I served on a Fast Attack (SSN) late seventies/ early eighties. Could've gotten the infection from air gun inoculations, dental work, etc when I was in. But I also had surgery about a year before joining the Navy not to mention many stitches, immunizations, etc. as a kid so it would be difficult to pinpoint because medical conditions were so different back then. I do believe the air gun shots hold a high probability and there are many good posts on the subject. I'm in my fourth week of treatment.Good luck with your inquiry.
In what way did HCV disable you? Many people have had HCV for many years with no disability, just infected.
It is going to be hard to prove that HCV disabled you. If you are a vet at least you can treat on the gov's money. This treatment can cost up to $50,000
I agree. Disability would be hard to prove. Like I said in my earlier post, while interesting to inquire as to military related infection rates, many of my childhood medical procedures could be called into play (school immunization programs?). I am currently treating and NOT disabled nor have I been. By the way, I'm a veteran and we do not all qualify for government paid treatment. This ones on me and my insurance. I stopped trying to figure out where I got infected and decided to concentrate on getting rid of it.
The disability is mainly based on a broken neck while in the service. Surgery at Bethesda Naval to fuse multiple levels of my cervical spine, but I also have HepC and this is a medical need for treatment.