RAO Bulletin Index as of 28 December 2008

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 109th Congress Senate ------------------------------------------ (Pending vet bills)

 110th Congress Schedule -------------------------------------- (Senate 1st session)

 110th Congress Schedule [01] -------------------------- (At a Standstill) 081015

 110th Congress U.S. House ----------------------------------------- (Contact info)

 2006 Tax Law Changes -------------------------------------------------- (Summary)

 AAAFES Gas Pricing Policy ----------------------------------------- (Not tax free)

 AAFES 2004 Holiday Catalog ----------------------------------- (Now available)

 AAFES Community Malls ------------------------------------------ (Six Planned) 080515

 AAFES Gas Discount ----------------------------------------- (3 cents per gallon) 080901

 AAFES Gas Pricing Overseas ------------------------------- (Weekly adjustment)

 AAFES Match It Program ------------------------------------------ (Lower prices)

 Absentee Voting Overseas [01] -------------------------- (Time to submit FPCA)

 Academy Life Insurance Refunds --------------------- ($160 million settlement)

 Acid Reflux Disease ----------------------------------------------- (Cancer Impact)

 ACM & ICM --------------------------- (Afghanistan & Iraq Campaign Medals)

 ACM & ICM [01] ---------------------------------------- (DoD eligibility criteria)

 ACM & ICM [02] ------------------------------------------ (AF approves wearing)

 ACM & ICM [03] ------------------------------------------------- (Campaign Stars) 080501

 Active Duty Pay 2007---------------------------------------- (Pay parity jeopardy)

 Adoption in RP [Immigration] --------------- (Orphan & Non-orphan children)

 Adventure Excursions for OEF/OIF Vets ------------------------ (Fully Funded) 080715

 AF Combat Action Award ---------------------------------------- (Study ongoing)

 AF Combat Action Award [01] -------------------------- (Awards begin Apr 07)

 AF Combat Action Medal ---------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 AF Data Security Breach -------------------------- (Personnel records accessed)

 AF Expeditionary Service Ribbon -------------- (Combat operations indicator)

 AF JROTC Needs Retirees [01] -------------------------- (Active duty pay level)

 AF Recognition Ribbon --------------------------- (Eligibility to wear expanded)

 AF Reservists Virtual Accounts ---------------------------------- (Now available)

 AF Retiree Council -------------------------------------------- (Recommendations)

 AF Retiree Council [01] -------------------------------- (Overseas agenda items)

 AFAS (Air Force Aid Society)

 AFB Clinic Malpractice Lawsuit ------------------------ ($7.5 million Awarded) 080901

 AFJROTC Needs Retirees --------------------------- (Openings for 402 retirees)

 AFPC Contact Center ---------------------------------------------- (How to Reach)

 AFRC {Armed Forces Recreation Center}

 AFRC Accommodations ----------------------------------------------- (Good deal)

 AFRC Garmisch Partenkirchen --------------------------- (Specials for Retirees)

 AFRC Shades of Green -------------------------------------- (Temporary closure)

 AFRC Shades of Green [01] ----------------------------- (Reopening DEC 2003)

 AFRC Shades of Green [02] ------------------------------------- (Doubled in size)

 AFRC Shades of Green [03] --------------------------- (End of summer specials)

 AFRC Shades of Green [04] ---------------------------------- (Vet rooms offered)

 AFRC Shades of Green Reopens -------------------------------- (Doubled in size)

 AFRC Virginia Beach VA --------------------------------------- (Cape Henry Inn)

 AFRH ------------------------------------------------------------- (Eligibility criteria)

 AFRH ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Fees charged)

 AFRH ------------------------------------------------------ (Active duty allotments)

 AFRH [01] ----------------------------------------------------- (Admission criteria)

 AFRH [02] ---------------------------------------------- (Poor conditions alleged)

 AFRH [03] ------------------------------------------ (Adverse Reports Overblown)

 AFRH {Armed Forces Retirement Home}

 AFRH Gulfport [01] -------------------------------------------- (Options for future)

 AFRH Gulfport [02] --------------------------------------- ($76 million requested)

 AFRH Gulfport [03] --------------------------------------- (Ready for demolition)

 AFRH Gulfport [04] ------------------------------------ (Reopening March 2010)

 AFRH Washington [03] ----------------------------------------- (49-acre plot sold)

 AFRH Washington [04] -------------------------------- (Residents sue Rumsfeld)

 AFSA {Air Force Sergeants Association}

 AFSA Benefits Monitoring ---------------------------- (Reduced fringe benefits)

