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This site is provided by past and presents members of the United States Military with Hepatitis C (HCV) to assist fellow Retirees/Veterans / Active Military and Dependents with awareness to the Hep C virus exposure methods during military service.


Picture from the July - August issue of Vietnam Veterans of America's, "Veteran Magazine."

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http://www.vva.org/veteran.html

Click here: Test the Rest Campaign

The VA Testimony before the Subcommittee on Benefits Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives, April 13, 2000, Gary A. Roselle, M. D., Program Director for Infectious Diseases, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, state, "One in 10 US Veterans are infected with HCV", a rate 5  times greater than the 1.8% infection rate of the general population."

A study conducted in 1999, by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and involving 26,000 veterans shows that up to 10% of all veterans in the VHA system tested positive for hepatitis C.

Of the total number of persons who were hepatitis C antibody positive, and reported an era of service, 62.7% were noted to be from the Vietnam. The second most frequent group is listed as post-Vietnam at 18.2%, followed by 4.8% Korean conflict, 4.3% post-Korean conflict, 4.2% from WWII, and 2.7% Persian Gulf era veterans.[1],

War on Terror- Iraq and Afghanistan active military and veterans- A confidential letter was delivered within the military command, requesting implementation of a pathogen inactivation for troops abroad. [20]

Why Active/Retired Military & Veterans are at such
high risk for Hepatitis C (HCV)

The following list are recognized service connected transmission methods for the Hepatitis C virus and other bloodborne pathogens. If a veteran applies for benefits and does not have "other" risk factors, or can prove service was a "greater risk" for infection with Hepatitis C, will be eligible for service connection.

 

Jet "Air Gun" Injections  Blood Transfusions Blood Base Products/Vaccines
Exposed to Blood/body Fluid Reusable Needles, Syringes & Vials Finger Pricks/Lancets 
Medical Procedures

 Dental Procedures

Kidney/Blood Dialyses
Tissue/bone Transplant  Tattoos In Service Had a STD/STI or Multiple Partners in service
Used Tooth Brush   Used Razors 2006 Prostate/Scope Exams 22,000 + vets ... across the country are warned improperly sterilized equipment
Mar 26, 2009 VA mum extent of equipment contamination By Bill Poovey - The Associated Press CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Thousands of military veterans across the South are waiting to find out if they were exposed to infectious diseases by government clinics that performed colonoscopies and other procedures with equipment that wasn’t properly sterilized.,,Veterans Affairs officials won’t say if mistakes that may have exposed patients to infections at medical centers in Tennessee and Florida and a clinic in Georgia have been discovered elsewhere.
 
6 January 2009 CDC REVIEW
Nonhospital Health are–Associated Hepatitis B and C Virus Transmission: United States, 1998–2008  ...hepatitis C virus (HCV) from health care exposures... review of outbreak information revealed 33 outbreaks ...the putative mechanism of infection was patient-to-patient transmission through failure of health care personnel to adhere to fundamental principles of infection control and aseptic technique (for example, reuse of syringes or lancing devices)...recognized outbreaks indicate a wider and growing problem as health care is increasingly provided in outpatient settings in which infection control training and oversight may be inadequate.
 
November 2006 Journal of Viral Hepatitis 13(11): 775-782. 15 independent risk factors for HCV By Liz Highleyman ... our data incriminate previously unidentified risk factors (abortions, some dermatological procedures, outpatient injections, contact sports, beauty treatments, professional pedicure/manicure) and confirm those already recognized hospitalization, digestive endoscopy, acupuncture...
 

The World Health Organization State:
"The only means of protection from the Hepatitis C virus are the
implementation of universal precautions and safe injection practices."

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Blood Transfusions & Vaccine Contamination -Pandora's box ...
The Hepatitis C epidemic is discovering what was. In 1988, 242,000 Hepatitis C infections were reported annually. These high figures were reported from the 1960s and throughout 1980s, and declining after 1992.
 

bullet History of Syringes and their reuse during military service   More
 
bullet Recommended Practices for Multiuse Vials   It's a no-no now, but was standard procedure till recently!
 

Video- Jetgun Injections  CBS " 60 MINUTES" documentary on the swine flu epidemics of 1976 in the U.S. It went on air only once and was never shown again. http://www.dailymotion.com/ No wiping off the gun, no gloves, reused vials, one patient after another...

