Category Archives: research

Veterans and Agent Orange: final update released

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Laura

Frank (VT) has sent us a link to the article Vietnam Vets Push VA to Link Bladder Cancer to Agent Orange (LINK).  It concerns the newest update on the government research series called, “Veterans and Agent Orange.”  The 1000-page book can be read online … Continue reading →

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PTSD–IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

Posted on March 31, 2016 by asknod

Read this if you ever had any doubts about the C&P Examiners who are independent and open-minded with no preconceived notion of a Veteran having (or not having) a psychiatric disorder that is compensable. http://myvaeducation.loudunskeptic.com/?view=mosaic

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Praise for a few old hepatitis researchers

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Laura

From the 1940s to 1960s, two types of hepatitis were known to researchers …infectious and serum.  A third type was unknown.  From the 1930’s and earlier, an assortment of names confused everyone.  Old names for HBV included serum hepatitis, homologous … Continue reading →

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NIH: Post-blood transfusions = about 5 million HCV cases in 70’s and 80’s in U.S.

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Laura

I have been waiting for a numerical estimation on HCV risk factor #1, blood transfusions, and found it in the above YouTube video.  If you read a lot of HCV reports on PUBMED, you know that Dr. Harvey J. Alter is … Continue reading →

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Experiments: HCV can live in water bottles for up to three weeks

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Laura

This study title caught my eye: Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Among People Who Inject Drugs: Viral Stability and Association With Drug Preparation Equipment (LINK). • JID 2013:207 (15 January) • Doerrbecker et al PDF:  Full Text. hcv in water “We found … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD NEW BOOK

Posted on December 5, 2015 by asknod

I’ve received a few calls asking what I’m up to because many of you are not seeing the usual number of posts here. Relax. I’m writing my new book and completing what was unwritten after my last BVA hearing in … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 28, 2015 by asknod

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 →

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

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Laura

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 →

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VARO–REQUESTS FOR RECONSIDERATION

Posted on October 23, 2015 by asknod

For many moons I have read and reread other Veterans’ reports of requests for “reconsideration”. Much has been written on this subject over at our sister site Hadit.com and there is a large school of thought that it is a … Continue reading →

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BVA–PORPHYRIA EQUALS 100% SCHEDULAR

Posted on September 13, 2015 by asknod

In an important ruling which can be used by other Vets, Veterans Law Judge Vito Clemente made a finding of fact that Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) can be rated at 100%. The argument is universal and can readily be fashioned to … Continue reading →

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