..... Printer-Friendly Version VA RESEARCH: RACIAL DIFFERENCES IN TREATMENT OF HEPATITISC AMONG VETS -- Were Blacks less ... Differences in the Evaluation and Treatment of HepatitisC Among Veterans: A Retrospective Cohort Study ... We examined the association between race and hepatitisC virus (HCV) evaluation and treatment ... the latest videos on Youtube.com HepatitisC virus (HCV) is the... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAY08/nf050508-3.htm
...- Comment at bottom of page. HepatitisC virus PROMISING RESULTS FROM NEW HEPATITISC DRUG The new drug appears to cure far more people of HepatitisC and does it in half the time ... at the forefront when it comes to research on hepatitisC treatments. Although many feel their... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfapr09/nf043009-6.htm
... Printer-Friendly Version VETERAN WHO HAS HEPATITISC FEELS ABANDONED BY SYSTEM -- He ... tainted blood and infected him with the hepatitisC virus. (photo: Jerry Mccray ...Ledger) For more about veterans and hepatitisC, use the VA Watchdog search ... The VA often counters criticism about its hepatitisC policy by noting it has spearheaded numerous research projects for treatment of the virus.... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfoct08/nf100208-2.htm
4. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 05-09-2007 #9 -- RESEARCH ON VETERANS SHOWS RISK OF LYMPHOMA INCREASES WITH HEPATITISC INFECTION -- HEPATITISC infection increased the risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma by 20% to 30%.nf050907-9.htm
...09-2007 #9 -- RESEARCH ON VETERANS SHOWS RISK OF LYMPHOMA INCREASES WITH HEPATITISC INFECTION -- HepatitisC infection increased the risk of developing non ... page: Javascript Bookmark Printer Friendly Page RESEARCH ON VETERANS SHOWS RISK OF LYMPHOMA INCREASES WITH HEPATITISC INFECTION -- HepatitisC infection increased... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfMAY07/nf050907-9.htm
... TO PROVE -- SERVICE-CONNECTED HEPATITISC IS ALSO HARD TO PROVE Story here ... MIKE Mcgraw The Kansas City Star When hepatitisC ruined Mike Coghlan's liver, ... said Teresa Wright, who leads a hepatitisresearch program at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. In the workplace HepatitisC is emerging as one of the most... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes MAR 06/newsflash03-21-2006-5.htm
...........www.va.gov/ On the Cover: The Korean War Veterans Memorial, located in Washington, D.C., honors members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Korean War. Photo by Renee Mcelveen. Federal Benefits for Veterans and ...'s birth certificate to determine parents' benefits. viii Acronyms Acronyms ACE Automated Certificate of Eligibility ALS Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis CHAMPVA Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA C Compensation and Pension CRDP Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments CRSC Combat-Related Special Compensation CWT Compensated Work Therapy CZTE Combat Zone Tax Exclusion DIC Dependency and Indemnity Compensation... http://www.vawatchdog.org/fedben 2007.pdf
... 2006 Edition Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents Important Phone Numbers VA Benefits Health Care Education Life Insurance Debt Management Mammography Hotline Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) CHAMPVA Headstones and Markers Special Health Issues: Gulf War, Agent Orange, Project 112/Shad 1-800-827-1000 1-877-222-8387 1-888-442-4551 1-800-669-8477 1-800-827-0648 1-888-492-7844 1-800-829-4833 1-800-733-8387 1-800-697-6947 1-800-749-8387 Web Sites... http://www.vawatchdog.org/fedben2006.pdf
... RESEARCHER STUDIES AND TREATS SERVICE MEMBERS WITH HEPATITISC -- "We had a ...'t know what the impact of hepatitisC is. The rate of hepatitisC has been studied in the military but .... One offshoot of Sjogren's research has been discovering how military members contracted the virus. HepatitisC is typically transmitted through IV drug use... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes JUL 06/newsflash07-07-2006-2.htm
9. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 08-06-2007 #1 -- WILKES-BARRE VA OPENS NEW RESEARCH SERVICE -- Could eventually raise the level of care in the region by attracting doctors, scientists, and organizations interested in conducting RESEARCH.nf080607-1.htm
... scientists, and organizations interested in conducting research. Wilkes-Barre, PA VA facility For more on VA research and development (R&D) ... around it who previously lacked access to research services. Ali said the research service ... by providing students the chance to conduct research locally. Currently, the Wilkes-Barre VA hospital conducts minimum-risk research in hepatitisC and blood coagulation disorders. Patients can participate but the research can only operate within the confines of... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfAUG07/nf080607-1.htm
... Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents 2005 Edition 1 VA Special Events for 2005 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sponsors a number of special events each year as part of the recreation therapy provided to veterans under VA care. For details on eligibility and participation, or to be a volunteer, contact the VA National Advisor at the phone number listed below. The schedule for 2005: Winter Sports Clinic Sandy Trombetta (970) 244-1314 Golden Age Games Dewayne Vaughn (202) 745-8615 Wheelchair Games Tom Brown (210) 617-5159 Creative Arts Festival Elizabeth Mackey (320) 255-6351... http://www.vawatchdog.org/fedben05.pdf
