Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

BVA–OKAY. I GIVE UP. WHICH HEP WAS/IS IT?

Posted on January 2, 2013 by asknod

FROM THE FILES OF THE DREW CAREY MEMORIAL VARO   This is one of those priceless “which hep is on first?” decisions that had to end in a remand to keep the room from spinning.  Joebob Vet has a problem here … Continue reading →

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BVA–VA SIDES WITH VET’S NEXUS

Posted on January 1, 2013 by asknod

I have often tried to point out that it takes a number of years for hepatitis to manifest to a degree that the individual notices it. Men are notorious for going to the bitter end before keeling over and admitting something … Continue reading →

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HCVets June 9-16, 2013 gathering in Indiana

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Laura

HCVets is such a wonderful resource.  They are organizing a (non-profit) net-working retreat for veterans called “HugFest 2013.”   Housing is in private rooms in two large riverfront cabins.   There is a food fund but I don’t know if … Continue reading →

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Combat casualty research a poor excuse for DoD upscale vacations

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Laura

Apparently, the Secretary of Defense approves DoD sponsored conferences like the 2012 Military Health System Research Symposium.   The attendees of this beachfront party at  Marriot Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale must be hoping the 2013 conference will be … Continue reading →

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CANOE CLUB DENIED PRESUMPTIVE AO COVERAGE

Posted on December 28, 2012 by asknod

Isn’t it amazing how a “tactical herbicide” (Agent Orange, Blue, Pink, White, Green, Purple) can miraculously fall to the ground at the water’s edge and not enter the Gulf of Tonkin? Or in the alternative, that it can run off during the … Continue reading →

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How to deactivate freeze-dried HCV

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Laura

What does it take to kill HCV in freeze-dried “coagulaion factor concentrates” like Factor VIII (for Hemophilia A). Unfortunately, the freeze-drying process itself doesn’t do the job. (In a machine, freeze it to perhaps −50 °C/-58 F; lower pressure; water … Continue reading →

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Instant HCV?

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Laura

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 →

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BVA–THE DAV REP TOLD ME I’D WIN

Posted on December 21, 2012 by asknod

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 →

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OH, GOODY. THE FIRST CHRISTMAS JOKE

Posted on December 20, 2012 by asknod

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 →

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WEEKEND WARRIOR WINS $2 MIL IN USERRA CASE

Posted on December 19, 2012 by asknod

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 →

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