Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

CAVC–PEOPLES V. SHINSEKI–“DEXEDRINE? SORRY, WE DON’T SEE IT”

Posted on March 4, 2014 by asknod

Once again we venture into reversal land at the CAVC. This is my pet subject. It allows us to minutely examine BVA jurisprudence and see where they saddled up the horse called Illogical and rode out onto the fruited plain … Continue reading →

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CAVC–MAUGHAN V. SHINSEKI–ANY OLD DOC THAT YOU THINK WILL DO

Posted on March 4, 2014 by asknod

The following case illustrates what a lot of you who file for HCV are encountering. It also exhibits a large amount of chutzpah on the VA’s and the BVA’s part about what they think constitutes justice. Many of us wait … Continue reading →

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BVA– NEW 2014 DECISIONS ARE OUT

Posted on February 26, 2014 by asknod

As usual, the BVA has released their new, early 2014 decisions without creating a new “2014” category folder for them. They appear in the 2013 box and will be sorted out and segregated later. Additionally, they released some of their … Continue reading →

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SHOWDOWN AT THE VARO CORRAL

Posted on February 24, 2014 by asknod

Things have been “brewing” shall we say, between the VA and their slaves down in the galley at the mighty ship Columbia of South Carolina. This has been going on for quite some time but one would think that quarreling … Continue reading →

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VET CONCERNS ABOUT SVR WITH SOVALDI AND RATINGS

Posted on February 23, 2014 by asknod

I have been contacted about a gazillion times with worries from a lot of you who are preparing for treatment with Sovaldi. The primary concern voiced is that you may lose your ratings or be reduced. Relax. First of all, … Continue reading →

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VA INFO ON INTERFERON SIDE EFFECTS

Posted on February 14, 2014 by asknod

Amazing. VA is actually telling us what the rat piss they shot into us does. All of you filing for residuals of Interferon/ HCV can use this a prima facie evidence, seconded by the ones who did it to you … Continue reading →

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CAVC–MEKUS V. SHINSEKI–IDLE HANDS ARE THE DEVIL’S WORKSHOP

Posted on February 13, 2014 by asknod

Given that there’s a backlog that would reach from Seattle to Honolulu if all the Vets lined up, you would wonder how on earth anyone would have to time to pick and dig and come up with this idiotic CUE. … Continue reading →

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VA CLAIMS–SUBMITTING PHOTO EVIDENCE

Posted on February 11, 2014 by asknod

Many Veterans have contacted me about submitting photo evidence and what constitutes an acceptable form by VA.  Our resident dermatologist, Jules, and proud recent member of the 100% P&T club here has clued me in to the requirements.  My attorney … Continue reading →

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GILEAD TO PAIR LEDISPASVIR WITH SOVALDI

Posted on February 11, 2014 by asknod

This morning I read with great satisfaction that Gilead Sciences is proceeding with yet even more studies on Ledipasvir combined with Sovaldi (Sofosbuvir), with and without Ribavirin. What is noticeably absent is the mention of the dreaded bug juice- Interferon. … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–DIXON V. SHINSEKI–WE AIN’T OBLIGATED TO HELP YOU

Posted on February 6, 2014 by asknod

Every once in a while, we get another piece of justice that preserves our sanity and rebuts the idea that we’re pissing into the wind. Veterans law, while touted to be the most lenient, and notably tilted in favor of … Continue reading →

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