Tag Archives: HCV Decisions

BVA–§ 1151 FOR IFN TX

This will give you an idea of what you are up against with the VA if you go toe to toe on an §11151 claim.  This Vet did not prevail and would probably have been better served with a real lawyer. … Continue reading

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BVA–THE EVIDENCE PREPONDERATES AGAINST

Ever had one of those days where everything goes haywire? I hate that when that happens. Here our General from Montgomery has listed everything but ingrown toenails. He has a lot of disabilities judging from what I’m seeing- 34 to be … Continue reading

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BVA–INDIAN COUNTRY

The last of the 2011 BVA decisions were posted this morning early. I know. I couldn’t sleep or else I’m prescient. Since my Cryoglobulinemia is in Hyperdrive mode, I doubt it’s precognition. My brain feels like a gigantic sticky spider … Continue reading

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CAVC–WISNIEWSKI v. SHINSEKI–PRESCRIPTION BED REST

Here’s something interesting. I found it in a decision that has nothing to do with hep. What it does include is an interesting notation. This is a single judge decision so there is no precedent attached but none is needed. … Continue reading

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WGM–THE SAGA CONTINUES

Nothing floats my boat like the realization of a long overdue rating after a series of snafus. By now, I’m sure a large number of you are aware of WGM’s unfortunate travails with the Houston RO. We are told that … Continue reading

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CAVC– KATH v. SHINSEKI–NO RETROSPECTIVE EXAMS

Richard P. Kath filed for hep in 1978. As with most of us, he didn’t know the program and received a denial slip. He didn’t appeal, but it appears he refiled in 1980. He got the same treatment  from what … Continue reading

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BVA– THE VETERAN IS COMPETENT TO REPORT HIS DRUG HISTORY

FROM FORT FUMBLE  IN RENO The last laugh has to be on Mr. Cronk and Dr. Snood. This is what happens when you set your febrile mind free to extrapolate all the myriad ways you can use pot and hash. … Continue reading

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BVA– NO DIC FOR WIDOW

FROM THE HORSE-TRADING RO CAPITOL OF THE WORLD I don’t know which is more painful – the idea of the BVA VLJ having to sign this decision or the widow conned into chasing this chimera with no hope of winning. … Continue reading

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BVA–40 YEARS TO SC

FROM THE MAPLE SYRUP RO IN VERMONT Imagine filing shortly after service for Hep because you came down with it a week after you got out. You know the dentist is responsible but VA treats you like a dolt and … Continue reading

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BVA–DM2= HCV

Here is something Vets can take to the bank. Peel off the studies on HCV and DM2 and insert them into your claims. Then proceed to get it in nexus format. This is proof positive that HCV equal DM2. VA … Continue reading

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