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Living with Fatty Liver and NASH

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And so it begins!

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Well here we go I am just beginning the tests to qualify for a Liver transplant under the VA system. It does not guarantee you a liver and you must still wait till you are at or near the top of the list, But it does determine if the VA will consider you for a transplant.

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Cats2018

Good luck 😊

Please post update later

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Okiesunflowe

You have earned more than a liver by your service to our country. I wish you the best!

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utep99 in reply to Okiesunflowe

Thank You for your kind words. Actually filing a disability claim on pesticides and contaminated water on one of our sites in Hawaii.

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t3s4

Best of luck with the VA and disabilities!

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Okiesunflowe

Good luck with your disability claim. I have assumed that since you're filing with VA you are a veteran. Veterans always have my support. If that's not the case then I wish you good luck anyway

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