Tag Archives: Service Connection

CAVC–MEKUS V. SHINSEKI–IDLE HANDS ARE THE DEVIL’S WORKSHOP

Given that there’s a backlog that would reach from Seattle to Honolulu if all the Vets lined up, you would wonder how on earth anyone would have to time to pick and dig and come up with this idiotic CUE. … Continue reading

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VAMC–PASS THE CRACK PIPE, PLEASE

Yeppers. Got it first hand from my VAMC Personal Care Physician (PCP), Rose M. Sessoms, M.D. that my liver “appears to be functioning well.” We have to wonder if Rose got her doctor’s license in some third world country that … Continue reading

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$180,000.00 LOTTO FOR LIFE

Today was THE DAY. The ARNP popped blue smoke and arms out to line up a landing. Solvaldi time is one month to guns hot. I’ve been waiting for this for seven years so it’s a milestone in my life … Continue reading

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VA CLAIMS–SUBMITTING PHOTO EVIDENCE

Many Veterans have contacted me about submitting photo evidence and what constitutes an acceptable form by VA.  Our resident dermatologist, Jules, and proud recent member of the 100% P&T club here has clued me in to the requirements.  My attorney … Continue reading

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GILEAD TO PAIR LEDISPASVIR WITH SOVALDI

This morning I read with great satisfaction that Gilead Sciences is proceeding with yet even more studies on Ledipasvir combined with Sovaldi (Sofosbuvir), with and without Ribavirin. What is noticeably absent is the mention of the dreaded bug juice- Interferon. … Continue reading

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FED. CIR.–DIXON V. SHINSEKI–WE AIN’T OBLIGATED TO HELP YOU

Every once in a while, we get another piece of justice that preserves our sanity and rebuts the idea that we’re pissing into the wind. Veterans law, while touted to be the most lenient, and notably tilted in favor of … Continue reading

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HCV COURSE KNOWLEDGE

Here’s a great article to keep us to speed on what medical science has uncovered as secondaries to HCV.

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WIN OR DIE

The email that prompts this is tempered by the magnificent game I watched yesterday. Having been raised in Seahawks since their inception in 1976, I have been captive of their dismal performances over the years. Nevertheless, I always kept faith … Continue reading

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AND EVEN MORE GOOD NEWS

Mark, or Hepsick as he has used as a handle over the years, has had one of the hardest, nastiest examples of a VA HCV claim. Imagine the worst case of circumstances–then multiply it by two 48 week courses of … Continue reading

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More good news

I want to share the good news that my husband’s disability claim has been largely successful–although he was denied HCV.  We received a decision in under one year and the information found on this website was critical. Nonetheless, there is … Continue reading

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