 AFVC (Armed Forces Vacation Club)

 Agent Orange – see AO

 Agriculture Dept. Data Breach ---------------------------- (Ongoing Since 1996)

 AHLTA ------------------------------------------------ (DoD health record system)

 AHLTA [01] ------------------------------------------------------- (Problem for VA)

 AHLTA [02] --------------------------------------------------- (USAF to go online)

 AHLTA Warrior -------------------------------------------- (TMIP-J 5th upgrade)

 Aid & Attendance -------------------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 Aid & Attendance [01] --------------------------------------------- (Underutilized)

 Aid & Attendance [02] ---------------------------------------------------- (Criteria)

 Air America -------------------------------------------------- (Seeking vet benefits)

 Air Force Email for Life --------------------------------------- (Effective April 07)

 Air Force Enlisted Home -------------------------- (Applications now available)

 Air Force Enlisted Home [01] ------------------------------ (Facilities expanded)

 Air Force Enlistment --------------------------------------- (Recruits still needed)

 Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon------------------------------ (Approved)

 Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon [01] -------------- (Change approved)

 Air Force Memorial ------------------------------------- (Scheduled to open SEP)

 Air Force New Unit Medals --------------------------------------------- (In design)

 Air Force News Delivery ------------------------------------ (Changing methods)

 Air Force Pharmacy Policy --------------- (Limited distribution of some meds)

 Air Force Pharmacy Policy [01] -------------------- (Some medications named)

 Air Force Week Schedule --------------------------------- (2007 locations/dates)

 Airline Baggage Inspection -------------------- (Valuables in checked baggage)

 Airline Carry-On Restrictions -------------------------------------- (Be prepared)

 Airline Ticket Comparisons -------------------------------- (Locate the cheapest)

 Airport Baggage Security ----------------------------------------- (What to expect)

 AL {American Legion}

 ALS --------------------------------------------- (Presumptive service connection)

 ALS [01] ------------------------------------------------------ (VA Disability Issue)

 ALS [02] ------------------------------------------------------------- (ALS Registry)

 ALS [03] ------------------------------------------------ (Service Link Confirmed)

 ALS [04] ------------------------------------------------------ (All Vets to be Rated) 080801

 ALS {Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis}

 Alzheimer’s --------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Alzheimer’s [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Early treatment)

 Alzheimer’s [02] -------------------------------------------------- (A step forward)

 Alzheimer’s [03] ----------------------------------------- (Heart Impact on Brain)

 Alzheimer’s [04] ----------------------------------------------------------- (7 Stages) 080615

 Alzheimer’s [04] ----------------------------------- (Progress Cited in Diagnosis)

 Amerasians --------------------------------------------------- (Location assistance)

 American Amicable Refunds -------------------------------- (70,000+ vets due)

 American Fidelity Life Insurance ---------------------------- (Refund settlement)

 Americans at War ------------------------------------------------------------ (Online) 080501

 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – see ALS

 Anesthesia Awareness ----------------------------------- (Waking Up in Surgery)

 Angel Food Ministries ------------------------------------------- (Grocery Savings) 080901

 Angioplasty vs. Drugs ------------------------------------------ (Equally effective)

 Anheuser-Busch Hero Salute ------------------------- (Extended through 2007)

 Anheuser-Busch Hero Salute [01] -------------------------- (Program extended)

 Anheuser-Busch Theme Parks Offer ------------- (Complimentary admission)

 Antarctic Service Medal ------------------------------------------------ (Eligibility)

 AO {Agent Orange}

 AO 50/50 Test -------------------------------------------- (Supreme Court Ruling)

 AO and Diabetes ------------------------------------------ (Relationship reinforced)

 AO and Diabetes [01] ---------------------------------- (Benefit Rules Published)

 AO and Diabetes [02] ----------------------------------- (Air Force Health Study)

 AO and Heart Disease ----------------------------------------- (Correlation Found) 081201

 AO and Hypertension -------------------------------------- (Possible association)

 AO and Prostrate Cancer ------------------------------------ (PSA tests essential)

 AO and Prostrate Cancer [01] -------------------------- (Exposure Double Risks) 080815

 AO Cancer Study ----------------------------------- (Prostate & Melanoma risks)

 AO Cancer Study [01] ----------------------------------------- (Ranch hand ends)

 AO Claims -------------------------------------------------------------- (Retroactive)

 AO Claims [01] -------------------------------------------- (Recent Developments)

 AO Claims [02] ------------------------------------------------- (Faster OK Sought)

