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BushMasterBoy

02-18-2019, 11:22

I received a notice in the mail about "hepatitis C" testing from the VA. Anybody else get this notice ? Specifically mentions veterans born between 1945 to 1965.

My research shows the VA has cut a deal to procure an insanely expensive medication to cure this viral liver disease.

So if you are a veteran, you may want to contact the VA if you think you have this disease. This is extremely important if you are a Vietnam veteran and received a blood transfusion.

Irving

02-18-2019, 11:41

Do you have a link?

BushMasterBoy

02-18-2019, 12:20

Tis what I saw last knight Sir rving...

https://www.ajc.com/blog/news-to-me/congress-angry-can-afford-medicine-created-emory-doctor/KREM5sPT33xg8dkCHLC0LO/

Irving

02-18-2019, 12:22

Thanks, want to share with my neighbor that runs a Veterans service for stuff like this.

Bailey Guns

02-18-2019, 13:06

I got it. I'm gonna go ahead and get tested even though I have been before. Doc needs to draw blood at my next appt anyway. Wife says it's a good idea.

Great-Kazoo

02-18-2019, 14:33

They sent me a notice and it's posted at the VA here. I have to go through a lot of still boxed paperwork. Need to locate my inoculations card among other things.