Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

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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BVA–PCT RATINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

Posted on June 19, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a little primer to acquaint Veterans with one of the diseases associated with both Agent Orange and HCV. I have it and from what I gather, several of you that I have helped do too. PCT stands for Porphyria … Continue reading →

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LAY TESTIMONY AS VIABLE EVIDENCE

Posted on June 5, 2013 by asknod

Recently, when I was backed up with my CAVC claim in March, I received this article and it is an absolute “must read” for do it yourselfer (pro se) claimants. By the same token, budding VA law dogs who browse … Continue reading →

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50 YEARS AGO

Posted on May 31, 2013 by asknod

Fifty years ago or thereabouts, a lot who read these words were asked what they could do for their country rather than the obverse. I now wish to restate that. I think everyone misheard it and disremember it.

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CAVC– EXTRAORDINARY WRITS DO WORK.

Posted on May 28, 2013 by asknod

In spite of all you have been told by those oh-so-knowledgeable VSOs, you can kick ass and take names at the CAVC with a petition for a Writ of Mandamus. If you’re dirt poor and aren’t getting any respect, you get a bye … Continue reading →

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HCV testing results in Exeter (NH) one year into the crisis

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Laura

The country became aware of  the drug diversion case against David Kwiatkowski (DK) in New Hampshire last year.  The investigation then spread to seven other states because he was a traveling technician.  About 43 cases of HCV nationwide have been … Continue reading →

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NOT SO FAST ON THE FAST LETTER, ALLISON

Posted on May 23, 2013 by asknod

Be careful with your brand new provisional rating after VA gives it to you. If it’s a denial or defective in any way, you can speed it up immeasurably instead of waiting around for them to do something for a … Continue reading →

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HORSETRADING AT THE DRO CORRAL

Posted on May 23, 2013 by asknod

No sooner following its incestuous birth and surreptitious  inauguration,  the brand new (for those of you in St. Petersburg) VA Form 21-0958 NOD (Notice Of Disagreement) is generating friction with attorneys for Veterans. And well it should. Nicknamed the Notice Of Desire … Continue reading →

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VA FORM 21-0958 VARO INSTRUCTIONS FOR DROs

Posted on May 22, 2013 by asknod

LawBob Squarepants sends us this tasty morsel. How to… for DROs. Funny also is that on my search engines the other day someone googled LawBob Squarepants. Hell, the man is getting famous. Appeals

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BVA–HCV + PTSD ≠ VR&E SUCCESS

Posted on May 22, 2013 by asknod

In seeking out and researching Hepatitis  decisions, I occasionally pick up a few other ones as the search engine list them all if they mention the word. Here is an example of a VR&E program that  went awry. The documentation … Continue reading →

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