This bulletin update contains the following articles:

Gasoline Savings [01] (Slow Down)
Americans at War (Online)
Dates to Remember (Mark Your Calendar)
Tricare User Fee [26] (Conditions for Support)
VA Claim Delay [02] (VDBCMA H.R.5892)
DeCA Dietician Service (Online)
VA Retro Pay Project [11] (End in Sight)
Filipino Vet Inequities [09] (S.1315 Passes Senate)
GI Bill [20] (Republicans Strike Back)
Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [07] ($100+ million in PI)
Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [08] (HV to Pay $100 million)
Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [09] (PI Scamming Continues)
Mobilized Reserve 23 APR 08 (4257 Increase)
VA Fraud [08] (Edmond OK)
VA Suicide Prevention [02] (Cover Up Revealed)
IRS Penalties & Interest (How Accessed)
Rental Car Age Restrictions (Cutoff Age at 70 or 75)
VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [05] (18 Suicides Daily)
VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [06] (Maris Testimony)
ACM/ICM [03] (Campaign Stars)
VA Flu Shots [02] (Only 44% Effective)
PTSD [19] (RAND Corp Study)
VA Home Loan [10] (2008 Legislative Package)
Military Stolen Valor [04] (How to Report)
SBP Paid Up Provision [05] (Account Review Begins)
VA Homeless Vets [09] (HUD VASH Effort)
TFL Hospital Coverage] (New Patient Policy)
Asthma [01] (Dust Mites)
VET Hunting Permits (Special Provisions)
VA Blue Water Claims [02] (Manual M21-1 Change)
Windows Vista [04] (Save Windows XP Campaign)
REAP [02] (S.2871 Improvements)
Sole Survivor [02] (The Hubbard Act)
VA Regulations Change [01] (Plain Language Attempt)
VA Independent Living Program [01] (Cap Removal Bill)
Medicare Part D [21] (Premium Increase Bill)
VA Comp Payment Disparity [10] (H.R.5709)
VA Dental Treatment [02] (Eligibility Expansion Bill)
IRS Collection Policy [01] (Collection Agency Use)
Scholarship Application Deadline Season (Online Resource)
Tricare Autism Care (Demonstration Project)
Tricare Selection Considerations (Employer Policies)
Veteran Legislation Status 29 April 08 (Where we stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

GI Bill [19] (H.R.5684 & H.R.5740)
Tricare Supplemental Ins [03] (New Law Clarification)
FVE Scholarships (Fall 08 Applications)
Reserve Retirement Age [13] (Pay Formula Expansion Bill)
Depleted Uranium [05] (Advocates Protest NY Inaction)
Tricare Provider Availability [01] (2007 Survey Results)
VA Hiring [02] (Obstacles)
VA Hiring [03] (New Office Created)
Senior Moments (Dementia Alert?)
Veterans Compensation Equity Bill (10% Disability Rating)
Government Credit Card Abuse (VA/DoD/DHS/ ++)
ID Card Numbers [02] (SSN Phase Out)
GDCH Data Breach] (71,000 Records)
IRS Data Breach [02] (IG Report Results)
SGLI/VGLI [08] (Premium Reduction)
Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct [09] (Parent’s Suit)
Military Award/Service Claims [01] (Gulfport MS)
Military Award/Service Claims [02] (NY Conviction)
Oregon Dependent Tuition Waiver (Survivors)
VA Home Loan [09] (125% Guarantee Legislation)
VA Women Vet Programs (Overview)
Fisher House Expansion [02] (New Chicago Facility)
VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [03] (PTSD Vets)
Armed Services Blood Program (Tattoo Policy change)
Tricare User Fee [25] (Vet Increase Support Varies)
VDBC vs. PCARWW (Recommendation Differences)
Philippine Tourist Visa [01] (VIMS Change)
Vet Cemetery Florida [06] (New Cemetery Named)
Vet Cemetery Alabama [01] (New Cemetery Named)
VA Veteran Support [03] (Memorial Affairs Stats)
Vietnam Census Stats (Various)
Vietnam Common Myths (Actual)
Korean War Veterans Memorial (Overview)
Windows Vista [03] (Class Action Lawsuit)
Vietnam Memorial Wall [02] (Traveling Half-scale Replica)
Migraines (Cause & Symptoms)
Veteran Legislation Status 30 March 08 (Where we Stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