 AO Claims [03] ------------------------------------------- (USS Ingersoll DD 652)

 AO Compensation Non-Vietnam ---------------------------- (Proving Exposure)

 AO Compensation Non-Vietnam [01] ------------------------ (VN Vets can Sue)

 AO Compensation Non-Vietnam [02] ------------- (DoD Locations Disclosed)

 AO Compensation Non-Vietnam [03] ----- (Service connection presumption)

 AO Compensation Package ---------------------------------- (ExGratia payment)

 AO Diabetes --------------------------------------------------- (Type 2 presumption)

 AO Dig in Alaska ------------------------------------------------- (Buried 40 Years)

 AO Diseases [01] -------------------------------------------------------- (Associated)

 AO Diseases [02] -------------------------------------------------- (Non-associated)

 AO Eligibility ------------------------------------- (Blanket presumption in effect)

 AO Equity ---------------------------------------------------- (H.R.6562) 080801

 AO Guam -------------------------------------------------- (Assessment Requested)

 AO Lawsuits --------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 AO Lawsuits [01] --------------------------------------------- (Individual lawsuits)

 AO Lawsuits [02] ------------------------------------------- (Upcoming law preps)

 AO Lawsuits [03] --------------------- (U.S. Supreme Court landmark decision)

 AO Lawsuits [04] --------------------------------------------- (Offshore eligibility)

 AO Lawsuits [05] -------------------------------------------- (Compliance impact)

 AO Lawsuits [06] -------------------------------------------------- (AFEM vs. VSM)

 AO Lawsuits [07] -------------------------------------------- (Awaiting VA appeal)

 AO Lawsuits [08] ---------------------------------------- (Blue/Brown water navy)

 AO Lawsuits [09] ------------------------------------------ (Haas appeal delayed)

 AO Lawsuits [10] --------------------------------------------------- (Ramifications)

 AO Lawsuits [11] -------------------------------------- (VA Win-Win Maneuver)

 AO Lawsuits [12] -------------------------------------- (Haas vs. Peake Reversed) 080515

 AO Nam Vet Study -------------------------------------------- (Risk of ills higher)

 AO Okinawa Use ------------------------------------------------ (BVA 1998 ruling)

 AO Presumptive Illnesses [Kids] -------------------------- (AO Impact on Kids)

 AO Presumptive Illnesses [Vets] --------------------------- (AO impact on vets)

 AO Registry [Korea] ------------------------------------------- (Korean War Vets)

 AO Retroactive Benefits -------------------------------------- (New VA provision)

 AO Stateside Use ---------------------------------------------------- (30 Locations)

 AO Stateside Use [01] ------------------------------------------- (Banned in 1979)

 AO VAVA Compensation ------------------------------- (VietNamese/RoK vets)

 AOL Advisory --------------------------------- (AOL continues to block Bulletin)

 AOL Advisory [01] ----------------------------------------- (How to adjust filters)

 AOL Advisory [02] -------------------------- (AOL blocks Bulletin distribution)

 AOL Advisory [03] ---------------------------- (Call 888-212-5537 to complain)

 AOL Advisory [04] ------------------------------------- (Removal from directory)

 AOL Advisory [05] ------------------------------ (5700 Removed from directory)

 AOL Advisory [06] ------------------------------------- (6 million customers lost)

 AOL Advisory [07] -------------------------------------------- (Business as usual)

 AOL/Yahoo Email Tax ------------------------------------------- (Misunderstood)

 APO ZIPS for Iraq -------------------------------------------------------------- (List)

 Arizona Memorial --------------------------------------- (Visitor's Center Sinking) 081115

 Arizona Taxes – see Tax

 Arizona Tuition for Military --------------------------------------- (Bill in progress)

 Arlington National Cemetery -------------------------------------------------- (Filling Up)

 Arlington National Cemetery [01] ------------------------------------- (Good thru 2060)

 Arlington National Cemetery [02] -------------------------- (Honors Given Questioned) 080401

 Arlington National Cemetery [03] ------------------------------- (Expansion Plans) 081015

 Arlington National Cemetery [04] ---------------------------- (New Media Policy) 081015

 Armed Forces Reserve Medal ----------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 Armed Forces Vacation Club ------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Armed Forces Vacation Club [01] ----------------------- (Affordable vacations)

 Armed Services Blood Program -------------------------- (Tattoo Policy change) 080415

 Armed Services Committee ------------------------------ (New House members)

 Armed Services Committee [01] -------------------------------- (Special hearing)

 Armed Services Tax Fairness Act --------------------------- (Increased benefits)

 Army Award Citations -------------------------------------- (USN policy change)

 Army Citations ----------------------------------------------- (USN policy change)

 Army Combat Action Badge ------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 Army Combat Action Badge ------------------------------- (Stuck in Committee)

 Army Combat Action Badge [01] ---------------------- (Retroactive Award Bill) 080601

 Army Disability Ratings -------------------------------------------- (Why so low?)

