Tag Archives: Jetguns

CAVC-PORTER V McDONOUGH–HCV WITH §3.156(c) SILVER LINING

Posted on October 21, 2022 by asknod

My Hepatitis C  (HCV) practice model is fortunately coming to an end. Those of you who didn’t die from it have been cured (read’ in remission’). I reckon I still have about 4 waiting for a BVA sit down but … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), CAvC HCV Ruling, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Lawyering Up, VA Attorneys, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

BVA HEARINGS UPDATES–SMILE AND GRIN AT THE CHANGE ALL AROUND

Posted on August 23, 2020 by asknod

Right. The Who dialed it. So, as most of you know, I’m a “hearing” kind of litigator. Have Jetgun. Will travel. Wire asknod Seattle. The full panoply and all that. All kidding aside, I strongly believe in the hearing process. … Continue reading →

Posted in Appeals Modernization Act, BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, Corona pandemic, Corona virus, KP Veterans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Before and After: Hepatitis C screening

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Laura

My, my, my–what a difference a few years and the new direct-acting antiviral (DAA) make in influencing public health policy.  In 2013, the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) HCV  recommended one-free screening for Woodstock-loving Baby Boomers born between … Continue reading →

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VAROs–LOOKING FOR ‘LOSE’ IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES

Posted on August 16, 2019 by asknod

Boy howdy do I love litigating. I read recently that VA litigators experience a lot of angst, depression and despondency. I guess I get some of that when your Vet is dying and you’re just hoping to get it done … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening: National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Ohio

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Laura

Perhaps this is an opportunity.  I’m not ready to give up the jetgun the Grahams gifted me to loan to a museum because I have plans to show it to influencers when I’m truly well and ready.  It is museum-quality … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD–1,000,000 HITS IN 10 YEARS

Posted on September 1, 2018 by asknod

I received a shock this morning when I looked up at the stats and discovered the site is on the cusp of going over one million hits by you, my fellow Veterans. My enduring hope is that one million Veterans … Continue reading →

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BVA–HAA HEPATITIS ≠HAV

Posted on May 10, 2018 by asknod

Jez. Somebody call up the DAV at St. Pete’s pronto and tell this guy he’s a chicken dinner winner if he gets in touch with me. I read this one and just about choked on my coffee. Pretty sleazy rater … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

BVA–JETGUNS. ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR WATSON

Posted on May 10, 2018 by asknod

We’ve come a long way, baby. I began teaching this exact procedure to win in 2007: https://www.va.gov/vetapp17/files9/1760765.txt  If your only risk was drinking beer and smoking pot, everyone would have it…

Posted in Blood info, BvA HCV decisions, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Risks (documented), hepatitis, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, medical injections, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

BVA–METAVIR SCALE PREVAILS

Posted on April 26, 2018 by asknod

https://www.va.gov/vetapp18/files1/1806343.txt More importantly, in a June 2017 opinion, Dr. PC considered illicit drug use and found that given the Veteran’s illness presentation, he likely contracted hepatitis at the time of service. Dr. PC explained that most patients with hepatitis C … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Medical News, Tips and Tricks, VA Attorneys, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

FORT FUMBLE, OAKLAND–THE TAR BABY TECHNIQUE

Posted on April 18, 2018 by asknod

Every once in a while you meet a guy who needs some help and you agree to be his huckleberry. He files and loses as we all do or we wouldn’t have sites like this. It’s a right of passage. … Continue reading →

Posted in 38 CFR § 3.156(b), All about Veterans, Blood info, BvA HCV decisions, De Novo Review, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Medical News, NPRC 1973 Fire, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, vARO Decisions, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments