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Cardiac Stress Test HCV outbreak in WVA

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Laura

Sorry, here’s another hepatitis outbreak…this time from a West Virginia private clinic that is signed up with the Veteran’s Choice Program. There is a large VA Medical Center in Beckley so they may not get many referrals. (Veterans Choice Provider … Continue reading →

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16 victims in HCV outbreak in Utah hospitals so far

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Laura

Another new drug diversion case:    The good news is that free testing has been conducted on more than half of those receiving letters.  So far, 37 HCV cases with other genotypes have been identified; 7 others are waiting genotyping. … Continue reading →

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New York, New York! La! La! Woof.

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Laura

Hillary’s Theme Start spreading the news I am leaving today I want to be a part of it New York, New York These vagabond shoes Are longing to stray Right through the very heart of it New York, New York … Continue reading →

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Pretty Santa Barbara’s HCV nightmare

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Laura

HCVAdvocates and other sites have followed the dismal 2015  story of  Dr. Allen Thomashefsky’s medical practice and reopening.  Briefly, as of June 4, 2015, 7 patients were identified with HCV, 5 of whom had received injections on the same day … Continue reading →

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Despite all the problems, most veterans need the VHA to exist as an improved and inclusive Federal institution

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Laura

Thank you for the comments to my guest post about the Veterans’ Choice Plan and to Frank for the link to the Gazette editorial. I think that the Tricare idea has merit but are the benefits better or the same … Continue reading →

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OMG–SAY IT AIN’T SO

Posted on March 4, 2016 by asknod

In this day and age of rage and what’s in and what’s not, certain things catch our collective Facebook Eye. The absolute latest rage is Veterans. Live, in the flesh, active duty troops for NFL games, real war heroes who … Continue reading →

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BVA–ETOH ≠ HCV… BUT JETGUNS DO

Posted on February 13, 2016 by asknod

A great jetgun win and one nexus letter was from none other than the Vet’s VA PCP. Of course, it did take a second letter from a civilian medical “expert” to seal the deal. Being a Vet, you have to understand … Continue reading →

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Live hadit show data…

Posted on February 11, 2016 by asknod

Chronic kidney disease link. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.115b 3288 form for c-file http://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?FormNo=3288 M 21 1MR -the VA Manual of Adjudications is actually a computer program, not a paper manual to refer to. http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/M21_1MR.asp  

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HADIT.COM’S BLOGTALK RADIO THURSDAY

Posted on February 10, 2016 by asknod

Jerrel Cook has invited me on for Thursday’s Veteran to Veteran discussion. We’ll be talking about the M 21 1MR Adjudications Manual and it’s growing inflexibility. John Basser will, of course, be on hand as well. We hope you all … Continue reading →

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HADIT RADIO SHOW THIS PM AT 1800 HRS (L) EASTERN

Posted on February 3, 2016 by asknod

A great show is planned on Waiver of Review in the First Instance of new and material evidence submitted at the Board of Appeals level. You do not want to miss this one. Technique is everything nowadays and the latest … Continue reading →

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