 Army Enlistment Age ------------------------------------------- (Raised to age 39)

 Army Enlistment Age [01] ------------------------------------------ (Raised to 42)

 Army Involuntary Recall ----------------------------------- (5,600 to be recalled)

 Army Leisure Travel Services ------------------------------- (Discounts offered)

 Army Medals and Awards ----------------------------------------------------- (List)

 Army Recruiting Referral Bonus ---------------------------------- (Pilot program)

 Army Recruiting Referral Bonus [01] ------------------------ (Raised to $2000)

 Army Recruiting Referral Bonus [02] ----------- (Expanded to Army civilians)

 Army Recruiting Referral Bonus [03] --------------------------- (Funds run dry)

 Army Reenlistment Policy -------------------------- (Former personnel sought)

 Army Reserve Health Web Site ---------------------- (www.hooah4health.com)

 Army Retired Soldiers Pin ----------------------------------------------- (New pin)

 Army Retired Soldiers Pin [01] --------- -------------------- (Mailing complete)

 Army Retiree Council ---------------------------------------- (Report to the chief)

 Army Retiree Council [01] ------------------------------ (Retiree Council issues)

 Army Sea Duty Ribbon ------------------------------ (Guard & Reserve Eligible) 080701

 Army Survivor’s Call Center (ALTFCM) --------------------------- (New POC)

 Arrears of Pay ---------------------------------------------------- (Due upon death)

 Asbestos Litigation Reform ------------ (Request sent to Judiciary committee)

 Ashes to Diamonds ------------------------ (Family heirloom cremation option)

 Asthma ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Seniors)

 Asthma [01] ------------------------------------------------------------- (Dust Mites) 080501

 Asthma Medication Recall ---------------------------------------- (Precautionary)

 Atomic Vet’s Info ------------------------------------- (Obtaining info for claims)

 Atomic Veterans Relief Act ------------- (Bill proposes VA eligibility change)

 Atomic Vets [02] ---------------------------------------- (HR 4183 & 4184 status)

 Atrial Fibrillation -------------------------------------------------------- (What it Is) 080715

 Australia Vacations Offered ------------------ (From $1300 for DoD personnel)

 Avandia Safety Alert -------------------------------- (Diabetes Type II medicine)

 Avian Flu Fact Sheet --------------------------- (Overseas living considerations)

 Award – see ACM & ICM (Afghanistan & Iraq) Medals

 Award – see AF Combat Action Medal

 Award – see AF Expeditionary Service Ribbon

 Award – see AF Recognition Ribbon

 Award – see Antarctic Service Medal

 Award – see Armed Forces Reserve Medal

 Award – see Army Citations

 Award – see Army Combat Action Badge

 Award – see Army Medals and Awards

 Award – see Army Retired Soldiers Pin

 Award – see Bronze Star Medal WWII

 Award – see CAR

 Award – see Certificate of Military Service

 Award – see Chinese War Memorial Medal

 Award – see Close Combat Badge

 Award – see Cold War Medal

 Award – see Cold War Recognition Certificate

 Award – see Combat Action Ribbon

 Award – see Combat Medics Badge

 Award – see CT Vets Wartime Service Medal

 Award – see Expeditionary Warfare Pin

 Award – see French Legion of Honor Medal

 Award – see French Liberation Certificate

 Award – see Good Conduct Medal

 Award – see Guardians of Freedom Pin

 Award – see GWOT Medal

 Award – see In Memory Medal

 Award – see KDSM

 Award – see Korean War Veterans Commemorative Pin

 Award – see Malta George Cross Medal

 Award – see NATO Air Force Medals

 Award – see NATO Medal for Kosovo

 Award – see NDSM [National Defense Service Medal]

 Award – see NJ DSM (Distinguished service Medal)

 Award – see Normandy Service Medal

 Award – see Nuclear Radiation Medal

 Award – see Philippine Liberation Medal

 Award – see POW Purple Heart

 Award – see Presidential Memorial Certificate

 Award – see Republic of China Badge of Honor

 Award – see ROK War Service Medal

 Award – see Silver Star

 Award – see Southwest Asia Service Medal

 Award – see Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal

 Award Modifications --------------------------------------------- (TIOH Changes) 080601

