Tag Archives: Agent Orange

BVA–AO and AMLEG

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

What is it with AMLEG? If it was just one city we could blame the water but its three different ones. We have seen numerous VSOs use the HCV= AO argument and none have won. Perhaps it does but you … Continue reading →

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BVA-Circular file

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

     This is yet another tragic example of a VSO and, by extension, the service officer assigned, to understand the rules and regulations and their application to a claim for benefits. One must have evidence of an injury or … Continue reading →

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BVA–HCC related to Agent Orange

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Every once in a while the BVA gets it right.While Vets cannot use these decisions for precedence, they are valuable road maps for deciding the best way to present a claim. This decision by a VLJ is an example of … Continue reading →

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BVA-Autoimmune Hepatitis and Agent Orange

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Here is an interesting case where a Vietnam Vet comes down with a raging case of Autoimmune Hep (AIH). As usual, the VLJ stares up at the ceiling and says “Hear no evil, see no evil, and therefore its not … 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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BVA–2007— HCV & PCT 2ndary to HCV

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Finally, VA and BVA are starting to see that PCT (Porphyria Cutanea Tarda) is present in a lot of HCV cases. So is Cryoglobulinemia, DM2, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(sore throat forever, anyone?), peripheral neuropathy, and about 10 … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW BLOG

Posted on September 25, 2011 by asknod

Welcome aboard. I hope this is more user-friendly for everyone. Due to space restrictions, we outgrew our other site and were forced to move here. No ads, no sign-ins, no figure out what the computer wants you to stick in … Continue reading →

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PROPER NEXUS

Posted on September 20, 2011 by asknod

02/07/09 We get lots of questions about nexus dos and don’ts. Here is a classic example of what VA will not accept. Tell the doctor not to use the words “possibly, probably, might have, could have, I’ve seen it happen, … Continue reading →

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