Tag Archives: HCV Decisions

BVA–KNICKKNACK, PADDYWHACK, GIVE THE DOG A BONE

Posted on October 31, 2012 by asknod

Here’s one of those famous bait and switch decisions repped by none other than the DAV. I wonder who put him up to this division of assets? Divide and conquer is vA’s game, not DAV’s. Unless, of course, everyone is … Continue reading →

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BVA–THE PERFECT STORM

Posted on October 31, 2012 by asknod

Speaking of storms, here’s a daisy. This Vet assembled a compendium of perfect nexus letters from several doctors. Their resumes were particularly impressive as was their detail to the facts regarding the Vet’s etiology. Every step in the path to … Continue reading →

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BVA–LSD IN WATER COOLER

Posted on October 31, 2012 by asknod

Read this decision and then tell me someone isn’t half a bubble off. Here’s the punchline: The specialist opined that it was likely that the Veteran’s hepatitis C was related to the drug use but opined that it was … Continue reading →

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BVA–LIVER TXPLANT+HCV=PYRAMIDING

Posted on October 30, 2012 by asknod

Imagine having a transplant and still being infected with HCV. Hardly a strange scenario. The St. Pete RO must be hardcore. All they want to give Mr. TampaVet is 30% on a post transplant with 10% thrown in for his … Continue reading →

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BVA — HBV ≠ HCV NO MATTER WHO REPS YOU

Posted on October 27, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE HONORABLE DAVID P. KORESH VARO IN WHACKO, TEXAS We saw this last year. Looks like they mimeographed the playbook and the decision was lifted verbatim. The Veterans Law Judge is running this down a cow chute with the HBV … Continue reading →

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BVA–TRICK OR TREAT FROM NEW JERSEY

Posted on October 27, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a dandy just in time for All Hallows’ Eve. Our Johnny Newark had bad luck at the roulette tables in July. He rolled the dice back in 2001 for HCV and got it for 40%. SMOKIN’! He obviously thought that was … Continue reading →

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BVA– ARE WE TALKING “BVA” IN DC? JETGUNS?

Posted on October 26, 2012 by asknod

Read this jetgun decision and scratch your head. VLJ U.R. Powell is no spring chicken The good judge has had a vast wealth of experience denying claims and has indeed turned down hundreds, if not thousands, of claims just like … Continue reading →

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BVA–GET ‘EM WHILE THEY’RE HOT- NEW DECISIONS FOR FALL 2012

Posted on October 26, 2012 by asknod

Here’s the latest release of new HCV decisions for Fall 2012. They are dated from April forward. vA only releases the first 400 of each batch whereas before you could research each and every one of them. Now why is that?

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BVA-STRETCHING THE TRUTH

Posted on October 20, 2012 by asknod

I spotted this decision and was struck by the reference to Dr. Cecil. I have many who arrive here without a medical nexus asking for help. I generally ask them to send me their medical records from service in order … Continue reading →

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Army images: HCV extrahepatic manifestations

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Laura

A current online article, Hepatitis C, by Sandeep Mukherjee (et al.) provides a good overview of HCV and is worth bookmarking here. The images from Walter Reed Army Medical Center Dermatology, slides 7-48, convey potential effects of HCV on skin/mucosa … Continue reading →