 Awards Replacement ---------------------------------------------- (Where to write)

 Awards Replacement [01] --------------------------------------- (What to expect)

 Awards Replacement [02] -------------------------------- (Letter request format)

 Awards Review/Replacement Request ----------------------------- (What to do)

 AXPOW HQ Data Breach --------------------------------- (Personal info stolen)

 Back Pay Interest --------------------------------------------------- (Now Allowed) 081101

 Baggage Locking System -------------------------- (Inspectors will break locks)

 Balance Bracelet Pain Reliever ----------------------------- (FTC says no good)

 Bankruptcy ---------------------------------------- (New law effective 17 Oct 05)

 Barcode Basics ------------------------------------------------- (Country of Origin) 081115

 Bariatric Surgery ----------------------------------------------- (Obesity treatment)

 Bariatric Surgery [01] --------------------------------- (High complication rates)

 Base Decals------------------------------------------------ (AF No longer requires)

 Beer Belly Control ------------------------------------------ (1-2 beers a day OK)

 Benefits Checkup ---------------------------------------- (Recommended for 50+)

 Benefits Upgrades ---------------------------------- (H.R. 1268 interim changes)

 Bequest Basics ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Types) 080701

 Biotape Refunds ------------------------------------------ ($2.5 Million Available)

 BLOG ---------------------------------------------------------- (Latest news source)

 Blood Donor Month --------------------------------- (Retiree Donations Needed)

 Blood Platelets -------------------------------------------- (Shortage in San Diego)

 Blood Pressure ---------------------------------------------------------- (Guidelines)

 Blood Thinners --------------------------------- (Possible Warfarin Replacement) 080801

 Blue Water Navy – see VA: AO Claims or Lawsuits

 Bone Marrow Donor Registration ---------------------------- (Enrollees Sought)

 BRAC -------------------------------------------------- (24% excess base capacity)

 BRAC [01] -------------------------------------------------- (DoD School closings)

 BRAC [02] -------------------------------------------------- (Amendment to delay)

 BRAC [03] ---------------------------------------- (Latest proposed base closings)

 BRAC [04] ----------------------------------- (Base closure rational speculation)

 BRAC [05] ----------------------------------------------------------- (Action dates)

 BRAC [06] -------------------------------------------- (Rumsfeld lowers estimate)

 BRAC [07] ----------------------------------------------- (Facility listing released)

 BRAC [08] ------------------------------------------- (Changes to list anticipated)

 BRAC [09] ------------------------------------ (Impact on medical facilities/care)

 BRAC [10] -------------------------------- (Political maneuvering to save bases)

 BRAC [11] ----------------------------------- (Cost savings estimate questioned)

 BRAC [12] --------------------------------------- (Commission adds some bases)

 BRAC [13] -------------------------------------------- (Current round may be last)

 BRAC [14] ------------------------------------------------------ (Panel votes are in)

 BRAC [15] ----------------------------------- (Timing criticized by Commission)

 BRAC [16] ---------------------------------------------------- (Now up to congress)

 BRAC [17] --------------------------------------------------------- (System critique)

 BRAC [18] ----------------------------------------------- (Last obstacle overcome)

 BRAC [19] ------------------------------------------- (DoD must begin by Sep 07)

 BRAC [20] ------------------------------------- (Commission wants another year)

 BRAC [21] ------------------------------------------------- (More funding needed)

 BRAC {Base Realignment and Closure}

 BRAVE & GIVE Acts -------------------------------- (SSA rating acceleration)

 Bronze Star Medal WWII ---------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 Budget Proposal Impact on Vets -------------------------------------- (Bend over)

 Budget Shortfalls Blamed on Retirees -------------- (Veteran groups outraged)

 Bug Safety (Children) --------------------------------------- (Summer safety tips)

 Bugles Across America ---------------------------------- (Available for funerals)

 Bump Keys ---------------------------------------- (Home Security Compromised) 080401

 Burial – see Arlington

 Burial – see Bugles Across America

 Burial – see Veteran Disinterment

 Burial: At Sea ------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Burial: At Sea [01] ------------------------------------------------------ (Ceremony)

 Burial: At Sea [02] ----------------------------------------------------- (Obtainment)

 Burial: Body Shipment --------------------------------------------- (Inter-Country)

