Tag Archives: HCV Health Tips

VA emergency advice

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Laura

My DH got a confusing letter (dated March 1, 2013) and fact sheet from the VA this week about Non-VA Emergency Care. This is something all veterans need to know about because there are quite a few gotchas in the … Continue reading →

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HCV RISK FACTORS SUBTLY INCREASED

Posted on July 23, 2013 by asknod

As we read all BVA decisions regarding HCV studiously to see if we can find new techniques for success, we often spot new trends. VA is never blatant about hepatitis risk factors. To the contrary, they tend to discount risks … Continue reading →

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BVA–HCV FROM CAMP LEJEUNE H2O

Posted on July 18, 2013 by asknod

FROM THE PARTY VARO IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Holy carcinogenic crap, Batman. Say it ain’t so. From the BVA archives comes this 2013 gemstone. With an attorney no less, this Vet may have a problem. Let’s recite this one … Continue reading →

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BVA–§1151 CLAIM GOES UP IN SMOKE

Posted on July 17, 2013 by asknod

Fellow member Mikey of cereal fame, has filed a §1151 claim asserting the VA gave him the bug in 1997. Makes sense. He didn’t have it then and after a few procedures that went south, he had it in 1999. … Continue reading →

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VETS MORE LIKELY TO HAVE HCV

Posted on July 16, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Dennis (Smoke). Vets born between 1945 and 1965 are far more likely to have HCV. Gee, where did the VA police park the Squad car? I don’t see it out front. Having had ample opportunity to … Continue reading →

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HCV AND B-NHL LINKED

Posted on July 8, 2013 by asknod

Great. You think you’re out of the woods and then you realize the effects of 80 weeks of Interferon have wiped out the tumor suppressor genes and you now are developing a ripsnorting good case of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. What else … Continue reading →

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DOUBLE HEADER

Posted on July 6, 2013 by asknod

From Emo we get this daisy. The Sanford, Florida Police Department wearing WW2 medals. This is absolutely off the map. From Loyal, we find out coconuts are the best part of waking up in the morning-especially if you have … Continue reading →

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Not soon enough: health insurance Open Enrollment

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Laura

Important dates to remember for you, your family, and friends: Oct. 1 (Open enrollment); Jan. 1 (Coverage may begin); March 31 (Open enrollment CLOSES!) Uninsured Americans are counting the days until 1/1/14, when they may actually be covered by health … Continue reading →

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BVA– PTSD=HCV–COMBAT MADE ME DO IT

Posted on June 30, 2013 by asknod

From the VARO with the fringe on top (Muskogee, Oklahoma) comes this sweetie. We have seen a few of these cross the table over the years and some bear fruit. This one did. The Vet was ably represented by the … Continue reading →

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HCV testing upgraded to a “B” service just in time for Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Laura

A lot of positive changes will be coming to millions of under-insured and uninsured Americans in 2014. One change is that the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force has upgraded (6/25/13) 1-time HCV testing for baby boomers from a “C” … Continue reading →