This bulletin contains the following articles: == VA Office for Survivors of Vets [01] ——————- (Staffed) == Vet Cemetery New York ——- (Calverton National Cemetery) == VA Cemetery Texas [02] ——————————– (Houston) == SSA COLA 2010 ———————- ($250 One-time Payment) == Recall to Active Duty [03] —————— (Air Force Officers) == Manila VARO & OPC… Continue reading RAO Bulletin Update 01 October 2009
RAO Bulletin Update 15 September 2009
This bulletin contains the following articles: == COLA 2010 [07] ——————————- ($150 Legislation) == Student Veterans of America [01] ——— (Growth Continues) == Sept 11 Remembrance —————————– (Max J. Beilke) == NDAA 2010 [02] ——————- (Senate Appropriations Bill) == VA Burial Benefit [05] ——————— (Burr Oak Cemetery) == VA Aids Care [02] ———————————– (HIV Testing)… Continue reading RAO Bulletin Update 15 September 2009
POW/MIA Bulletin Update 02 September 2009
AMERICANS ACCOUNTED FOR: There are now 1,731 US personnel listed by the Defense POW/MIA Office (DPMO) as missing and unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. The number of US personnel accounted for since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 is now 852. During the League’s 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting, a League member announced… Continue reading POW/MIA Bulletin Update 02 September 2009
RAO Bulletin Update 01 September 2009
This bulletin contains the following articles: == Virginia Vet Cemetery ————————– (Dublin Funded) == VA Presumptive POW Diseases [02] ———— (Osteoporosis) == VA Disability Compensation [04] ———- (Overpayment Suit) == VA Appointments [06] ————————- (Millions Wasted) == NOAA’s Volunteer Program ——————— (Opportunities) == Massachusetts Vet Bonus [03] ————— ($10M Unclaimed) == SBP Lawsuit [05] ————————–… Continue reading RAO Bulletin Update 01 September 2009
POW/MIA Bulletin Update 18 August 2009
AMERICANS ACCOUNTED FOR: There are 1,737 US personnel still listed by the Defense POW/MIA Office (DPMO) as missing and unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. The number of US personnel accounted for since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 is now 847, though the official count is still 846. During the League’s 40th… Continue reading POW/MIA Bulletin Update 18 August 2009
RAO Bulletin Update 15 August 2009
This bulletin contains the following articles: ==VA Vet Centers [06] —————————– (28 New Centers) == Alaska Vet Tuition: ——————— (Allowed Resident Rate) == VA Retro Pay Project [17] ————- (Name Change to CCP) == DFAS R&A Program: ———————– (Transition to DoD) == SBP Paid Up Provision[09] ———– (Dispute Period Closed) == Reserve Travel Pay ————————… Continue reading RAO Bulletin Update 15 August 2009
POW/MIA Bulletin Update 04 August 2009
AMERICANS ACCOUNTED FOR: There are 1,737 US personnel still listed by the Defense POW/MIA Office (DPMO) as missing and unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. The number of US personnel accounted for since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 is now 847, though the official count is still 846. During the League’s 40th… Continue reading POW/MIA Bulletin Update 04 August 2009
RAO Bulletin Update 01 August 2009
This bulletin contains the following articles: == NDAA 2010 —————————– (S.1390 & H.R.2647) == VA Medicare Subvention [02] ——————– (H.R.3365) == SSA Compassionate Allowances Prog [02] —— (Hearings) == Mobilized Reserve 28 JUL 09 ———— (Decrease of 851) == Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure [07] —————– (S.1518) == Space “A” Info [02] ——————— (New AMC Website)… Continue reading RAO Bulletin Update 01 August 2009
POW/MIA Bulletin Update 18 July 2009
AMERICANS ACCOUNTED FOR: There are now 1,737 US personnel listed by the Defense POW/MIA Office (DPMO) as missing and unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. Recently, identifications were announced on three US Air Force personnel listed as MIA in South Vietnam on May 22, 1968. Those identified were Col William H. Mason, from AR; LtCol… Continue reading POW/MIA Bulletin Update 18 July 2009
RAO Bulletin Update 15 July 2009
This bulletin contains the following articles: == VA Parkinson’s Disease Program [02] —— (HBO Therapy) == Veterans’ Court [01] ———————- (California Debate) == VA Claims Backlog [29] ———— (Confluence of Factors) == PTSD [27] ————————————– (Dementia Risk) == Dementia ———————————————- (What it is) == VA Handbook 2009] ————————— (Latest Edition) == GI Bill [52] ————————————… Continue reading RAO Bulletin Update 15 July 2009