Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Afghan Vet needs help, PLEASE!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

chaossoldier24 Registered: 02/23/10 Posts: 1 02/24/10 #1  I am a veteran who served in Afghanistan. I have been in since I was 17 and am currently in the Reserves now. I joined in 2001. While overseas I was exposed to others … Continue reading →

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Advice Needed

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

rotorhead Registered: 04/06/10 Posts: 10 04/06/10 #1 Background; US Army 1967-73 RVN69-71 Emergency Room Tech 72-73 I was discharged in Aug 1973. I was hospitalized in Sept. 73 with Hepatitis, treated at a VA hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. I … Continue reading →

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Medical Records with claim

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

drcorp55 Registered: 06/22/10 Posts: 5 07/12/10 #1 My husband is in the process of submitting claim for Hep C, Vietnam veteran served 1968 – 1969.  Discovered in 2005 after blood test for life insurance – he was denied any life … Continue reading →

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Misdiagnosed for RA?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

squid_with_dragon Registered: 08/15/10 Posts: 131 08/19/10 #1 I was diagnosed with RA when I got out in 1986. I have been getting 40% SC for that.Last fall I was diagnosed with Hep C and the VA doctors told me that … Continue reading →

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C&P for Hep. C Wednesday

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

rotorhead Registered: 04/06/10 Posts: 10 08/20/10 #1 I had my C&P exam this past Wednesday and it went well I hope.The examiner was well educated on this disease. After the  exam he stated to me “It is more likely than … Continue reading →

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Should I include PTSD in my claim for HCV?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

squid_with_dragon Registered: 08/15/10 Posts: 131 08/16/10 #1 I put in a claim last week for PTSD and Hep C with a DAV NSO.From what I have been reading in the last couple of days here, it sounds like asking for PTSD at … Continue reading →

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Medical Records

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

wekan1 Registered: 08/08/10 Posts: 4 08/24/10 #1 several weeks ago I sent a request for my med recs, yesterday I recieved an envelope from the records division that contained records of several sick calls, some dental recorde and a form … Continue reading →

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Decision

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Janicea6856 Registered: 03/12/09 Posts: 8 08/01/09 #1 Hi all, Just wanted to let you know my husband heard from the VA yesterday…  They said he’s 30% and will receive $421/month with back payments from Oct 08 through now….  I applied … Continue reading →

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Good News !!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

rotorhead Registered: 04/06/10 Posts: 10 09/30/10 #1 I just received my decision from the V A. Service connected. Yipeeee. The not so good news is it is at 0%. Which at this time is ok. Got over the biggest hurdle … Continue reading →

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New and need help please

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

HepMe Registered: 12/01/10 Posts: 7 12/01/10 #1 Hello fellow Vets.Army Vet here, dates of active service June95 thru Oct97 then in ARNG thru 2003. Already 20% rated DAV for disabilities unrelated to Hepatitis. Recently (like two weeks ago) diagnosed during … Continue reading →

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