Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

Blood sources for U. S. forces during the Vietnam War

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Laura

An official history from the Army provides some intriguing information about blood supplies that may provide hints about why certain HCV strains are prevalent in Vietnam veterans–and why hepatitis C is endemic in Vietnam veterans. Source of the quotes below: http://history.amedd.army.mil/booksdocs/vietnam/medicalsupport/chapter9.html … Continue reading →

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NPRC INPATIENT RECORDS FILES

Posted on February 18, 2013 by asknod

Over the last five years I have been asked by many Vets about how to obtain records that have gone missing. Some of you are unable to pursue a claim because it appears there is no record of you existing … Continue reading →

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Just the records please…

Posted on February 16, 2013 by azeejensmom

The importance of obtaining copies of private medical records from providers while you are being treated can’t be stressed enough. Ever wonder why a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or the VA will have you sign a “Release to Obtain Information” … Continue reading →

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CAVC–WADE v. SHINSEKI–BONO PRO $18,000 ME Ø

Posted on February 14, 2013 by asknod

WHERE’S MY CUT OF THE EAJA FEES, DUDE? Every once in a while, we see a case here that induces compassion for the Veteran. If there is a God, he was AWOL this time. Occasionally we’d post some under “Frivolous … Continue reading →

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WHAT CUSHMAN TELLS US (AND WHAT IT CAN’T YET)

Posted on February 11, 2013 by asknod

Hear’s an excellent article sent in by member John of the Syrup of the Month Club up in Vermont. The article was written by Michael Allen under the auspices of the University of Cincinnati Law Review. What is important about … Continue reading →

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#33’s STORY-MARK DOES DC

Posted on February 6, 2013 by asknod

This is one of those warm fuzzy moments where I get to nod (my head) and say “Toldja”. Long before even a thought of a book had crossed Cupcake’s mind, I met Mark. The how and why was not important … Continue reading →

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“FIXING” THE VA BACKLOG

Posted on February 4, 2013 by asknod

Member JAVet was toying with this bone and I finally take the initiative and publish it. He pointed out correctly that 16-17 Vets were checking out of the Hotel California each day in 2011-some without collecting their benefits check before … Continue reading →

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Can you kill HCV on equipment by boiling or burning? NO, CDC warns inmates.

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Laura

HCV to pot of boiling water or hot flame: Bring it on. You can’t stop me. Here’s the flyer: http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HCV/PDFs/HepCIncarcerationFactSheet.pdf CDC Publication No. 21-1306 entitled Hepatitis C and Incarceration, page 2, states: Why doesn’t cleaning kill the Hepatitis C virus? Bleaching, … Continue reading →

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What if HCV is your only service-connected STD?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Laura

HCV is called a lot of things. We know that Hepatitis C is classified as a communicable disease. It is transmitted when the blood of an infected person enters the blood-stream of another person. We know that mother-to-child transmission … Continue reading →

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THE LITTLE YELLOW BOOK

Posted on January 31, 2013 by asknod

Remember your shot record book? That yellow compendium of all the inoculations and TB tine tests you had. The indignity and pain from the dreaded jetguns recorded and immortalized for posterity is there in the book. Some of you may … Continue reading →