Tag Archives: HCV

BVA– TIME TO SHOOT THE EXAMINERS AND GRANT THE CLAIM

FROM THE HEAVENLY RO IN SAINT  PETER’S BURG Over the course of five years, I have made it a point to read every HCV decision from either the Court or the BVA- pro or con. In addition, I have been … Continue reading

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BVA–PCT RATINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

Here’s a little primer to acquaint Veterans with one of the diseases associated with both Agent Orange and HCV. I have it and from what I gather, several of you that I have helped do too. PCT stands for Porphyria … Continue reading

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HUGFEST PHOTOS

The reason for this journey became obvious when I was filing for my VA claim. I had hoped to get a pilot I flew with to give me a Buddy statement attesting to my GSW and   transfusion up in … Continue reading

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HUGFEST SHOWTIME

  Wheels up @ 0600L.  

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WX REPORT: SUNNY W/OCCASIONAL HUGS

Yeppers, Hugfest campers. We’re bringing some Washington mosquitoes to breed down there. They’re smaller than their brethren and don’t have Denial Virus. Cupcake is also trying to set up a my-fi connection to skype a Stardust show out to you. We’ll be … Continue reading

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Video: Palliative care in end stage liver disease

I’ve read that patients with liver diseases are not always given palliative care early enough.  This sensitive 15-minute talk was given at UC San Diego Medical Center (10/12) by Julia Cain.  Two hepatitis (HCV Cirrhosis & HBV HCC) patients’ experiences … Continue reading

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Will veterans have to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in January 2014?

There are many uncertainties with the ACA however the answer appears to be NO, eligible veterans (as individuals) can opt VHA without a tax penalty.  However, family members must be enrolled in a government or private health insurance plan.  Why? The VA … Continue reading

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LAY TESTIMONY AS VIABLE EVIDENCE

Recently, when I was backed up with my CAVC claim in March, I received this article and it is an absolute “must read” for do it yourselfer (pro se) claimants. By the same token, budding VA law dogs who browse … Continue reading

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STARDUST RADIO IN ONE HOUR +20

    Yessiree. The Hugfest warmup show and everything you ever wanted to know about VA in 3,000 words or less. 1600 hrs for the Left Coast and 1900 for all you in Storm Country east of the Mississippi. Isn’t … Continue reading

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#39 JUST SIGNALED HIS SUCCESS.

A gentleman named Darryl just left a note on the Dr. Cecil’ website widget. After seven years, he’s finally prevailed… thank god for hcv-vet/nod/dr. cecil/dr. ahmed after seven years I won my hcv case, it would never have happen without … Continue reading

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