Tag Archives: VA claims

VA Medical-related freebie mobile devices and apps

But, no, the free tablets are not for you!   Fiscal Year 2014 means free 10,000 ipads for VHA providers. In the interests of efficiency this use of technology makes sense.  But security is the big concern. Providers can take their devices home, playground … Continue reading →

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Is donating plasma still risky for contracting HCV?

I first read about viral infections due to past unsanitary practices in plasmapheresis centers in the Pepin’s book, The Origin of Aids.   In this 1999 follow-up report about an HCV outbreak in Austria (then called non-A, non-B hepatitis), the cause was believed … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER–THE DEER RODEO

Everyone has their deer story and some are better than others. Most are corny and lack staying power. Some resonate because the hunter was an FNG and got the surprise of his life as here. I’m a sucker for the … Continue reading →

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VAOIG–WE DON’T DO VA CRIME

Doesn’t anyone on Capitol Hill (i.e. Rep. Miller et al) find it intriguing that if you or I so much as filed a phony travel pay report and tried to take these folks for $40 dollars, we’d be hounded to … Continue reading →

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DECLASSIFIED CAS DOCUMENTS

Sorry for the mixup. I published this as a post and then moved it up to the widgets in black above.

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BVA–RISING STAR ESKENAZI CRASHES AND BURNS

Once upon a time, in a village on Vermin Avenue Northwest, there lived an Agency who couldn’t give a hoot about the Veterans they were entrusted with. Senator Alan Cranston, during the leadup to the Veterans Judicial Reform Act (VJRA) of … Continue reading →

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BVA–THIRD QUARTER DECISIONS ARE OUT

BVA put up their third quarter decisions for 2014 today. Access the Hepatitis C ones here. Best of luck on the new jetgun leniency they are beginning to exhibit. Jetgun decision: http://www.index.va.gov/search/va/view.jsp?FV=http://www.va.gov/vetapp14/Files4/1431207.txt

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THE NEW IMPROVED VA–CALL ME BOB

Much in the last week has come to light regarding all things VA. As I speak, they are discussing this at the HVAC hearings up on Capitol Hill. Cause for concern wells up in the breasts of all Vets concerning … Continue reading →

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SSGT. OSCAR D. GROUCH SUES VA

This just in on the AP wire.  (AP) Newark, New Jersey by staff writer Steven Jemerik: Former Staff Sargent Oscar D. Grouch’s attorneys came forward last night just before the Camden Court House closed and filed a lawsuit accusing the Veterans Administration … Continue reading →

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ILP–THE CORN HORSEMEN OF THE AUGUSTALYPSE

As usual, on Labor Day weekend, something magical happens. In our case it was rain finally after four months without. The roads have so much oil on them it’s like an ice-skating rink. Come to think of it, this must … Continue reading →

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