 Burial: Bugler Shortage -------------- (Echo Taps project to highlight shortage)

 Burial: Green ---------------------------------------------------------- (A better way)

 Burial: National Cemetery -------------------------- (Scheduling available daily)

 Burial: Private Cemetery -------------------------------------- (Things to consider)

 Burial: Rosecrans San Diego ----------------------------------- (Inurnments only)

 Burial: Veterans ------------------------------------------------------------ (Choices)

 Burn Pit Toxic Emissions ----------------------------------- (Iraq & Afghanistan) 081201

 Burn Pit Toxic Emissions [01] --------------------------- (Army Report Aug 07) 081201

 Burn Pit Toxic Emissions [02] -------------------------- (Akaka Wants Review) 081215

 Burn Pit Toxic Emissions [03] ------------------------- (Halliburton/KBR Sued) 081215

 Business Opportunity Scams ---------------------------------------- (FTC action)

 BX Rights for Vets ------------------------------------------------ (Bill introduced)

 CA Vet Legislation ---------------------------------------------- (Recently Signed) 081015

 CAC {Common Access ID Card}

 Caffeine ------------------------------------------------------------- (Common doses)

 California & Federal Disabled Benefits ------------------------ (70 to 100% SC)

 California & Federal Disabled Benefits (100% SC) ------------------------ (List)

 California & Federal Disabled Benefits (20% SC) ------------------------- (List)

 California & Federal Disabled Benefits (30% SC) ------------------------- (List)

 California & Federal Disabled Benefits (40% SC) -------------------------- (List)

 California & Federal Disabled Benefits (50% SC) -------------------------- (List)

 California & Federal Disabled Benefits (60% SC) -------------------------- (List)

 California & Federal IU Benefits ------------------------------- (Entitlement List)

 California & Federal Pension Benefits --------------- (Non-service Connected)

 Call Home Act S.2653------------------------------------------------------- (Passed)

 Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure ------------------------------ (Notification policy)

 Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure [01] --------------------- (No Chemicals Found)

 Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure [02] ----------------------- (Guests Health Risk) 081201

 Canadian Nat Mil Cemetery ------------------------------ (Available to U.S. vets)

 Cancer Prevention ------------------------------------------------------- (Guidelines)

 Cancer Prevention [01] ----------------------------------------------- (Diet impact)

 Cancer Vitamin Study ----------------------------------------- (C & E Ineffective) 081215

 Cancer: Bladder ------------------------------------------- (4th most common form)

 Cancer: Bladder [01] ------------------------------------------ (Cause & treatment)

 Cancer: Brain - Link to Sarin ------------------------- (Gulf War vets sent letter)

 Cancer: Brain - Link to Sarin [01] ------------ (VA clinicians given guidelines)

 Cancer: Brain - Link to Sarin [02] -------------------- (Exposed units identified)

 Cancer: Breast ------------------------------------------------- (Army study results)

 Cancer: Breast [01] ------------------------------------------ (Vaccination results)

 Cancer: Cervical ------------------------------------------ (Preventable & curable)

 Cancer: Cervical [01] ----------------------------------- (WRAMC offers vaccine)
 Cancer: Cervical [02] ----------------------------- (Tricare covers vaccinations)

 Cancer: Hepatitis & Liver Cancer ------------------------- (Five known viruses)

 Cancer: Prostate  [07] ------------------------------------ (Vitamin E & Selenium) 081101

 Cancer: Prostrate ----------------------------------------------------- (Medications)

 Cancer: Prostrate [01] ------------------------------------------- (Support Groups)

 Cancer: Prostrate [02] ------------------------------------ (Omega 3-Fatty Acid )

 Cancer: Prostrate [03] -------------------------------------------------- (Detection)

 Cancer: Prostrate [04] --------------------------------------- Delayed Treatment)

 Cancer: Prostrate [05] ---------------------------- (Abiraterone Clinical Results) 080801

 Cancer: Prostrate [06] ------------------------------------- (Screening Age Limit) 080815

 Cancer: Skin --------------------------------------------------- (Cause & treatment)

 Cancer: Testicular -------------------------------------- (75,000 affected annually)

 Candidates DAV Questions ------------------------------------------- (Responses)

 Canes for Veterans ----------------------------------------------------- (No Charge)

 Canes for Veterans (01) -------------------------------- (WWII/Korean war vets)

 Captioned Telephone:  ---------------------------------- (Hearing Impaired Vets)

 CAR (Marine’s Combat Action Ribbon) ----------------------------- (Eligibility)

