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SOFOSBUVIR = SOVALDI

Posted on November 22, 2013 by asknod

Sofosbuvir has a trade name now. It’s Sovaldi and is set for release in early 2014 in Europe. We are awaiting release here in the US with parted lips and straining eyes. Well, I am, anyway. Oh, yeah-the stock is … Continue reading →

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VA–NOD FORMS OR NOTHING

Posted on November 1, 2013 by asknod

VA just published their proposed changes to Part three of 38 CFR and will soon only be accepting Form 21-0958 Notice of Disagreement instead of any old piece of paper you have lying around that doesn’t have too many coffee stains on … Continue reading →

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QUESTION ABOUT PENDING CLAIMS DOCTRINE

Posted on August 25, 2013 by asknod

Rashid El Malik adds a comment to our Pending claims doctrine post and I thought I would bring it out here so others can see what he’s asking. I have a question? In 2003 I filed a claim for R wrist … Continue reading →

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DOUBLE HEADER

Posted on July 6, 2013 by asknod

From Emo we get this daisy. The Sanford, Florida Police Department wearing WW2 medals. This is absolutely off the map. From Loyal, we find out coconuts are the best part of waking up in the morning-especially if you have … Continue reading →

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HCV testing upgraded to a “B” service just in time for Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Laura

A lot of positive changes will be coming to millions of under-insured and uninsured Americans in 2014. One change is that the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force has upgraded (6/25/13) 1-time HCV testing for baby boomers from a “C” … Continue reading →

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JETGUNS APPROVED FOR ONE VACCINE ONLY.

Posted on June 23, 2013 by asknod

Amazing. I had no idea they were approved for any. Of course, I also had no idea they are still trying to make them fly as a sanitary delivery system short of hog-tieing you like a calf at branding time … Continue reading →

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THE PROBLEM WITH THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

Posted on June 14, 2013 by asknod

Here’s the take on the ILP. It needs more “oversight”. Of course, if they aren’t granting much of anything to Veterans, it hardly needs to be audited. Leave it to the government to “fix” something that is never used. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Video: Palliative care in end stage liver disease

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Laura

I’ve read that patients with liver diseases are not always given palliative care early enough. This sensitive 15-minute talk was given at UC San Diego Medical Center (10/12) by Julia Cain. Two hepatitis (HCV Cirrhosis & HBV HCC) patients’ experiences … Continue reading →

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Will veterans have to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in January 2014?

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Laura

There are many uncertainties with the ACA however the answer appears to be NO, eligible veterans (as individuals) can opt VHA without a tax penalty. However, family members must be enrolled in a government or private health insurance plan. Why? The VA … Continue reading →

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FED. CIRCUIT– KYHN v. SHINSEKI–DO AS I SAY-NOT AS I DO

Posted on May 6, 2013 by asknod

Ever since the inception of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims ( CAVC-formerly the Court of Veterans Appeals or COVA), it has been an inviolate precept that the record is closed after a Board Of Veterans Appeals (BVA) decision. … Continue reading →