Tag Archives: VA Medical Care

SHREVEPORT VAMC RUNNING ON EMPTY

Posted on October 2, 2014 by asknod

Member Vicki sends us this vignette on the Louisiana VAMC in Shreveport. Seems if you’re going there, you better be sure to wear more than flowers in your hair. A spare set of PJs or two and an an extra toothbrush/paste better … Continue reading →

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THE SOVALDI SLIP AND SLIDE

Posted on September 26, 2014 by asknod

I got a call yesterday from member Randy saying he’d been kicked out of the “program” at the Denver VAMC for non-compliance. Apparently he missed taking four doses of his Sovaldi over a month or so and had a relapse. … Continue reading →

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VA Medical-related freebie mobile devices and apps

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Laura

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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BVA–RISING STAR ESKENAZI CRASHES AND BURNS

Posted on September 11, 2014 by asknod

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

Posted on September 10, 2014 by asknod

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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HCV–TODAY IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE NUMBER 12

Posted on July 28, 2014 by asknod

My Sovaldi minder contacted me this afternoon and told me I was getting: 1) More Anemic 2) My creatinine levels were dropping precipitously so my kidneys are not happy campers. 3) My Anti-nuclear Antibodies test (ANA) indicated my autoimmune Hepatitis … Continue reading →

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Sen. Sanders and Rep. Miller compromise on Veterans’ bill

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Laura

After six weeks of negotiation, and four days before recess, it appears as if we will be soon be seeing details of the new veterans’ bill. This provision as reported in the Washington Post, gets a thumbs up from me: According … Continue reading →

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FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VAROS

Posted on July 24, 2014 by asknod

Remember when I-never mind. I just want you to know I was wrong. I projected all fifty states would eventually be caught up in this deceptive business of screwing us Vets over. The POGO votes are not all counted yet … Continue reading →

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HCV infection and veterans’ oral health

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Laura

According to a 2012 report published for dentists by the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine, which also covers hepatitis, health problems associated with HCV are numerous. The report, Dental and Orofacial Health and Hepatitis C contains a few graphic images including … Continue reading →

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eBENEFITS–SO SIMPLE A CAVEMAN CAN DO IT

Posted on July 4, 2014 by asknod

Remember USB Allison “in Wonderland” Hickey’s famous rejoinder to Congress back in 2013? Paraphrased, it could be summed up thusly: “As simple as filing taxes online and a way to whittle down the claims backlog“. Whew, doggies. Considering the claims backlog just hit two … Continue reading →