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BVA–GENO 2B & KOREA SERVICE

Posted on January 2, 2013 by asknod

Here’s another classic example of a Vet with service in Korea coming home with HCV genotype 2B. This was very prevalent and one of the signatures of HCV there at that time (pre-1990). Here, it occurred between 1952-54. A February … Continue reading →

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BVA–OKAY. I GIVE UP. WHICH HEP WAS/IS IT?

Posted on January 2, 2013 by asknod

FROM THE FILES OF THE DREW CAREY MEMORIAL VARO This is one of those priceless “which hep is on first?” decisions that had to end in a remand to keep the room from spinning. Joebob Vet has a problem here … Continue reading →

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BVA–VA SIDES WITH VET’S NEXUS

Posted on January 1, 2013 by asknod

I have often tried to point out that it takes a number of years for hepatitis to manifest to a degree that the individual notices it. Men are notorious for going to the bitter end before keeling over and admitting something … Continue reading →

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HCVets June 9-16, 2013 gathering in Indiana

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Laura

HCVets is such a wonderful resource. They are organizing a (non-profit) net-working retreat for veterans called “HugFest 2013.” Housing is in private rooms in two large riverfront cabins. There is a food fund but I don’t know if … Continue reading →

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How to deactivate freeze-dried HCV

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Laura

What does it take to kill HCV in freeze-dried “coagulaion factor concentrates” like Factor VIII (for Hemophilia A). Unfortunately, the freeze-drying process itself doesn’t do the job. (In a machine, freeze it to perhaps −50 °C/-58 F; lower pressure; water … Continue reading →

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Instant HCV?

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Laura

There’s always something new to learn about HCV transmission routes. There are various reports about how long HCV can remain infectious on surfaces–wet or dry. When I think about blood, I think about it in its liquid state first. But … Continue reading →

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BVA–GOLDMINE

Posted on December 18, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an ultra-clean jetgun win from Pittsburgh. What disturbs me is the VA examiner gave it to him and it still ended up in an appeal. What does it take? They refuse to grant from the ROs on these yet … Continue reading →

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1961 Babies and Breadwinners civilian polio vaccinations with jet-guns (MUNJIs)

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Laura

Part II: View a black and white CDC documentary film (about 10 minutes) which shows how mass vaccinations were administered in Columbus, Georgia in 1961. The arm of the patient was wiped, not the jet gun nozzle. No hand hygiene. … Continue reading →

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BVA–YEAH.IT’S NEW BUT IS IT MATERIAL?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by asknod

Here’s something I can’t seem to enunciate enough to Vets. I have an email from Ralph who is condemned to the St. Pete’s RO and Funhouse of Mirrors. He’s in his fourth year of combat with the VA (second reopening) … Continue reading →

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CAVC KNOWLEDGE 6–THEORY OF RELATIVITY

Posted on December 7, 2012 by asknod

When you get to the CAVC and you are preparing your defense, the proper thing do is to express every theory of service connection-anything- no matter how far-fetched. It should only be theories advanced in your BVA appeal which behooves … Continue reading →