Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

15 DAYS TO HEPFEST

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NOT SO FAST ON THE FAST LETTER, ALLISON

Be careful with your brand new provisional rating after VA gives it to you. If it’s a denial or defective in any way, you can speed it up immeasurably instead of waiting around for them to do something for a … Continue reading →

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HORSETRADING AT THE DRO CORRAL

No sooner following its incestuous birth and surreptitious  inauguration,  the brand new (for those of you in St. Petersburg) VA Form 21-0958 NOD (Notice Of Disagreement) is generating friction with attorneys for Veterans. And well it should. Nicknamed the Notice Of Desire … Continue reading →

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BVA–HCV + PTSD ≠ VR&E SUCCESS

In seeking out and researching Hepatitis  decisions, I occasionally pick up a few other ones as the search engine list them all if they mention the word. Here is an example of a VR&E program that  went awry. The documentation … Continue reading →

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HEPFEST COUNTDOWN

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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– 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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