Headquarters
Departments of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Coast Guard- Washington, DC- 29 September 2006


UNCLASSIFIED
Army Regulation 40–562 BUMEDINST 6230.15A AFJI 48–110 CG COMDTINST M6230.4F
Medical Services Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis
2–8. Jet–injection immunization devices
a. The DOD and USCG withdrew needle–free multi use nozzle jet injectors (MUNJIs) ... due to safety concerns...use of the same unsterile nozzle and fluid pathway to inject consecutive patients ... were usually refilled quickly from attached multidose vaccine vials. These devices remain unapproved and will not be used.

b. A new generation of needle–free disposable–cartridge jet injectors (DCJIs) avoid the safety concerns for MUNJIs by their use of a new, disposable, sterile fluid pathway... approved for military use in accordance with the manufacturer’s current recommendations, especially with regard to infection control.

The MUNJIs are known by the trade names: Ped–O–Jet®, Med–E–Jet®, Hypospray®, DermoJet®

Jetgun Vaccinator (old style)
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Active Duty- ALERT!

Military issues orders to start using the jetguns again (1998-11-25) with a new, disposable, sterile fluid pathway... approved for military especially with regard to infection control. But the recent 2008 FDA Study show 8.2% contamination for newer "improved" model... researchers stopped the test and rejected the device....So how bad were the old ones?  Read More

"Each hour of every day, three people die from
Hepatitis C or it's related conditions!
Two of these people have Military backgrounds"

 

Plan Backfires-
VBA Fast Letter Boost Claims
The letter works to the Veterans advantage... acknowledges ways previously denied ... .

 

ADD TO YOUR CLAIM!
# 1 CONCLUSION OF LAW  Hep C incurred in service by jetguns. (2005)

# 2 CONCLUSION OF LAW  Hep C incurred in service by jetguns: it cannot be stated that the preponderance of the evidence is against the claim of service connection.
 (2008)
 

 

RED ALERT:  First time since the 105 congress- NO "Presumed Service Connection" bill
ACT NOW- Click here 

 

Opinions & Statements from Hep C Veterans-
This information will help fellow Veterans with awareness and the VA Claims process.

 

Did This Happen To You?
Since 1990 the VA has secretly tested veterans for Hepatitis C and not informed those with positive test results.
We want to hear from you Click Here

 

Click Here for Presentation
FDA: Military Application Of Jet Injection In Relationship To The Transmission Of Bloodborne Viruses.
  
View Table of Contents
Meeting Highlights 
bullet Yellow Fever vaccine via a jet injector
bullet WHO- Jetguns Significant Risk
bullet If bleeding nozzle should be resterilize
 
Video- Jet injections  CBS " 60 MINUTES" documentary on the swine flu epidemics of 1976


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The VA wants proof -Jetguns were used during boot camp-Add your pictures  View Boot Camp Pictures

 

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The information provided at this site will assist you in determining eligibility for filing a military service connected claim for Hepatitis C.

It is our mission to: Maintain reliable and comprehensive information on:

Hepatitis C Transmission Documentation & Surveillance Alerts -Risk Factors: How the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Transmits  
Prevalence of Hepatitis C Among Military Retirees and Veterans- "Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop also called for an HCV screening program for all U.S. military personnel.  
The Statistics- The Veterans Administration statistics for 2004 show,  25,470,700 veterans are alive in the United States and the HCV infection rate among veterans in the VA system is about 10% .  Veterans compromise the majority of infected people in the United States.
 

 Understanding The Hepatitis C Liver- The liver is one of the most complex organs in the human body. It is the body’s largest organ and responsible for more than 5,000 life-sustaining functions
 VA Treatment Protocol flow sheet for patients with cirrhosis Cirrhosis represents the end stage of any chronic liver disease... Two major syndromes result from cirrhosis: portal hypertension and hepatic insufficiency
 

 VA Information and Forms Get the forms needed to file a claim
     
Federal Benefits for Veterans & Dependents 2008
 

 Research Links for Information and Support 
 
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People may wonder why they should get tested for Hepatitis C. Simply stated, everyone regardless of their risk factors should be tested for Hepatitis C (HCV). It has been estimated that currently there are more than 5 million people in the United States infected with HCV... most of the individuals...are unaware of their infection status.  Read more

 

 

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