Tag Archives: VA claims

BVA–ANOTHER “CLEAN” JETGUN APPEAL

One thing that will never happen is that a Regional Office will grant a jetgun-based appeal for Hepatitis C (HCV). VA is batting .1000 on that metric. However, in regards to appeals at the BVA, a new breed of Veterans … Continue reading

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CAVC–PERCY V SHINSEKI (2009) — WHO OWNS IT?

I have an unusual case of a gentleman who filed to stop a reduction in his rating. At the same time, he had a newly denied claim at the Seattle RO. The gentleman filed his NOD and the presumption of … Continue reading

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VA HEALTHCARE-TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL APP?

Just spotted this one. An excellent App. Will append it to the “VAROs and who’s who above in widgets. http://www.fedweek.com/armed-forces-news/web-app-aims-yelp-style-reviews-va-facilities/ Here’s the link to the website: http://www.vareview.net/ The downside to this is obvious. It’s a VA site and you have to … Continue reading

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LZ CORK–FIRE FOR EFFECT

As promised, and I’ve been asked numerous times, I give you the Joe Friday report. Hell. I expect I should have written it Monday morning for a more cliché’d VA approach. Butch and Barb have never had the august pleasure … Continue reading

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VA ILP– WE HAVE ANOTHER WINNER

Member Randy (always in good standing) has finally cut the ILP Gordian knot with the Denver VR&E krewe. After years of spewing misinformation and Catch 22 jargon at him, they finally realized he’s read Chapter 21 of 38 CFR and … Continue reading

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WHAT’S UP, DOC?

The miracles of technology amaze. Think of this. A  a combo defibrillator/pacemaker all-in-one with a ten to thirteen year battery. In by ten- out by one- after the Versed wears off. Sounds like a Chinese Dry Cleaners. It weighs a … Continue reading

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BVA–“CLEAN” JETGUN DECISIONS

  From the Hallowed Entry Point into Heaven at the VA’s St. Petersburg Gate…   Much has been recently discussed about how many jetgun Hepatitis C claims have been won at the BVA where we can see a win-be it on … Continue reading

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY–1971

Butch Long’s DRO review couldn’t be on a more auspicious occasion than February 22nd. Not only is it George Washington’s birthday but also the day a friend passed away just north of Vientiane from what I heard. I was still … Continue reading

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VAMCs–PHARMACISTS ROBBING PHARMACIES

Can you imagine if Walgreen’s™ or CVS’™ pharmacists were helping themselves to the Hydromorphone and Oxycontin at franchise stores across the fruited plain what an uproar would ensue? The DEA would be in high gear in a week and be … Continue reading

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW–DRO HEARINGS

Tomorrow afternoon here on the Left Coast at 1600 Local or 1900 Hrs for you on the Easterly portion of the U.S., Jerrel Cook and the Hadit family will once again be allowing me to discourse on the pros and … Continue reading

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