Oh So Many Questions!

[Bigred122]

I swear I would go crazy without this site. I can never seem to get answers from the VA any more. Is anyone else having problems getting files from Our Government lately? NPRC does nothing but give me the run around. I have tried getting just regular records thru Ebenefits site( DPRIS) and get the run around.I have requested my C File 3 times now in the last 2 1/2 months and no response. I can not get the RO to acknowledge my NOD, DRO Hearing or anything relating to my claim. The site shows receipt of my letters, but no one has responded to any of my request. Is this common practice from them. I just received my nexus letter today for my 1151 claim. Everyone says it should be short and sweet and that is what is was.The Dr is a specialist in his field and has been writing these for years for Hep C Veterans. I just expected more I guess. Maybe that was part of my problem was over killing my claims. Anyway my question on this is, Should I save my nexus letter and info and give it to the DRO at the hearing or should I send it early so that they can dispute it prior to the hearing. My RO is in Portland, Or but I'm thinking that my DRO hearing will be at Boise Id since they are only 60 miles vs 500 miles.They are the offending hospital on the 1151, but I think they will send someone from Portland since the originated my claim. Or at least do a teleconference with them in Portland and me in Boise. I don't know how you DIYers do it without any guidance instructions. I can't believe how little of info there is out there on how to do it yourself. I couldn't tell you how many times I've gone thru the Warms Library to find the info on DROs I was looking for. Has anyone found out if there is a site where one can find stats on claim approvals per disability. The BVA and CAVC sites are good on claims that have gone that far. What I'm looking for are the stats of claims like Hep C or other disabilities that were approved without going to the courts. The generalize data doesn't help me with what I'm looking for. Data I'm looking for is like how many claims for Hep C from transfusions or surgeries each year were filed,granted or denied without going to court. The government is Data freaks, so it is somewhere. I'm afraid it falls under we don't want you to know category. They act like parents when they say you are denied because we say so. I say show me the proof or prove to me how I got(whatever) don't just use the old because you say so. Well I better finish this before my computer dies again.The next time it might be fatal for it. Mike

[boomer2]

BigRed

Looked at your letter, first your name is in the letter, suggest whiting out and reposting. Also, need to put in VA's famous verbiage "it is at least as likely as not" or "more than likely" that you got HCV from a transfusion given to you by the VA. I would change the snorting cocaine to using cociane and delete the last sentence about compsensating you. I'm sure some others will chime in and give their advice as well.

[scscrewed]

I am not an Elder, but the words "more likely than not" are in there regarding the colonscopy and blood transfusion. If these are in service or VA, then the nexus is a THUMBS UP. I might be countered, but it reads well and to the point. The VA may try to fight, but with the law being towards the benefit of the veteran and this you should be okay.

[scscrewed]

BigRed

Looked at your letter, first your name is in the letter, suggest whiting out and reposting. Also, need to put in VA's famous verbiage "it is at least as likely as not" or "more than likely" that you got HCV from a transfusion given to you by the VA. I would change the snorting cocaine to using cociane and delete the last sentence about compsensating you. I'm sure some others will chime in and give their advice as well.

I wouldn't delete the last sentence, because you cannot control the doctor. The doctor wrote the letter. The doctor is outraged they are not compensating you for this debilitating disease. Also I read the famous verbiage in there.

it is more likely than not that the HCV infection occurred with the colonoscopy

That is where I got the words from and that's from the pdf.

[boomer2]

Dam didn't see that, guess the meds have kicked in.

[Bigred122]

Dam didn't see that, guess the meds have kicked in.

See Boomer, that is why I ALWAYS wait till they bring the stairs before I depart the plane!!! (Boomer and I were in the same company in Korea at the same time.I can't remember his MOS, but mine involved about a ton of radio equipment, so I chose to land with the plane. Boomer went on to jumping out of them.That is why he is now 6" shorter than when he was in Korea!!)

Thank you everyone else for your input!! I still expect a fight from the VA. I'm just hoping the nexus will be the thing that tips the scale of justice in my favor.

[scscrewed]

Themis is a liar so don't wait on her scales, but I think you're fine. The nexus is good. You may need another IMO later on, IF the VA has someone has more expertise weigh in on your case. I don't think they will, because they are cheap. This will still probably go before the BVA where it will go for you., Hang in there. I hope your family starts kicking it with you and things, and I know the pain of isolation from disabilities.