Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

2013 BVA DECISIONS ARE OUT

Posted on March 21, 2013 by asknod

Like the post says, it’s springtime and that’s about how long it takes to start getting these 2013 hepatitis decisions airborne. Last year was an anomaly. It took until August or so to get the site operational. Must have been early Sequestration … Continue reading →

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RADIO SHOWS THIS WEEK

Posted on March 21, 2013 by asknod

Rick Townsend Of Stardust Radio has me on to discuss the Gilead Sciences  HCV drug Sofosbuvir (name tentative) or the Trial name GS 7944. That’s Stardust Radio and Rick’s Firebase Adrian show on Sunday at 7 PM EDT or 4 … Continue reading →

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TIM POE REDUX

Posted on March 18, 2013 by asknod

Another village is missing its designated idiot and this unfortunate condition will continue for a year and a day. For the three years following that, he’ll be on a short leash picking up trash along the interstates of Iowa. A … Continue reading →

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A scientist with guts: VA Whistle-blower testimony

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Laura

In December 2012, Dr. Steven Coughlin quit his job as a VA epidemiologist in disgust with his supervisors and VA policies that hurt veterans.  He is working as a professor now.  He  testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs on 3/13/13. … Continue reading →

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VBMS– WHAT’S NEXT?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by asknod

As we all know from the propaganda fliers VA dropped over us recently, VBMS is getting ready to make a big difference in the backlog. This expected windfall is programmed in to seize the high ground and eliminate  Global Warming by going … Continue reading →

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When HCV kills really fast

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Laura

I came across a study* that was a shocker.  In 1994, 30 UK patients with  primary immune deficiencies received a batch of HCV-contaminated human immunoglobulin (that had been screened) and became infected with acute hepatitis. Of these 30, four developed … Continue reading →

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FE-FI-HO-HUM–I SMELL A HARD SELL

Posted on March 2, 2013 by asknod

VA’s latest publication on why we are in deep doo-doo is intriguing. The backlog has more excuses than Carter has pills. I know that sounds old fashioned but this needs no tortured explanation. All the flag waving is merely a … Continue reading →

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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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