PA Vet Cemetery [02] (WA Crossing VA Nat Cemetery)
VA Compensation Garnishment (Alimony/Child support)
Military Award/Service Misrepresentation (3 Arrests)
Vietnam Memorial Wall [01] (Interactive Wall)
Bump Keys (Home Security Compromised)
DOD Disability Eval System [10] (VASRD Compliance)
Mobilized Reserve 12 MAR 08 (2312 Increase)
SBP SSA Offset [10] (No More Offset)
Arlington Nat Cemetery [02] (Honors Given Questioned)
Vet Cemetery California [03] (Bakersfield VA National)
IRS Phishing [02] (3000% Increase in JAN)
Tricare User Fee [24] (Vet Groups Alleged Support)
VA Clinic Openings [08] (2008 Openings)
Enlistment Pool (Limited to 5 million)
Medicare Fraud [05] (Fraud Strike Force)
Health Care Myths (5 Most Popular)
SBP Termination [01] (100% Disabled Option)
Hannaford Bros Data Breach (2 Lawsuits Filed)
NIH Data Breach (Stolen Laptop)
Fluorescent Bulb Hazards (Mercury Disposal Problems)
VA Dental Treatment [01] (Outpatient Change)
North Dakota Vet Home (Overview)
Veteran Charities [08] (ASA Misrepresents Support)
VA Salmonella Research (Space Experiment)
VA Mental Health Program (Suicide Prevention)
Florida Vet Property Tax Relief (Tax Credits)
DECA Double Coupon Policy (Prohibited by Law)
GI Bill [18] (DoD Alarmed)
VA Mobile Pharmacies (Deployment Begun)
Military Pre-existing Condition Policy (Process Clouded)
VA Category 8 Care [05] (Lower Income Cap)
Kentucky Vet Cemeteries (Overview)
VA CAD/CAM Dentistry (One Visit Caps)
Foreclosure (Avoidance Tips)
Foreclosure [01] (Mortgage Aid Proposal)
State Veterans Home Program [02] (Projected Needs)
Illinois Veterans Homes [01] (Get in Line)
Nursing Homes [05] (CMS Database)
Economic Stimulus Package [04] (VA Benefit Impact)
Economic Stimulus Package [05] (Payment Dates)
Social Security Taxation [06] (After Age 66)
VA Veteran Support [02] (Health Care Stats)
Overseas Travel w/Tricare (MTF Usage)
Veteran Legislation Status 31 March 08 (Where we Stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

VA Disability Compensation [01] (Heads Up!)
VA Disability Compensation [02] (S2674/HR5509 Impact)
Anesthesia Awareness (Waking Up in Surgery)
VA Benefits Guide (2008 Issue)
Mobilized Reserve 12 MAR 08 (Net Increase 74)
VA Travel Nurse Program (Three year Pilot)
VA Rating Schedules [03] (Right to Challenge)
Prosthetic Limb Development (Arms)
VA Burial Benefit [01] (Correction)
Military Records/DD 214 [02] (USAF Backlog)
Florida Taxes (Summary)
Diet and Exercise Myths (Tips)
Tricare in the Philippines (18 FEB 08 Briefing)
Family Care Giving (Medicaid Cash Allowance)
Agent Orange Stateside Use [01] (Banned in 1979)
Pentagon Data Breach (A National Security Concern)
PTSD [18] (Policy Change Clarification)
Nebraska Veterans Cemetery (Bill Introduced)
VA Health Care Funding [12] (S.2639 Mandatory Funding)
VA Homeless Vets [08] (21% Reduction)
Veterans Disarmament Bill (No such Thing)
Tricare Cancer Trials (Permanent Benefit)
Tricare Hearing Aids [0 (Retirees)
TSP [10] (FEB 08 Losses)
IRR Musters (MAR thru JUN 08)
Medicare Hospital Discharge (Rights)
Medicare Insurer Status (Primary/Secondary)
VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [02] (DoJ Arguments Continue)
Medicare News [01] (RAC Goes National)
Shad [05] (Chemical Exposed Vets)
REAP [01] (Multiple Tour Eligibility)
Military Retirement Plan (Options)
VA Veteran Support [01] (Benefit 2007 Stats)
SS Taxation [05] (NRA Green Card Exemption)
Veteran Legislation Status 14 March 08 (Where we stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

