Tag Archives: Service Connection

Where did your VSO come from?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by joeaveragevet

Most VSO’s are chartered by Congress. (You should know you are in trouble if it has anything to do with congress. I am still smarting from the fiscal cliff, and not sure we have not fallen off it yet) According … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, Introduction-Read these first, VSOs | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help., VSO | 1 Comment

BVA–GENO 2B & KOREA SERVICE

Posted on January 2, 2013 by asknod

Here’s another classic example of a Vet with service in Korea coming home with HCV genotype 2B. This was very prevalent and one of the signatures of HCV there at that time (pre-1990). Here, it occurred between 1952-54. A February … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Tips and Tricks | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Jetguns, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Tips and Tricks | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Jetguns, Service Connection, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in AO, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged Agent Orange, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA claims for Agent Orange, vA claims for diabetes, vA claims for DM2, vA claims for PCT, vA Claims for Peripheral Neuropathy, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, Jetgun Claims evidence, Nexus Information | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Jetguns, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, Jetgun Claims evidence, Medical News, Nexus Information | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Jetguns, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, VSOs | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Jetguns, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Veterans Law | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

BVA–GOLDMINE

Posted on December 18, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an ultra-clean jetgun win from Pittsburgh. What disturbs me is the VA examiner gave it to him and it still ended up in an appeal. What does it take? They refuse to grant from the ROs on these yet … Continue reading →