Tag Archives: HCVETS

HCV FROM EMG NEEDLES

Posted on July 3, 2012 by asknod

My apologies to member Squidley for not getting this up on the board sooner. It is an important risk that was never before presented to us by him and one that bears examination. As we all know, vA will have us believe … Continue reading →

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VHA– WHY YOU MIGHT NOT BE GETTING THAT LIVER

Posted on June 27, 2012 by asknod

Member Mike is a wizard, as are all of you in my mind. With all the nasty disease processes and depression piled high, you still manage to find time to dig these nuggets up. This one is a daisy. I commend each and every … Continue reading →

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BVA–WEIGHT WATCHERS

Posted on June 25, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE CITY OF RUST VARO My home town vARO is a piece of work. I am 4/15 on claims there and 2/7 on appeals via D.C. Obviously I think my claims have merit or I wouldn’t bother pursuing them. … Continue reading →

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BRAIN FOG AND HCV

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a great write up on what’s wrong with us. Read and heed. I love Liver Support News and as long as I keep buying Ultrathistle from Natural Wellness, I’ll probably keep finding this in the email. I notice the … Continue reading →

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BVA–WINNING WITH A PROBATIVE NEXUS

Posted on June 13, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE LAST LIVE FREE OR DIE STATE  IN THE UNION RO (MANCHESTER, NH) What constitutes a probative nexus? How can you tell if you have the real McCoy from Dr. Bash and/or one of  his cohorts in the biz? … Continue reading →

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BVA– TEXAS VETERANS COMMISION

Posted on June 10, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE DAVID KORESH MEMORIAL VARO IN WACO Here’s an interesting decision. We don’t know if the chicken or the egg came first. We do know that WGM used this outfit  out of Houston, but that is no guarantee of … Continue reading →

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VETS SEEM TO HAVE MORE HCV

Posted on June 8, 2012 by asknod

Here are some high-falutin’ government studies that confirm what we were beginning to suspect. PubMed Results Item 1 of 1    (Display the citation in PubMed) 1. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Jul;97(7):1813-20. Spectrum of disease in U.S. veteran patients with hepatitis C. … Continue reading →

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FREE VA MEDICAL FOR LIFE

Posted on June 7, 2012 by asknod

  From Patricia at HCVets… My, how considerate of the MiamiVAMC to offer free medical for life to the 5 Veterans who came down with HIV, the eight who tested positive for HCV and the sole Vet who contracted Hepatitis … Continue reading →

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BVA–2012 DECISIONS OUT…OR NOT

Posted on June 5, 2012 by asknod

BvA’s new decisions through the end of March are out. I notice there are already 15, 652 listed just for Hepatitis. Pardon my French but Holy shit, Batman! That is a lot of sick Veterans. If this represents just the appeals … Continue reading →

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HCV INFO FOR VIETNAM VETS

Posted on May 29, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a great article  from HCV Advocate written by a VHA researcher. It touches on important facts that can be used in a general context to bolster your claim if you are an in-country Vet. Regardless, it’s good info and … Continue reading →

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