GI Bill [18] (Amended Bill)
Tricare User Fee [22] (Pharmacy Copays)
Tricare User Fee [23] (SASC Rejects Increase)
Tennessee Vet Home [01] (DOJ Findings)
Iowa Veterans Home [02] (Expansion Programmed)
VA Rating Schedules [02] (HVAS Conclusions)
Mobilized Reserve 27 FEB 08 (Net Increase 786)
California Taxes (Summary)
Filipino Vet Inequities [08] (Dual US/RP Pensions)
IRS Audit (Don't Panic)
Economic Stimulus Package [03] (6 Steps to take)
VA Vet Centers [04] (Additions ahead of Schedule)
Seniors Benefit Checkup (Additional Assistance)
Social Security Taxation [04] (Other Income Considerations)
Combat Veteran Health Care [02] (5 Year Limit)
Agent Orange Stateside Use (30 Locations)
Falcon Loan Program (Loan to $500)
Burial at Sea [02] (Obtainment)
VAMC Martinsburg MD (Meal Policy Change)
VA Category 8 Care [04] (Policy Review)
Congressional Hearings (About to Start)
Missing in America Project (Abandoned Vet Cremains)
VA Burial Benefit [01] (Inform your Relatives)
Retired Army Pin (Lapel Button Replacement)
Retiree Wearing of the Uniform (Guidance)
Retiree Appreciation Days [01] (Updated List)
COLA 2009 (Up 1.5% YTD)
Tricare Uniform Formulary [24] (Change Announcements)
VA Agent Orange Claims [03] (USS Ingersoll DD 652)
CHCBP [01] (Transitional Medical Coverage)
SBA Vet Issues [07] (PL 110-186)
VA Veteran Support (Goals & Population)
VA Rural Access [03] (Peake Vows Action)
VA Rural Access [04] (Progress Report)
Student Veterans of America (SVA) (New Vet Organization)
Gun Salutes (Overview)
Philippines U.S. Troop Protest (Joint Military Exercises)
Cardiovascular Disease (Recognize the Signs)
Whooping Cough [01] (Vaccine Usage)
Shingles [06] (Vaccine Utilization)
PTSD [17] (Proof Policy Change)
Higher Education Act (Student Loan Rate)
SBP Lawsuit [01] (Widows Win 1st Round)
CRDP/CRSC Claim Backlog (39,000+ Pending)
Veteran Legislation Status 29 FEB 08 (Where we Stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

Economic Stimulus Package (Impact on Vets)
Economic Stimulus Package [01] (File Early)
Economic Stimulus Package [02] (Vet Eligibility)
Senior Citizen Benefit Cost (Up 24%)
Postal Rates (APO/FPO Discount)
Wyoming Veterans Home (Overview)
Iowa Veterans Trust Fund (Law to Expand Use)
Retiree Appreciation Days (2008)
U.S. Savings Bonds [03] (Online Access)
VA Minority Veterans Panel (Overview)
AFRH [03] (Adverse Reports Overblown)
WW1 Vet Search [03] (Memorial Plans)
Tomb of the Unknowns (Replacement on hold)
Ohio State Tax (Vet Exemptions)
Medicare Fraud [01] (Mereck & Co)
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans (11 thru 17 FEB)
Mobilized Reserve 13 FEB 08 (Net Increase 491)
Passport Obtainment [02] (Fee Increase)
Passport Obtainment [03] (New Passport Card)
Philippines Air Carrier Concerns (Aviation Safety Caution)
CRSC [37] (Chapter 61 Guidance)
Tax Deductions (11 Most Overlooked)
VA Budget 2009 (President's Submission)
VA Budget 2009 [01] (Reactions to Proposal)
Tricare User Fee [21] (Proposed DoD Budget)
VA Budget 2009 [02] (HCVA Concerns)
VA Enrollment Fee [01] (Proposed Increases)
Medicare Part D [18] (Exception Request)
Medicare Part D [19] (Appeal Procedure)
VA Fraud [07] (Parachute CO)
Windows Vista [02] (Installing New Software)
Vet Job [01] (Job Fairs)
Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) (Legislation Needed)
Vet Emergency Care Fairness Act (Reimbursement)
MHS 2008 Conference (Overview)
Military Deaths [01] (Faulty Statistics)
State Vet Benefit Changes (MA-IL-OH)
Military Retiree Alert (DFAS Beneficiary Verification)
CNGR Commission [03] (Final Report Delivered)
TFL Facts & Tips [01] (Features & Options)
Prostate Problems [04] (Delayed Treatment)
Veteran Legislation Status 14 FEB 08 (Where We Stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

NDAA 2008 [14] (President Signs)
Proposals to Aid Vets (Democrats Take Issue)
VDBC [24] (Disability Benefits Contract)
VA Claim Backlog [14] (29 JAN HVAC Summary)
VA Mileage Reimbursement [03] (28.5 cents/mile)
Vet Benefit Expiration Dates (MGIB/VEAP/Rehab/SGLI)
SBP Lawsuit (Full DIC)
VA Voluntary Service (VAVS)] (How to Participate)
NDAA 2009 (CR/SBP Inequities)
Veteran Grave Vandals (Private Property Law)
Mobilized Reserve 30 JAN 08 (Net Increase 1808)
Texas Veteran Tuition (Overview)
MTU Tuition Break (Starting Summer 2008)
Diabetes [04] (Obesity Surgery Cure)
Shingles [05] (TFL Vaccine Cost)
VA Estate Debt Collection (Bill to Stop)
Cyberspace Command (Keesler AFB a Contender)
Medicare News (Various)
Arizona Taxes (New Tax Credit)
Vet Cemetery Virginia (Study Results)
Tax Audits (Number to Increase)
Tax Filing Obligations Overseas (Reporting Rqmts)
Tax Changes 2007 (Increases / Decreases)
Fluoridation (Southern CA Completed)
Veteran Employment [02] (2008 Top 25 Jobs)
VA Burial Program Survey (3 JAN thru 28 FEB 08)
GI Bill [17] (2008 Goals)
VA Budget 2008 [12] (Emergency Funding Approved)
WEP/GPO (Congressional Hearing)
VA Performance [01] (Future Concerns)
Tricare Lap-Band Surgery (Now Available)
Veteran Charities [06] (Hearings Scheduled)
Veteran Charities [07] (Congressional Hearing Held)
Oklahoma Vet Insurance Plan (Suggested)
Gulf War Vet Advisory Committee (Request to Establish)
DOD Disability Evaluation System [09] (Improvements)
Tricare EOBs [03] (On Line Access)
Military Deaths (By Year)
CA & Federal Disabled Benefits (100% SC) (List)
CA & Federal Pension Benefits (Nonservice Connected)
Veteran Legislation Status 30 JAN 08 (Where We Stand)

