Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

VSOs NOW CHARGING FOR SERVICES

Posted on January 7, 2015 by asknod

Apparently, in a new development for Veterans, VSOs everywhere have instituted a new policy of charging Veterans and their widows for help in getting service connection. The Battle Creek Enquirer, in what appears to be the scoop of the century, … Continue reading →

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2014 treatment guidance to VA providers of patients with extra-hepatic HCV disorders

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Laura

Providers are told that in cases where there is no “significant extra-hepatic disease” treatment can be deferred.  But they are told NOT to delay treatment, even with mild liver disease, when these are present (Table 12–scroll down). These are the … Continue reading →

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CAVC– THE BIRTH OF A WRIT

Posted on January 4, 2015 by asknod

Happy New Year to all and an apology is in order. I have been deeply immersed in my Opera Dei with my rainmaker. This Writ which I mentioned in December is for the whole shooting match. As some of you … Continue reading →

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U. S. Navy New Year’s 2015 celebration image from Japan

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Laura

With 24,000 military and civilian personnel, this is a very large installation! Fleet Activities, Yokosuka comprises 568 acres and is located 43 miles south of Tokyo at the entrance of Tokyo Bay and approximately 18 miles south of Yokohama. Yokosuka … Continue reading →

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The head-to-toe “groom me” Asian street phenomenon

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Laura

HBV, vaccine but no cure; HCV, no vaccine, possible cures.  Both can be transmitted during pedicures and other personal care activities. In Asia, open-air barbers and pedicurists still ply their trades the old-fashioned unsterile way. Helen Tryell of Hepatitis Australia, … Continue reading →

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Phoenix VA finally rid of Sharon Helman for greed, not mismanagement

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Laura

Benjamin Krause has been following former Phoenix VAHC Director Helman’s firing on his blog. The firing was upheld a few days ago.  She improperly accepted lavish gifts from a lobbyist–and her former boss–and failed to report them. There are some whistle-blower … Continue reading →

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Prejudicial Title: The Vietnam drug user returns; final report, September 1973

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Laura

To the best of my knowledge, Vietnam veterans have been the victims of the largest outbreak of HCV in the United States to date.  The largest cohort was born in 1954. We know that there are many transmission routes in … Continue reading →

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BVA– LAST DECISIONS OF 2014 POSTED

Posted on December 21, 2014 by asknod

The BVA just put up the last of their decision for this year. Quite a few that were favorable for HCVets finally on the jetguns. It seems there must have been some reason the US Military decided to up and … Continue reading →

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SOVALDI–THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE

Posted on December 7, 2014 by asknod

Today, besides marking a day seventy three years ago that will live in infamy, also celebrates a milestone begun June 15th of this year. This is my first day post-Sovaldi in the 168-day treatment regimen. I’ll receive my pest infestation … Continue reading →

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VIETNAM: WHAT WENT WRONG IN SIX MINUTES

Posted on December 6, 2014 by asknod

America is becoming more and more enamoured of it’s former warriors than ever. Each day reveals a new commission, a new museum showing or another commemorative gun from one of those outfits that advertises in American Rifleman. This month they’re … Continue reading →

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