Tag Archives: Gulf War Vets Help

Harvard Law Report (2013) on HCV cites Fast Letter 04-13

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Laura

There is a huge disconnect between policy makers and the VA/VHA–and it’s been working really well to keep the public ignorant of the many service-connected factors that relate to the veteran HCV epidemic.  If any institution can assign people to … Continue reading →

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BVA–2nd QUARTER DECISIONS ARE OUT

Posted on June 20, 2014 by asknod

Hey folks. Here’s some good news on HCV decisions. The fifth one down I read was a frank admission that jetguns were the primary cause of the Vet’s HCV. Well, at least it started out that way until a DRO blew coffee … Continue reading →

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SOVALDI–IT’S SHOWTIME

Posted on June 19, 2014 by asknod

After a five month fight to obtain this magic elixir, I am finally going to proceed on to a six month fight to kill the Dragon. The Decon arrived late today and zero hour’s 9 AM. Protein pills and helmet await me. … Continue reading →

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VA–THE BIG CHILL

Posted on June 18, 2014 by asknod

This is what I was afraid of. The Big Chill is now settling in and everyone is suddenly assessing their job resumes in case they suddenly find themselves “underemployed”. The smart ones are singing like birds while the higher-up types … Continue reading →

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CAVC–WEAVER V SHINSEKI– PROTECTING THE PRESUMPTION OF SOUNDNESS

Posted on June 18, 2014 by asknod

Whoooo, doggies. Glen R. Bergman of Bergman & Moore spanked Willy Gunn’s Lumpa Lumpas in this contest. It was a frank reversal-as in bitchslap- administered by none other than our Lady of Indiana Ave. NW-St. Mary of Schoelen. It was … Continue reading →

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CAVC-WELLS V SHINSEKI–THE VA GIVETH AND THE VA TAKETH AWAY

Posted on June 17, 2014 by asknod

Ah, reversals. What could be more fun? I’m just guessing Alexandra Lio, Esquire is walking on air over this one. It’s a fine feather in Chisolm, Chisolm and Kilpatrick LLP’s hat, too. It illustrates perfectly the urge of VA to … Continue reading →

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CAVC–HOFFMAN V SHINSEKI–REBUTTING THE PRESUMPTION OF REGULARITY

Posted on June 17, 2014 by asknod

As most of you know, Veterans law fascinates me. This is a late epiphany that I acquired while trying to decipher my losses over the years. Once I prevailed, it became an obsession in my desire to help other Vets. … Continue reading →

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FACEPAGE WINNERS OF THE WEEK.

Posted on June 15, 2014 by asknod

Hot from the social media picture of the week files. Nothing but the best and most controversial will do.     

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VA DISABILITY STATISTICS BY STATE– 2012

Posted on June 10, 2014 by asknod

So, where are the disabled Veterans across our fruited plain? I’m damn certain it’s fruited around here. I’m drowning in strawberries. I feel like Bubba in Forrest Gump. You wanna know how many ways you can do strawberries? Well, they’s … Continue reading →

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ER rapid HCV testing results support HCV infection projections for baby-boomer cohort

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Laura

Kudus to James Galbraith, MD, a professor at University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB).  He designed and conducted an HCV free screening study of baby boomers at UAB’s Emergency Department (ED).   This is a 51-bed, Level 1 trauma center.  Infectious … Continue reading →

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