need help

[mikewhatshisname]

Hi, my name is Mike, I contracted Hep C through an operation I had in 1985 where I had reconstructive surgery on my right leg. Only in the last three years have I been aware of the Hep C. I've had to have a liver transplant through the cancer it caused. I cannot get compensation from the Skipton Fund as my records were destroyed. My question is, can a specialist tell from the scars on my leg, what type of operation I would have had and the time it would have taken for such an operation and would it have needed a blood transfussion.

I know I did have a transfusion, but in this situation I need to prove it. Can you help?
regards. Mike Cutler
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[nygirl7]

And many people have never had any of the obvious ways to contract it (IVDu, Transfusion, Medical Procedures) but yet they do have the disease.  Even with medical records in hand it would be difficult to prove you didn't get it in one of the other places.

[Bill1954]

Hi Mike,

Welcome to the discussion group. It’s a bit unclear to me what you’re trying to accomplish. If you’re trying to prove you contracted HCV via transfusion, this is often problematic. Opposing counsel often suggests that the disease was contracted prior to the medical procedure.

Many U.S. veterans were likely exposed to the disease during the course of their service, but are unable to prove the armed services were at fault.

Good luck in your journey,

-Bill