Tag Archives: Service Connection

2009 VA ID cards

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

04/15/09 #1 My husband has HepC, was diagnosed in 2003, underwent Interferon and Ribaviran treatment in 2004, was not cured, and was denied Service Connected for any pension.  He did get NS pension because we were below poverty level, until … Continue reading →

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BVA– What happens if I die before…

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

03/14/09 #1 A Vet’s wife asked me what happens if her husband should pass away during the period after filing, but before final adjudication. I will attach a BVA decision that deals with this. One thing that is not specifically … Continue reading →

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38 CFR § 20.900(c) Hardship Claim

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

For some of you, this is like going into the deep end before you know how to dog paddle. This info is for Veterans who are handling their own claims. If you feel confident to do this, and have the … Continue reading →

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38 CFR § 4.114 DC 7343(IFN TX)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

In Part 4 of 38 CFR, you will find Section §4.114 which deals with the Schedule of Ratings for diseases of the digestive tract. There you will find Diagnostic Codes (DCs) that refer to specific diseases. The ones that most … Continue reading →

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VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

01/31/09 After much talk, with many Vets, I have discovered two schools of thought regarding VSOs in general, and SOs(Service Officers) in particular. There does not seem to be any grey area in between on the subject of positive vs. … Continue reading →

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John Q. Public’s misconceptions about Hep C

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

 01/23/09 People ask me if having a tattoo will destroy their chances of winning their jetgun claim for Hep. Yes. You read that right. Well, gosh, where should I start? If you have filed your claim, you must have filled … Continue reading →

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BVA–Too many DD 214s

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

    An observant reader sent us this one. It’s priceless. It must have cost VA a bundle to sort this one out, but sort it out they did. I give them credit for being thorough. This is why it takes … Continue reading →

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BVA– HAV = Nobucks

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

 Boy, this is the mistake of a lifetime. Our Vet from New Jersey here, with his County rep. as a VSO, has unwisely elected to get himself service –connected for HAV, not HCV.  When asking for actual compensation instead of the … Continue reading →

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BVA-Victor Charlie Made Me A Junkie

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

We certainly are no stranger to the “PTSD made me do it” school of HCV being a product of brainf*ck. However, this one is priceless. This poor, addled Vet, representing himself no less, is attempting to scale Mt. Everest barefoot. … Continue reading →

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BVA–AO and AMLEG

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

What is it with AMLEG? If it was just one city we could blame the water but its three different ones. We have seen numerous VSOs use the HCV= AO argument and none have won. Perhaps it does but you … Continue reading →

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