Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

THE ARMY HAS YOUR SIX, BUBBA

Member Jennifer sends me this. It disgusts me to see our troops being screwed just like the wind down of Vietnam. Same exact scenario. No deposit, no return. Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out. And … Continue reading

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BVA–THE CURIOUS CASE OF COSTELLO HAYSLETT

Remember the quintessential Sound Of Music and Julie Andrews et al? Specifically, think of the musical scale song (Doe- a deer, a female deer etc.). Compare that to the trials and tribulations we encounter going up and down the ladder … Continue reading

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Update: Big HCV trouble for dental patients in Tulsa

Becoming infected with blood-borne pathogens like HIV from medical procedures is extremely rare says the CDC: “Although HIV transmission is possible in health care settings, it is extremely rare. Careful practice of infection control, including universal precautions (i.e., using protective practices … Continue reading

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20 DAYS TO HUGFEST IN INDIANA

Does anyone know this gal? She was spotted in Tennessee.

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BVA–HCV FROM TATTOOS? NEVER HEARD OF IT

I have heard innumerable Vets who were told by their VSOs that VA will take care of the nexus. Most don’t even say that much if you don’t ask. Nowhere is it written that you would be advised to do … Continue reading

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BVA– IT WAS HAV! I KNOW BETTER

Did you ever wonder how they pick out who will be a VA examiner? Do you think they have some qualifications for the job? Here’s a lovely case that was similar to mine. This gentleman, like me, had Hep. in … Continue reading

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BVA–DID ANYONE GET THAT TANK’S LICENSE PLATE NUMBER?

A golden opportunity squandered by an overactive imagination. Well, that and pot and booze. I call it the Tim Poe syndrome. Here, the Vet failed to get all the appropriate information on the BFF Vet who died in his arms in … Continue reading

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BVA– MY BROTHER DARRYL AND MY OTHER BROTHER DARRYL HAVE HCV TOO

Idiots delight. File claim. Do not, I repeat, do not submit any post -service medical records to prove chronicity even if asked twice by the VARO. Do not help VA develop your case. Admit that both your brothers were in … Continue reading

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BVA– PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM

Here’s one of the cleanest jetgun wins I’ve seen. If I didn’t know any better, I’d think the guy read my book. The nexus letter specifically used the biopsy dating to overcome the Maxson v. Gober argument that it was … Continue reading

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2ND QUARTER BVA DECISIONS JUST RELEASED

Fresh off the grill- new decisions are posted on the BVA site. To view them, go here. http://www.index.va.gov/search/va/bva_search.jsp?QT=Hepatitis+C&SQ=vetapp13&RPP=10&LC=891&ET=&UA=Search There are 184 now listed. That represents 101 new decisions on top of the original 83.

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