Tag Archives: HCV Decisions

HEPATITIS C VACCINE?

Amazing progress in eradicating this virus as well as preventing it via a vaccine.

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BVA–PRESUMPTION THAT AMLEG VSO RECEIVED IT?

Once again, Johnny Vet finds himself on the wrong side of the fence. Having waited patiently for his SOC from which to file his Form 9, something has gone snafu. But wait. American Legion to the rescue, right? They also … Continue reading

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BVA–WHY WE NEED VBMS IMMEDIATELY

Here’s a classic example of why we need to implement the Veterans Benefits Management System now rather than in 2025.  Johnny Vet has been fighting since July 2008 (six years) to get his SC for hep C. VA has been … Continue reading

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VAROs–SQUANDERING SCARCE JUDICIAL RESOURCES

Often in the course of my claims and  appeals, I have run across the term above in conjunction with the term ” in the interests of judicial economy”. They are catchphrases either at the BVA kiddycourt or the august CAVC where … Continue reading

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BVA–PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM–JETGUNs

Here’s the shortest decision on jetguns or any kind of BVA appeal I’ve ever seen. It’s uncanny. NO discussion. No long drawn out dog and pony show. Just a simple ” He says it was jetguns. Doctor agrees. Granted. Next? … Continue reading

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VA FORM 9–EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW

What is it about completing a Form 9 substantive appeal for your claim(s) within that sixty day window that seems so insurmountable? What seems so daunting from a pro se claimant’s perspective that provokes dread, confusion and indecision on what … Continue reading

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BVA–IT ISN’T THE IVDU, TRUST ME.

I love to read about impossible quests and the path ridden to arrive there. Here is one for the ages. I must give Johnny “Einstein” Vet the “What? Me Worry? Award for this one. He has earned it. He takes … Continue reading

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BVA–CLASSIC HCV JETGUN WINS

Veterans would do well to bookmark this decision as a “how to” if they are going to attempt to win a VA jetgun claim. They also might consider looking in the phone book for Veterans attorney Daniel G. Curry’s name, … Continue reading

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BVA–WRONG GENOTYPE FOR GERMANY

I have counseled Vets to use a double-edged sword to prove service connection when filing- i.e. genotype and biopsy. Forty years ago, genotypes had a distinct geographical distribution. A good biopsy-preferably based on the Metavir scale -shows the approximate age of the disease … Continue reading

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Revisiting an ASKNOD post on Fully Developed Claims (FDCs) on another site

Every so often, I find posts by NOD on other websites with information and warnings.   I came across NOD’s response to a post–2-years ago– about FDCs on the site DoDLive.   The BVA employee offered cheery advice to vets. (One … Continue reading

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