Tag Archives: HCV Health Tips

BVA–REMAND TO”READ THE C-FILE”

Posted on November 9, 2014 by asknod

This is a proof-positive illustration why you and I, and indeed, everyone who enters this convoluted system is condemned to purgatory for years until someone tasked with making the decision actually cracks the books and reads the c-file. It borders … Continue reading →

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BVA DECISIONS ARE OUT (AGAIN)

Posted on November 9, 2014 by asknod

The latest batch of BVA HCV decisions, and, by extension, all decisions this year, was released late Friday night. I’ll peruse them to see what the latest jetgun synopsae are. Seems the BVA and the Court of Appeals has finally … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ Choice Card program’s new contractors

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Laura

Finding official information about the implementation of the Veterans’ Choice Cards and call centers has been frustrating but I can now report that Tri-West and Health Net have been hired to administer the program. Health Net’s press release, Tri-West’s press release, … Continue reading →

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HEPATITIS C VACCINE?

Posted on November 6, 2014 by asknod

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?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by asknod

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

Posted on November 2, 2014 by asknod

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

Posted on October 31, 2014 by asknod

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

Posted on October 28, 2014 by asknod

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

Posted on October 28, 2014 by asknod

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.

Posted on October 14, 2014 by asknod

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 →