"My son recently was deployed to Iraq. His cell phone carrier is Alltel. Prior to leaving for Irag, he cancelled his cell phone coverage before the completion of his 2 year contract commitment. As his father, I telephoned Alltell, explained the situation and asked Alltel to have the $200 early termination fee waived. Alltel explained they only waive the $200 early termination fee if the party is DECEASED."

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This bulletin update contains the following articles:

NDAA 2008 [13] (Pocket Veto)
Tricare EOBs [02] (TFL Digital Conversion)
SS Retirement Age [01] (Delay Decision)
VA Eye Care (Criteria)
Medicare Eye Care (Coverage)
VA Vet Centers [03] (Wisconsin)
Alabama Veterans Homes [01] (New Home Opens 2011)
USERRA [05] (Sole Jurisdiction of DOL)
VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [04] (Dismissal Overruled)
Tricare Uniform Formulary [23] (More $22 Drugs)
VA Budget 2008 [11] (Emergency Funding)
Reserve Retirement Age [12] (Retroactive to 911)
Veteran Charities [05] (Educate Yourself)
VA Performance (Favorable CBO Report)
IRS Data Breach [01] (Problems Still Exist)
Congressional Cola 2008 ($4,100 Increase)
Merchant Marine WWII Comp [01] (Sponsor Increase)
VA Fraud [06] (Wichita KS/Billings MT)
Spin Code Lawsuit (DD-214 Item)
Medicare Part D [17] (CMS Oversight Lax)
Missouri Retiree Tax Exemption (Proposed)
VA Hospice Care [01] (Program Expansion)
SBP Paid Up Provision [04] (FAQs)
VA CWT & IT [01] (Ruled Tax-Free)
Medicare Solvency [01] (Higher Costs Looming)
SSA Future Benefits [01] (Possible Broken Promise)
CRDP/CRSC Option [01] (2008 Open Season)
Tricare Reserve Select [09] (Reservists Overcharged)
VA Insurance Dividends in 2008 (Pmt of $349 million)
VA SAH [03] (New Rules)
Mobilized Reserve 9 JAN 08] (Net Increase 1433)
Sugar Substitutes (Should you use)
Military Comp Offsets (Crumbling Under Scrutiny)
TFL Enrollment (Overview)
CA & Federal Disabled Benefits (70 to 100% SC)
California & Federal IU Benefits (Entitlement List)
Veteran Legislation Status 13 JAN 08 (Where We Stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

NDAA 2008 [12] (Bush Vetoes)
VA COLA 2008 (Summary of Increase)
Identity Theft [09] (Take Precautions)
QVMB Program (Vet Mortgage Source)
Aid & Attendance [02] (Criteria)
SSA Disability Claim (568,000 Claims Pending)
RP DEERS Registration [03] (Procedures/Hours)
Military Tax Relief (Quibbling Delays H.R.3997)
Medicare Reimbursement Rates [08] (Short Reprieve)
Veterans in Office [01] (Decline Continues)
Flag Legislation [02] (Burial Option Criteria)
VA Fraud [05] (Loudon TN)
Tricare User Fees [20] (Proposed Increase)
VA Vision Care [01] (Compensation Reform)
HP/Staples Lawsuit (Ink Cartridges)
VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [01] (VA Seeks Dismissal)
Hospice Care [01] (An Overlooked Option)
Retiree Asset Strategy Survey (Focused on Preserving)
Thunderbirds 2008 Show Schedule (Dates & Locations)
South Carolina Vet Cemetery (State's First)
VA Secretary [06] (Peake Confirmed)
CA & Federal Disabled Benefits (40% SC) (List)
CA & Federal Disabled Benefits (50% SC) (List)
CA & Federal Disabled Benefits (60% SC) (List)
Veteran Legislation Status 29 DEC 07 (Where We Stand)