Tag Archives: HCV Veterans

BVA–GENOTYPE 3A, VIETNAM MEDIC AND HE LOSES

Posted on October 1, 2012 by asknod

Trust Squidley to find the back door to the BVA decisions. The second one in disturbs me. Here’s a Vietnam Vet, combat medic with a tattoo in country. Now throw in Genotype 3A and you have the perfect storm for … Continue reading →

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WGM–VERTEX CRASH & BURN

Posted on September 29, 2012 by asknod

I received a note from WGM down in Texas. He apparently overestimated the Power Of Interferon. At 60, we all do. What’s even stranger is that he lasted two weeks. I’m a wimp. I only did the dirty deed once … Continue reading →

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CURCUMIN–BREAKFAST FOR YOUR LIVER

Posted on September 29, 2012 by asknod

Over a year ago, I started taking this ingredient which derives from the Indian spice Tumeric. We see it mostly in  curry powder and on deviled eggs. Cupcake, in her contunuing desire to keep me on this side of the … Continue reading →

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Cannabis and HCV claims discussion

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Laura

“When I was a kid, I inhaled.”  “That was the point.” Senator Barack Obama It was refreshing to hear Sen. Obama discuss his youthful cannabis use without shame in 2006.  The adult man considered it a mistake but he was … Continue reading →

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“Questions to Ask Your Veterans”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Laura

Military Health History Pocket Card This simplistic card was developed by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations.  Their job is to train healthcare students and residents to take care of their Veteran patients at the VA. Scroll to the HCV … Continue reading →

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EARLY CHRISTMAS IN COLORADO

Posted on September 22, 2012 by asknod

Everybody likes to hear the success story. The one that didn’t get away is far more newsworthy than the one that did. So it was with great joy when I came in from gardening last night to find that our … Continue reading →

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Big fees for private medical records

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Laura

Thoughts while reading AskNod, Chapter 3, Part C:  Collecting the Evidence Ouch, this can get expensive!  We’ve spent about $45.00 in copies from private physicians so far.  One doctor’s minimum charge is $25.00 yet doctor-to-doctor is free. Mr. K is going … Continue reading →

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Secret VA benefits: Solar Panels?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Some time ago, I recall reading of a Veteran who asked if there were any “Secret” VA benefits.   The mere “hint” the VA may reserve some or part of its benefit programs for a “favored few” roused the wrath … Continue reading →

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CAVC–HUGHES v. SHINSEKI–WHAT HEP?

Posted on September 11, 2012 by asknod

Here’s another of those Tiger Moms in later life who take up the pro se broom and head to the Court for a clean sweep. Janette has done her homework. In fact, she worked overtime to get all the T’s … Continue reading →

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Baltimore VA Vietnam veteran infected

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Laura

The multi-state David Kwiatkowski  drug diversion/HCV case is complicated.  The Baltimore VA has not released information on the test results of the 168 patients they’ve contacted but we know that one veteran has joined a lawsuit. What’s alarming is that Kwiatkowski … Continue reading →

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