 CAR Eligibility ------------------------------------------------------------ (Clarified)

 Car Insurance Requirements [PI] -------------------------------- (What to expect)

 Car Key Alarm --------------------------------------------------------- (Security Tip)

 Car Leasing --------------------------------------------------------------- (Pro & con)

 Car Rental Tips ------------------------------------------------ (How to Save Money) 080515

 Cardiovascular Disease -------------------------------------- (Recognize the Signs)

 Caries (Tooth Decay) ------------------------------------------------- (Ramifications) 080515

 Cash Flow Control ---------------------------------------------- (Useful Techniques) 080901

 Cash Flow Control [01] --------------------------------------------- (Plug the Leaks) 080901

 Casualty Assistance ------------------------------------------ (Check out the RAO)

 Casualty Assistance [01] ------------------------------------- (New VA pamphlet)

 Casualty Assistance Officers -------------------------------------- (What they do)

 Cataracts -------------------------------------------------- (Symptoms & treatment)

 CBI {Compliance and Business Integrity}

 CBO FY 2006 Review ----------------------------------- (DoD GDP percentage)

 CBO Military Compensation Report ------------------ (Non-cash benefit value)

 CBO Military Compensation Report [01] -------------- (Pay raise questioned)

 CBOC (Community Based Outpatient Clinic)

 Cell Phone Deactivation if Stolen ---------------------------------------- (How to)

 Cell Phone Deactivation if Stolen [01] --------------- (GSM applicability only)

 Cell Phone Discounts ------------------------------- (Available to some military)

 Cell Phone Payment Suspension ------------------------ (90+ day deployments)

 Cell Phone Scare Message ------------------------------------------ (FTC debunks)

 Cell Phone Service Plan Basics -------------------------- (Are you overpaying?)

 Cell Phone Tips --------------------------------------------------- (Did you know?)

 Cell Phone Tips [01] --------------------------------------------------- (Correction)

 Cell Phone Use on Bases ------------------------------ (Prohibited while driving)

 Cellphone *77 --------------------------------------------------------- (Phony Cops) 081201

 Census Bureau Data Breach ------------------------------- (672 missing laptops)

 Census Bureau Job Recruiting ---------------------------- (Taking Applications) 081201

 Ceremonial Bugle for Taps --------------------------------------- (DoD approves)

 Certificate of Creditable Coverage ------------ (Preexisting medical condition)

 Certificate of Creditable Coverage [01] ------------------------- (How to obtain) 061201

 Certificate of Creditable Coverage-[02] ------------------------------ (Eligibility) 081201

 Certificate of Military Service --------------------------------------- (Availability)

 CHAMPVA Survivor Policy --------------- (Extended reinstatement deadline)

 Changing Medicare Health Plans ------------ (When Allowed) 081115

 Changing Military Records ----------------------------- (Request within 3 years)

 Changing Military Records [01] ------------------------ (Application procedure)

 Changing Military Records [02] ----------------------------------- (Board action)

 Chap 61 CRSC Claims --------------------------------------- (Guidance Released) 080701

 Chapter 61 ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Chapter 61 [01] -------------------------------------------------- (CRSC Eligibility)

 CHCBP ------------------------------------------ (Transitional Medical Coverage)

 CHCBP {Continued Health Care Benefits Program}

 CHCSII ----------------------------------------------- (Patient records to go digital)

 CHCSII {Composite Health Care System II}

 Check Floating --------------------------------- (No longer possible after 28OCT)

 Check/Money Order Scams ------------------------------- (Consumers easy prey)

 Chewing Gum To Replace Brushing ----------------------------- (Army will test)

 Chinese War Memorial Medal ------------------------------------------ (Eligibility)

 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia [01] ----------------------------- (VA must pay)

 Cigarette Fire-safe Law ------------------------------------- (Self extinguishment)

 Citizenship Legitimation Rqmts [U.S] --------- (Persons born out of wedlock)

 Civil Air Patrol Wants Retirees ------------------- (Volunteer & paid positions)

 Claims and Appeals ------------------------------------- (Responsibility is yours!)

