Tag Archives: Korean War Vets Help

What 21.8 million death certificates do–and don’t–tell us about viral hepatitis

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Laura

ASKNOD members are already well aware that HCV now kills more people than HIV.  This study of data from U.S. recorded deaths held some surprises for me.   Standardized death certificates have two parts and utilize the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) … Continue reading →

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BRAIN FOG WITH HCV–IT’S REAL

Posted on December 17, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a great article that explains what many a doctor pooh-poohs as being a fig newton of the imagination. Brain fog, or cognitive dysfunction, is real.

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A LEGEND IN HER OWN MIND

Posted on December 16, 2013 by asknod

April 2012—Congressman Filner, you have my word that we’ll have this backlog under control by 2015. We now have the tools and the finances to implement the Secretary’s directives.   July 2013—Congressman Miller, The new VBMS, which converts files over to electronic format, … Continue reading →

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GWI-BAD PAPER= NO BENNIES

Posted on December 16, 2013 by asknod

We’ve probably discussed the effects of bad paper or the Big Chicken Dinner on VA benefits so I just wanted to publish this sent in by Frank. While SPN codes are no longer the anathema they were in the 60s-80s, … Continue reading →

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2 SQUIDS IN A LIFEBOAT

Posted on December 16, 2013 by asknod

Shortly after an Al Quaeda wrecking crew sank their destroyer near the Straits of Hormuz, two gentlemen of the Naval persuasion were floating in their lifeboat awaiting rescue. Bob, from Georgia( and an avowed optimist), found what appeared to be … Continue reading →

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VETERANS FACE PAGE

Posted on December 13, 2013 by asknod

Need I say more?

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VA ROLLS OUT NEW FDD PROGRAM

Posted on December 9, 2013 by asknod

 Today,VA Under Secretary for Undeserved Benefits Allison “In Wonderland” Hickey announced a new, exciting concept in VA claims intended to “wipe out the backlog as we know it”. Called the Fully Developed Denial, the expedited process will allow Veterans to advance through the complicated … Continue reading →

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VA PAY RAISE PLUS THE ¢

Posted on December 9, 2013 by asknod

For the first time in history, VA will not claw back any sub-dollar amount in a compensation payment. The actual raise tied to the cost of living increase, as of January 1, 2014, will include the sub-dollar change that is … Continue reading →

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THE ROBERTS REDUX

Posted on December 8, 2013 by asknod

The Veterans Administration is one of the largest agencies of the US government. As such, they consume the lion’s share of the finances in their administration of benefits and medical services to Veterans. At last count, I believe the annual … Continue reading →

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THE NEW (OLD) SOLDIER

Posted on December 8, 2013 by asknod

 New Direction for any war: Send Service Vets over 60! I am over 60 and the Armed Forces thinks I’m too old to track down terrorists. You can’t be older than 42 to join the military. They’ve got the whole thing … Continue reading →

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