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The following summarized and edited Veteran's RAO Bulletins are provided by:
Lt. James "EMO" Tichacek, USN (Ret)
Director, Retiree Activities Office & U.S. Embassy Warden Baguio City RP
Email: raoemo@sbcglobal.net (Primary) or raoemo@mozcom.com (Alternate)
Web: http://post_119_gulfport_ms.tripod.com/rao1.html
Tel: (63-74) 442-7135
Fax: 1-801-760-2430
AL/AMVETS/CORMV/DAV/FRA/NCOA/PRA/TROA/USDR/VFW/VVA Member



Update 01 May 2008 PDF Print E-mail

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)

 
 
Update 15 April 2008 PDF Print E-mail

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)

 
Update 01 April 2008 PDF Print E-mail

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)

 
Update 15 March 2008 PDF Print E-mail

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)

 
Update 01 March 2008 PDF Print E-mail

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)

 
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