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My brother is in last stages of cirrhosis is in va hosp waiting for transplant. is it usual for veterans to be high on list. i think wrong?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No special points: For being a vet. Placement on the list is based on clinical criteria.

Answered 11/8/2013

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