Tag Archives: vA claims for PCT

BVA– PCT= HCV?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by asknod

I found another one of these years ago and didn’t bookmark it. When I finally found this, I decided to print it anyway even if the case was remanded. It involves the reverse concept that PCT, as a known side-effect … Continue reading →

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DRO– Bait & Switch Ploy

Posted on October 10, 2011 by asknod

Here is an interesting contretemps. You finally get rated for, let’s say, DM2 and they give you 10%.  What would you think if you applied for PN secondary to the DM2 and they whacked your DM down to 0% and … Continue reading →

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BVA–Putting the Cart before the Horse

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

From the sunny southern RO in Florida: Amazing. The Vet is wondering why he doesn’t feel well and he files for liver damage. So the VA rates him for Hep, secondary to the PCT. This reflects the a$$backwards approach to VA rulings. … Continue reading →

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BVA—PCT 2NDARY TO HCV OR AO

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

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–2007— HCV & PCT 2ndary to HCV

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Finally, VA and BVA are starting to see that PCT (Porphyria Cutanea Tarda) is present in a lot of HCV cases. So is Cryoglobulinemia, DM2, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(sore throat forever, anyone?), peripheral neuropathy, and about 10 … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW BLOG

Posted on September 25, 2011 by asknod

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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