Tag Archives: VA claims

need guidance

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

squid_with_dragonRegistered: 08/15/10 Posts: 132 05/09/11 #1 I just have no idea how to handle this situation. I have always been in control of what happens to me. This time I feel that I am no longer in control and I … Continue reading →

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38 USC versus 38 CFR.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

 Something that has been discussed numerous times in Veteran’s self-help forums is the difference between Chapter 38, United States Code and Chapter 38, Code of Federal Regulations.  We are often asked to clarify the difference. Here is the easiest way … Continue reading →

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Winning! Soon The VA Will Have To Admit Service Related Exposure As A HIgh Risk Factor

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

 From HCVets.com founder Patricia Lupole Winning! Soon The VA Will Have To Admit Service Related Exposure As A HIgh Risk Factor And Stop Making Vets Prove It! Three Cheers to HHS!! Maybe we have a chance to get the dragon … Continue reading →

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got a NOD

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

squid_with_dragonRegistered: 08/15/10 Posts: 132 05/07/11 #1 I filed a claim for Hep-c (2b) last fall with DAV – NSO. I tried to get my med records with an SF-180 but received all of my service records without any medical records. DAV filed my … Continue reading →

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old records

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

RDMURPHY Registered: 07/31/10 Posts: 49 04/28/11 #1 This is for the moderators or mngr. In my military records prior to discharge in 1983 the army drew blood for a”hepatitis survey”. never told me why. Their hospitilazition records  claimed that I … Continue reading →

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date of claim

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

RDMURPHY Registered: 07/31/10 Posts: 49 04/14/11 #1 attempting to puzzle this one out and figured finally to ask for help. Trying to determine how far back my claim for compensation can go. Exposed to hep c in service in 1982{hospitalized … Continue reading →

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multiple claims?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

victim88 Registered: 07/27/09 Posts: 14 01/03/11 #1 after filing for service connected hcv- 04/07 and being denied, (no evidence of hcv or treatment for hcv during military 77 – 88) file currently with american legion/bva in washington dc for appeal.my military … Continue reading →

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38 C.F.R. § 4.112 (2009)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

NOD Manager Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 654 01/25/11 #1  When a Vet finally get service connected for Hep, he/she often ends up going back to the RO for a rating on it. This is based on one’s medical records, or, if … Continue reading →

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VAOPGCPREC 9-97

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

     A funny thing happened while I was searching for new ways to help Vets. I hear horror stories regularly about  Vets who submit claims, sometimes followed by new evidence after a denial. One of the hallmarks of the VA is to ignore … Continue reading →

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assignment rosters

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

wekan1 Registered: 08/08/10 Posts: 4 10/21/10 #1 I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to get a roster of men who were assinged to a unit at the same time I was. I have a pretty … Continue reading →

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