Tag Archives: vA claims for diabetes

BVA–DM2= HCV

Here is something Vets can take to the bank. Peel off the studies on HCV and DM2 and insert them into your claims. Then proceed to get it in nexus format. This is proof positive that HCV equal DM2. VA … Continue reading

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BVA– DM2 AND 55 GAL. DRUMS

Have you ever had a premonition that a 55 gallon drum near you might have Agent Orange in it? It happened to me a lot in SEA. In fact, they all had orange rings around them except for the ones with blue … Continue reading

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50% PTSD 20% DMII, what’s next to get to IU?

bradlybone Registered: 08/02/10 Posts: 1 08/02/10 #1 Hi NOD,I just received my initial rating for 50% due to PTSD and had my AO related DMII upped from 10% to 20% where I had been seeking 70% IU for PSTD. Should … Continue reading

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DMII and PN conditions secondary to Hep-C

I include these messages for others to benefit from. I was in the Seattle VA  hospital for a year from 4/09 to 4/10 so I didn’t get to post very much due to illness/4 surgeries. AN chiefhouse00 Registered: 04/23/09 Posts: … Continue reading

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BVA-Circular file

     This is yet another tragic example of a VSO and, by extension, the service officer assigned, to understand the rules and regulations and their application to a claim for benefits. One must have evidence of an injury or … Continue reading

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CAVC–Strong v. Shinseki–Shared razors–SJD

   Meet Michael J. Strong. Mike has a problem. He has hep and DM2. Sound familiar? Mike decided to fight this one and ended up at the Court. What’s interesting is Judge Hagel’s carefully reasoned thought processes for querying the … Continue reading

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BVA—PCT 2NDARY TO HCV OR AO

This decision is representative of the only disease (PCT) which is common to both Agent Orange and Hepatitis C. Up to 33% of Hep C patients also have this skin disease. It is difficult to get SC for it via … Continue reading

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BVA–Read and heed: 100% ratings

      All Vets filing or still appealing for a higher rating on an existing claim should read this decision. It was well done by the Vet. He did slip on the DM2 nexus , but will probably win if … Continue reading

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW BLOG

Welcome aboard. I hope this is more user-friendly for everyone. Due to space restrictions, we outgrew our other site and were forced to move here. No ads, no sign-ins, no figure out what the computer wants you to stick in … Continue reading

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