Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

Instant HCV?

There’s always something new to learn about HCV transmission routes.  There are various reports about how long HCV can remain infectious on surfaces–wet or dry. When I think about blood, I think about it in its liquid state first.  But … Continue reading

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, Jetgun Claims evidence, Medical News, Nexus Information | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BVA–THE DAV REP TOLD ME I’D WIN

FROM THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE VARO Imagine going in, filing with the VSO, losing and going up on appeal. Imagine doing this without a shred of medical evidence. Imagine that the “skin disease ” you’re claiming is the same … Continue reading

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, VSOs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

OH, GOODY. THE FIRST CHRISTMAS JOKE

From member Cal. This is good. Three Veterans  died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. ‘In honor of this holy season’ Saint Peter said, ‘you must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.’ … Continue reading

Posted in Humor | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

WEEKEND WARRIOR WINS $2 MIL IN USERRA CASE

This is one of those perfect “”I’ll be home with the new job and a back check for $2 mil for Christmas” stories. Meet Sgt. Maj. Richard Erickson, weekend warrior extraordinary. Rich isn’t your run of the mill groundpounder. He’s Special … Continue reading

Posted in Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

BVA–GOLDMINE

Here’s an ultra-clean jetgun win from Pittsburgh. What disturbs me is the VA examiner gave it to him and it still ended up in an appeal. What does it take? They refuse to grant from the ROs on these yet … Continue reading

Posted in Jetgun Claims evidence | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

BVA–BLADDER CANCER AS DUE TO AO OR DIESEL

I was sent this via several attorneys as though it was the Holy Grail. I disagree. This is nothing more than the BVA caving in when the VARO failed to mount a defense. The RO failed to even address the … Continue reading

Posted in BvA Decisions | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

MORE INFORMAL CLAIMS INFO

I have received even more mail on the subject of what constitutes an informal claim in the last several days. One thing I note is the importance of having expressed or evinced somehow in writing that you desired to file. … Continue reading

Posted in Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

1961 Babies and Breadwinners civilian polio vaccinations with jet-guns (MUNJIs)

Part II:  View a black and white CDC documentary film (about 10 minutes) which shows how mass vaccinations were administered in Columbus, Georgia in 1961. The arm of the patient was wiped, not the jet gun nozzle.  No hand hygiene. … Continue reading

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, Jetgun Claims evidence, Nexus Information | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

BVA–YEAH.IT’S NEW BUT IS IT MATERIAL?

Here’s something I can’t seem to enunciate enough to Vets. I have an email from Ralph who is condemned to the St. Pete’s RO and Funhouse of Mirrors. He’s in his fourth year of combat with the VA (second reopening) … Continue reading

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

PENDING CLAIMS DOCTRINE

Several of you have emailed me concerning the effective date of your claims. There seems to be a lot of misinformation about this. I received an interesting article put out by several “scholars” at VA, or perhaps quoted by VA, on the … Continue reading

Posted in Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments