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)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

Military Health Care TF [07] (Report Finished)
Traumatic Amputees (Nam Vet Rehab Research)
DFAS 1099-R for 2007 (Availability Dates)
Veteran Charities [03] (Congressional Hearings)
Veteran Charities [04] (AIP Report Card)
DoD/USPS Military Mail Policy (Generic Addressees)
Alabama Veterans Homes (4th Home Planned)
Utah Veterans Homes (2nd Home Proposed)
VA Fraud [04] (Monessen PA/Ellington CT)
Tricare Data Breach [02] (Another Breach)
Filipino Vet Inequities [07] (S.1315 Impasse)
NDAA 2008 [11] (Conference Committee Results)
Pennsylvania Vet Bonus] (Application Availability)
Chapter 61 Disability Pay [01] (CRSC Eligibility)
Medicare Reimbursement Rates [07] (Impact by State)
VA Claim Tips (What to Research)
Salvation Army (Scam Warning)
VA Secretary [05] (Peake Hearing summary)
VA Caregiver Program (Pilot Programs Funded)
SBA Vet Issues [06] (Vet Program Expansion)
Medicare Part D [16] (Less 2008 Coverage)
VA Psychologists (Unlicensed Staff)
Vet Bonus Paybacks (Overstated)
Iowa Vet Bonus (Extended Timeline)
GI Bill [16] (Faster Education Benefits)
CRDP/CRSC Open Season (1 thru 31 JAN 08)
Elderly Emergency Room Use (Drug Side Effects)
VA Compensation Rates (Disability) (2008 Mo Pmts)
Draft Exposure (Impact on Elderly)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (Kills 200,000 Annually)
TRICARE Coverage [01] (Guaranteed Coverage)
USERRA [04] (25% Vets Dissatisfied)
Pre-need Funerals (Pitfalls)
Ca & Federal Disabled Benefits (20% SC) (List)
Ca & Federal Disabled Benefits (30% SC) (List)
Estate Tax [02 (U.S) (Exemptions vary)
Veteran Legislation Status 13 DEC 07 (Where We Stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

CA Vet Homeowner (Foreclosure Problem)
VA Retro Pay Project [10] (Deadline Missed)
Wreaths Across America (National Campaign)
VA Data Breaches [39] (Indianapolis Med Ctr)
VA Data Breaches [40] (VA Auditor Theft)
VA Data Breaches [41] (Lawsuit Mediation)
Legislation of Interest [08] (COLA/ Suicide Measures)
Legislation of Interest [09] (NDAA & Medicare)
CA Chula Vista Vet Home (Construction Concerns)
Mobilized Reserve 28 NOV 07 (Net Decrease 2022)
Veteran Charities Review [02] (VVA Solicitation)
Social Security Myths] (Insolvency)
Nursing Homes [04] (CMS Worst List)
VA Facility Expansion [11] (Las Vegas Vet Hospital)
Agent Orange Lawsuits [11] (VA Win Win Maneuver)
VA Claim Backlog [13] (No Improvement FY 07)
Medicare [05] (Long Term Cost Outlook)
Vista Business Concerns (Microsoft Image Impacted)
Tricare Prime [02] (New Website Options)
PTSD [16] (PTSD & Asthma Link)
Overseas Holiday Mail [01] (2007 1st Class Deadline)
Shingles [04] (Tricare Vaccination Coverage)
VA Hospice Care [01] (Patients Living Longer)
VA Claim Representation [04] (Gratis Assistance)
DFAS 2008 COLA Pmts (Pay Adjustments)
Pennsylvania VSO Support ($450K State Funding)
VA Benefits Video (Video News Magazine)
Retirement Tax Considerations [03] (Inheritance/Estate)
CA/Fed Disabled Benefits (0% SC) (Entitlement List)
CA/Fed Disabled Benefits (10% SC) (Entitlement List)
Veteran Legislation Status 29 NOV 07 (Where We Stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

Tricare Shingles Vaccine (Age 60 and Older)
VA Homeless Vets [07] (Setting the Record Straight)
VA Disability/Comp System (System Improvements)
WRAMC [12] (Xmas Greetings to Wounded)
Bone Marrow Donor Registration (Enrollees Sought)
CA & Federal Death Benefits (Service Connected)
CA & Federal Death Benefits (Nonservice Connected)
SSN Protection Tips (Things you can do)
Kansas Vet Cemetery (Manhattan Location)
VA Agent Orange Claims [02] (Faster OK Sought)
Hawaii Veterans Home (1st to Open)
Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure [01] (Nothing Found)
Vet Cemetery Pennsylvania [01] (Dolington Site)
HVAC [03] (Vet Bills Hearing)
MOAA Data Breach (Email Addees Only)
VA Budget 2008 Update [10] (Combined Spending Bill)
VA Fraud [03] (King WI Veterans Home)
Tricare Data Breach [01] (Identity Theft Unlikely)
VA Physician Quals [01] (56,000 under Review)
DoD Disability Eval System [08] (Single Physical)
Mobilized Reserve 7 NOV 07 (Net Decrease 2362)
DoD Retiree Pay Offset (Retired Benefits Program)
Retiree/Annuitant Pay Dates 2008 (DFAS)
NG Transition Assistance Advisor (Services Provided)
VA Vision Legislation [01] (Criteria Relaxed)
VA Burial Benefits [01] (Sunset Provision Elimination)
VA Hep "C" Care [01] (Treatment Completion Rates)
VA Aids Care [01] (Testing Delay Complications)
Travel Packing Tips (Making it easier)
Tricare Supplemental Ins [02] (Cafeteria plans)
USERRA [03] (OSC vs. VETS)
Reserve GI Bill [08] (Clarification sought)
Tricare Nexium Copay Lowered (Now only $3.00)
VetJobs [01] (Job Fairs thru 14 DEC)
Federal Recovery Coordinators (DoD & VA)
Military Pay Raise 2009 (3.4% Likely)
VA Diabetes Mellitus Care [03] (Avandia Deletion)
VA Diabetes Mellitus Care [04] (Education Drive)
TV Analog to Digital Conversion (Did you know?)
Veteran Legislation Status 13 NOV 07 (Where We Stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

Medicare Part D [17] (New Legislation)
VA Budget 2008 [09] (New Approach)
VA Diverting Patients (Nationwide Problem)
VA Guardian (Policy)
VA Tidbits (Did you know?)
Biotape Refunds ($2.5 Million Available)
VA Flag-folding Recitation Ban (AL will Ignore)
VA Flag-folding Recitation Ban [01] (Ban Clarified)
Agent Orange Lawsuits [10] (Ramifications)
VA Flu Shots [01] (48% Death Reduction)
Tricare Flu Immunization (Get it now)
VA Secretary [03] (Nomination Needed)
VA Secretary [04] (Bush Nominates Peake)
DOD Disability Eval System [07] (Pilot/Future Plans)
Pennsylvania Vet Agency (Separate Existing Dept)
VA MRSA Testing [01] (Combating Staph Infection)
USAF Retiree Funerals (Policy Changes)
Reserve GI Bill [07] (Guard GI Bill Snafu)
Medicare Pmt Rule (Preventable Complications)
DoD Retiree Pay Offset (Benefits Program)
VA MRSA Testing [01] (Combating Staph Infection)
VA Comp Pmt Disparity [09] (House Examines)
Grayhound Discounts (Honoring Servicemembers)
Tricare UF [22] (Change Announcement)
COLA 2008 [08] (2.3% effective 1 DEC 07)
Pneumonia Vaccination (Protection for Life)
Veterans Day Free Meals [01] (Restaurant Offers)
Windows Vista Boycott (MS will not replace w/XP)
Tricare Breast Cancer MRI's (Coverage Added)
Saluting the Flag [01] (Status of S1877)
VA Cemetery Texas [01] (Looking for space)
Veterans Mental Health Bill (Hearing's Result)
VA Pain Care (Bill to Enhance)
VA Claim Backlog [12] (Cut Waiting Time 2/3)
Army Combat Action Badge (Stuck in Committee)
VA Budget 2008 [08] (Rhetorical Firefight Escalates)
Cell-phone Scare Message (FTC debunks)
Remote Infrared Audible Signs (VA hospital use)
Alzheimer's [04] (Progress Cited in Diagnosis)
VA Fraud [02] (Concealed 2nd Marriage)
VA Cancer Reporting Policy (Hampering Research)
FTC Fraud Survey (30.2 million Adults defrauded)
Veteran Legislation Status 29 Oct 07 (Where We Stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

VA Physician Quals (Hiring system validity questioned)
Marine Reserve Bonus (Expanded)
Overseas Holiday Mailing 2007 (mailing dates)
VA Obesity Initiative [02] (Epidemic of diabetes)
VA Flu Shots (2007/08 Season)
VA Health Care Funding [11] (IL referendum)
West Virginia Vet Cemetery (Funded by Lottery)
VA Polytrauma Rehab Centers (Not up to speed)
VA Clinic Indianapolis IN (Fund source)
VA Vista [01] (Outage cripples patient care)
Check/Money Order Scams (Consumers easy prey)
Funeral Honors [03] (Customs and Traditions)
Arlington National Cemetery [01] (Good thru 2060)
VA Facility Expansion [10] (Chicago VA-DoD)
MA DPL Data Breach (450,000 SSN's released)
SBP Basics [02] (Good or Bad deal?)
Tricare Reserve Select [08] (Continuation coverage)
CT Vets Wartime Service Medal (270K Vets Eligible)
VA CWT & IT (Change in Tax Status)
VDBC [22] (25% Disability Pay Hike)
VDBC [23] (Action delayed until 2008)
Medicare Rates 2008 ($2.90 Increase/mo)
NDAA 2008 [09] (Senate Bill Passed)
VA Polytrauma Care [01] (5th PRC Announced)
Medicare Part D [16] (Closing the Doughnut Hole)
Canadian Nat Mil Cemetery (Available to U.S. Vets)
Military Related Job Fairs [01] (15 thru 31 Oct)
Veteran Legislation Status 30 SEP 07 (Where We Stand)

This bulletin update contains the following articles:

VA Secretary [02] (Mansfield Takes Over)
NDAA 2008 [08] (Senate Action)
Defense Health Agency (Proposed New Agency)
Virginia Vet Homes (2nd Home Opens)
VA Budget 2008 [07] (Another Senate Delay)
Tricare Employer Health Plans ( 1 JAN Stop Date)
POW VA Benefits [04] (25,000 Vets Eligible)
VA Home Loan [08] (New Policy)
GI Bill Rate Increase [01] (2008 Rates)
Kansas Vet Cemetery (Riley out of Space)
VA Retro Pay Project [09] (Closing Payment Gap)
TRDP [05] (Overseas Availability)
Iowa Veterans Home [01] (State fines $10,000)
Mojave Desert Vet Memorial (Court Allows Removal)
VA Claim Backlog [11] (VA Distorts Report)
Lifetime Tricare Coverage (Unfit for Duty Discharges)
Montana Vet Cemetery [01] ($4 Million Grant)
VA Data Breach [37] (Risk Still Remains)
South Dakota Veterans Bonus [02] ($500 to Eligibles)
COLA 2008 [07] (2.0% to 2.3% realm)
Military ID Cards (Retiree) [01] (Obtainment Change)
VA Headstones & Markers [01] (VA Regs Amendment)
Passport Obtainment [02] (Temporary WHTI Expires)
Retirement Tax Considerations [02] (Property Taxes)
110th Congress U.S. House (Contact info)
Veteran Legislation Status 30 SEP 07 (Where We Stand)