is possible. In many cases it was the only known risk factor. The fact that VA lists it as a risk in the Risk Factors Questionnaire is a … Continue reading

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M-21 1MR NEW GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING EVIDENCE

VA has gradually been revamping their procedures for approval/denial in their M-21. It would probably behoove your to brush up on their new, improved techniques for politely denying your claim. Attached is the latest Chapter 5 list of  “How to … Continue reading

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RENAL CELL CARCINOMA -2NDARY TO HCV

Member 63Sierra from Hadit.com sends me this missive and asked that I post it for all of you. He finally attained SC for his kidney cancer secondary to HCV. While this is nothing to cheer about (the cancer) it is … Continue reading

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