Tag Archives: vA claims for diabetes

N.J. HCV VETS TO BE HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY

Posted on May 22, 2012 by asknod

Member Kiedove sends us this to begin our Memorial Day remembrances. I want to thank her profusely for sending us this.  It’s the first time I’ve seen something like it. I’ll try to induce some of the members locally to pester … Continue reading →

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DM2–TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 40%

Posted on May 20, 2012 by asknod

This was recently sent to me by Member Bob from mosquitoland up north. vA has an ugly habit of denying that leap from 20% to 40% when you ask for it. In fact, they are downright ornery about raising it. … Continue reading →

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BVA– Bronze Star= HCV

Posted on May 5, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a perfect stir of a combat soldier, 38 USC 1154(b) and vA’s grant of HCV service connection. The confluence of all three is the key to his success. Why this had to go to the BVA , the CAVC … Continue reading →

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VA–FREE MONEY-COME AND GET IT

Posted on April 30, 2012 by asknod

Member Randy sends us this post today. This was on the Veterans Report Website. Almost choked on dinner laughing at the naivete. Compensation for Vietnam Veterans Week of April 30, 2012 Nearly 2.6 million Americans who served in Vietnam are … Continue reading →

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BVA– AO At Fort McClellan RVN

Posted on April 26, 2012 by asknod

I always thought Fort McClellan was in Alablama. Seems they did some “non-tactical” deployment of AO, AW and AB (in small quantities) there in the late sixties. Does this surprise anyone? Just how soon do you think it will come … Continue reading →

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BvA–Texas Fenderson Rating Via West Virginia

Posted on March 17, 2012 by asknod

While I know this occurred after the wheels were in motion on WGM’s claim, it seems an amazing coincidence. I’m willing to bet Mr. West Virginia heard about all those hot shot Texas Veterans Commission Service Officers and moved there. … Continue reading →

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PCT Website

Posted on February 29, 2012 by asknod

I found this looking for the blood test on PCT. I’m still searching for that one. I was always tested for it via a 24 hour urine collection. Last year my hepatologist (Yep, Eileen, Lori!) said she was going to … Continue reading →

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Thailand AO Exposure

Posted on February 29, 2012 by asknod

I got an interesting article from member (anyone who writes me is a member!) Mike J. this morning. Attached was a link to a Veterans  legal assistance site talking about certain sites in Thailand and the usage of AO there. Postscript for … Continue reading →

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AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS–AO?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by asknod

I always wonder why one particular person gets something, be it a winning lotto ticket or an autoimmune disorder. In the latter case, i sub-wonder why different variations of that disease induce yet more tertiary responses. An autoimmune disorder is where your … Continue reading →

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SMC-K WARNING

Posted on February 8, 2012 by asknod

Some of you are rated for SMC-K at $99.00/month on top of any other rating. This may include a variety of disorders to include loss of one hand or one foot. It also is paid for loss of use of … Continue reading →

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