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African American veterans have the highest prevalence of HCV in VHA

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Laura

In the 2006 article Hepatitis C Infection in African Americans Brian Perlman writes “Although African Americans represent only 12% of the US population, they represent ∼22% of the estimated Americans with chronic HCV infection;” and “The African American population in the United … Continue reading →

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VICTORIA’S SECRET–WHEN C-FILES ARE COMPROMISED

Posted on May 10, 2013 by asknod

I got an email from Victoria about her husband’s c-file. First of all, gentlemen, divorce your mind from her name. This is nothing scurrilous. She could just as well have been named Monica. Names are immaterial. Victoria and her husband have finally … Continue reading →

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Meet Ruth and Astra, military working dogs, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28-29, 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Laura

“Staff Sgt. Jonathan Cooper, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog handler, and Military Working Dog Astra take a break from their Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device patrol….Over the past four months, the MWD team has swept more than 15,000 … Continue reading →

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Sobering future HCV mortality chart

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Laura

This chart is from a series of lecture slides from the University of Louisville containing information adapted from “Davis et al, Liver Transplant, 2003; 9:331-338.” The HCV death projections are a lot worse when patients are untreated. Public health officials … Continue reading →

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TIME TO BRING THEM HOME.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by asknod

I received this from Tom who is a Marine (always). It is hard to look at this objectively although I know some enlightened progressive types will say everyone is entitled to their opinion. The Marines’ hymn included the refrain “To … Continue reading →

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NEW WEBSITE FOR REAL VA DATA

Posted on May 8, 2013 by asknod

I’m sure we’ve all read the pablum supplied to us by Under Secretary for Benefits Allison “Wonderland” Hickey and her PR flacks regarding the backlog. Aaron Glantz of the Center for Investigative Reporting has assembled a fancy tool for determining … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–PARKS v. SHINSEKI–MEDICAL CREDENTIALS

Posted on May 4, 2013 by asknod

The-heh, the-heh,the-that’s all, Arnold. Here’s a predictable decision that clearly enunciates why Vets should avoid LeagleBeagle4Vets.com representation. Arnold J. Parks and his not-so-adroit (non-attorney) legal representative from Disabled American Veterans went 3-o and lost at the VA and CAVC. His … Continue reading →

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JON STEWART–RED TAPE DIARIES PART II

Posted on May 4, 2013 by asknod

Perhaps if this wasn’t so tragic, we could see more humor in it. However, the enemy has been identified and it is paper. Nothing more and nothing less. As I pointed out in a prior post and Mr. Stewart confirms, … Continue reading →

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JOE NIX–OMBUDSMAN OF WRITING STYLE

Posted on May 4, 2013 by asknod

Every once in awhile I receive a diatribe from a disenchanted or undermedicated individual who finds fault with my opinion or writing style. Yesterday, I discovered yet another in my inbox. It appears Mr. Joe Nix, who also travels under the nom … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BENNETT v. SHINSEKI– 1154(b) AND WHEN DID THEY KNOW IT?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by asknod

These pro se attacks on the gates of Rome by insignificant widows are always awe-inspiring. I have written no end of these cases and all have had positive outcomes insofar as the pro se litigants caught the VA doing something … Continue reading →