Tag Archives: Service Connection

SOFOSBUVIR DECLARED LEGAL

Posted on October 25, 2013 by asknod

Today the FDA approved what I pray is the cure for my illness 15-0 with nary a naysayer among them. Hepatitis C sufferers who failed the Interferon prophylaxis over the years now have one good shot at killing the dragon. … Continue reading →

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CAVC–KYHN v. SHINSEKI–NO ADDITIONS TO THE RBA

Posted on October 25, 2013 by asknod

We have rules we live by. We have rules for appealing. We cannot modify the rules to “fix” what we forget in a judicial forum. If we appeal to a higher tribunal at the VA, we are allowed to add … Continue reading →

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SOFOSBUVIR–HOT OFF THE WIRE

Posted on October 23, 2013 by asknod

We had expected glowing reports this Friday after the FDA review of the new HCV Gilead drug Sofosbuvir. What, then, to our utter surprise than to spot this promising FDA blurb today- three days prior to the upcoming FDA discourse. … Continue reading →

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IT’S SHOWTIME.

Posted on October 23, 2013 by asknod

I filed in 1994. I was denied. I submitted new and material evidence. Nothing happened. In 2007 I refiled and submitted the same evidence again. I won-but only from 2007 forward. I filed an appeal for my 1994 date. I … Continue reading →

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VA examiners should ask patients about their multi-dose vial HCV risk exposure to meet today’s best practices and standards of care

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Laura

Soon private physicians must make basic improvements in their practices. If they deliver haphazard care, they can face penalties. If they follow evidence-based practices, they can be rewarded. Therefore, professional medical associations are creating learning modules, called Practice in Improvement, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun Claims evidence | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA HCV Claims., Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

New: North Dakota updates Hepatitis C (HCV) outbreak to 28 infections

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Laura

These news stories are so discouraging. The new HCV cluster in ND may be another possible healthcare associated infection. A Minot nursing home investigation is being studied according to one report. State Updates Info on Hepatitis C Outbreak BISMARCK, ND … Continue reading →

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VA’s Medical Foster Homes (MFH) Program

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Laura

Losing one’s independence due to disability is costly in many ways. No one wants to end up in a nursing home and eating poor quality food. The idea of living with strangers seems unpleasant but many aged are alone in … Continue reading →

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BVA–THIRD QUARTER DECISIONS ARE UP

Posted on October 20, 2013 by asknod

The third quarter release of BVA decisions are out as of this morning. Someone must be working overtime. We had hoped to see them by August 30th but we all know that the BVA is backed up and constipated just … Continue reading →

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$47,000 mechanical bull for Utah National Guard?

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Laura

AMVETS National Executive Director Stewart Hickey was ticked off. While the Department of Defense has money to call 350,000 employees back to work, and buy a $47,000 mechanical bull, they don’t have the funding for our fallen families…. This is such a travesty that … Continue reading →

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The big GI bill carrot, student veterans, and the shutdown

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Laura

Who are these veterans? Student Veterans of America (SVA) have a few facts up on their website. They note that 47% have families, 85% are older than 25, and 27% are female. My DS (dear son) is in the first … Continue reading →