Tag Archives: HCV Decisions

BVA– I SLAPPED THE GENERAL BUT I DID NOT KILL THE DEAD MAN

Posted on November 11, 2012 by asknod

You know you’re in for a good read when your eye lights on this in a BVA decision. First of all, this is not the best way to file for  bent brain syndrome. It requires more finesse. I see Johnny … Continue reading →

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BVA–173RD AIRBORNE AT DAK TO–NO HCV

Posted on November 9, 2012 by asknod

So. The old man has a claim in for Hep and cirrhosis. No dice. He starts to figure out what he needs and wham! Too late to even investigate a bucket list. His busy wife puts the claim together and … Continue reading →

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BVA– HCV BEFORE SERVICE? WHAT ABOUT ESPIRITU?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE VERNON W. HOWELL MEMORIAL VARO IN WHACKO, TEXAS Before I begin, let me say that this decision is flawed for any number of reasons. The definition below is for RPR, a diagnostic tool for syphilis. In no way shape or … Continue reading →

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BVA–DUDE, WE LOST THE TAPE RECORDING OF THE HEARING

Posted on November 8, 2012 by asknod

Gosh. Don’t you hate this when it happens? It’s like when you reach down into the sink drain for the fork that fell in and your wife absentmindedly reaches over and turns on the garbage disposal. Jez, I just hate that when … Continue reading →

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BVA–ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

Posted on November 8, 2012 by asknod

What happens when your claim grows dust in the file room:   It’s not vA’s fault. The stupid Vet just didn’t file soon enough. If he’s been responsible, he’d have filed for this in 1969 when he came home from … Continue reading →

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SQUIDLEY STILL ALIVE AND KICKING

Posted on November 3, 2012 by asknod

As you may remember, we left Squidly in the last chapter attempting to fight his VARO to  let him in the front door. This has been a long battle. The squidster’s up to it though. Armed to the teeth with … Continue reading →

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VARO SEATTLE–CLAIM COMPLETION DATE 8/02/13

Posted on November 3, 2012 by asknod

The boys are rocking and a rolling now. I decided to see if vA had even received my claims and/or were willing to admit as much. It appears they have. With my luck, they will send them off to DC … Continue reading →

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BVA–DR. CECIL NEXUS PREVAILS ON JETGUN

Posted on November 1, 2012 by asknod

You have to hand it to Dr. Cecil. He gets a lot of static for helping and does not always come away with a win. Often, the Vet who seeks him out is less than forthright about his/her medical history … Continue reading →

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BVA–HCV & PRESUMPTION OF REGULARITY

Posted on October 31, 2012 by asknod

Sweet. Here’s a new avenue of attack I never considered. Gulf War Vet enlists in 2007 and departs 2009. Accepted for service as good to go. Dx’d w/ HCV while in and vA comes up with the grand conclusion it’s … Continue reading →

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BVA–LET FREEDOM RING

Posted on October 31, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE ORIGINAL FREEDOM VARO IN PHILADELPHIA Here’s a real jetgun win with no baggage attached. Very interesting in light of the tattoo info. Finally, a January 2012 opinion letter discussed numerous studies that considered the spread of disease through … Continue reading →

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