 CLL (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)

 Close Combat Badge ----------------------------------------------------------- (New)

 Close Combat Badge ------------------ (New badge for non-infantry approved)

 Cloture – Parliamentary procedure to end debate and take an immediate vote

 CNGR Commission ------------------------------------------------ (Review of RC)

 CNGR Commission [01] -------------------------------- (2nd meeting summary)

 CNGR Commission [02] ------------------------------- (CNGR blasts Pentagon)

 CNGR Commission [03] -------------------------------- (Final Report Delivered)

 CNH (Community Nursing Home)

 CNN Attractions Free to Military ------------------------------ (Retirees eligible)

 COA (Mail) ----------------------------------------------------- (On line thru USPS) 

 COLA 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------- (2.5 percent)

 COLA 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------- (3.5 percent)

 COLA 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------- (2.6 percent)

 COLA 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------- (1.4 percent)

 COLA 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------- (2.1 percent)

 COLA 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------- (2.7 percent)

 COLA 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------- (4.1 percent)
 COLA 2007  ------------------------------------------------------------ (3.3 percent)

 COLA 2008 ----------------------------------------------------- (Decrease of 0.7%)

 COLA 2008 [01] ------------------------------------------- (1.2% Decline to Date)

 COLA 2008 [02] ------------------------------------------------- (1% below 2007)

 COLA 2008 [03] ---------------------------------------------- (-0.3% thru FEB 07)

 COLA 2008 [04] ---------------------------------------------- (0.8% thru MAR 07)

 COLA 2008 [05] ---------------------------------------------- (0.8% above April's)

 COLA 2008 [06] ---------------------------------------------- (0.1% Below June’s)

 COLA 2008 [07] --------------------------------------------- (2.0% to 2.3% realm)

 COLA 2008 [08] --------------------------------------- (2.3% effective 1 DEC 07)

 COLA 2009 ---------------------------------------------------------- (Up 1.5% YTD)

 COLA 2009 [01] ---------------------------------------------------------- (3.5% YTD) 080601

 COLA 2009 [02] ---------------------------------------------------------- (5.7% YTD) 080801

 COLA 2009 [03] -------------------------------------------- (Bad news, Good news) 080901

 COLA 2009 [04] ------------------------------- (5.9% Projected) 081015

 COLA 2009 [05] -------------------------------- (Final Figures) 081101

 COLA 2010 ---------------------------------- (OCT 1.3% Drop) 081201

 COLA Adjustment Bill ---------------------------- (Would Cap retirees COLAs)

 Cold Hands ---------------------------------------------------- (Cause & treatment)

 Cold War Medal ------------------------------------ (Veterans Want Recognition)

 Cold War Medal [01] --------------------------------------------- (Proposed again)

 Cold War Recognition Certificates -------------------- (Approved by SECDEF)

 College Financial Plan ----------------------------------------------- (Future costs)

 Colon Cancer Detection------------------------- (2nd highest U.S. cancer killer)

 Combat Action Medal [02] ----------------------------- (VFW Wants USN CAM) 080901

 Combat Action Ribbon ------------------------------------------------ (Retroactive)

 Combat Action Ribbon [01] --------------------------------- (USN IED eligibility)

 Combat Medics Badge ----------------------------------------------------- (Pending)

 Combat Related Death Gratuity ---------------------- (Retroactive to 7 OCT 01)

 Combat Veteran Health Care – see VA

 Combat Zone Death Tax Reporting --------------------------------------- (How to)

 Commerce Dept Privacy Breach ------------------------ (Lost/stolen computers)

 Commissary ---------------------------------------------------------- (Self checkout)

 Commissary [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Notes of interest)

 Commissary [02] -------------------------------------------------- (Variable pricing)

 Commissary [03] ------------------------------------- (Merger concept resurfaces)

 Commissary Bag Selection -------------------------------- (Paper less expensive)

 Commissary Construction ----------------------------------- (Program impacted)

 Commissary Coupon Use [01] ---------------- (Internet coupons now accepted)

 Commissary Coupon Use [02] ------------- (Home printed coupons reinstated)

 Commissary Savings Tip ---------------------------------------------- (Plan ahead)

 Commissary User Savings ----------------------------------------- (32% Annually)

 Commissary Watch List ----------------------------- (Nine stores under scrutiny)

 Common Access Card (CAC) ----------------------- (H.R.3046 & 3128 impact)

 Communicating with Congress ----------------------------- (Advocacy tip sheet)

 Communicating with Congress [01] -------------------------- (Making it harder)

 Communicating with Congress [02] ------------------------------- (800 numbers)

 Complementary & Alternative Medicine --------------------------- (FDA limits)

 Computer Power Surge Protection -------------------------- (Are you prepared?)

 Computer Security ------------------------------------------ (Spyware elimination)

 Computer Tip ------------------------------------------------------ (Email print size)

 Concurrent Receipt – see Pay

 Concurrent Receipt Status JUL 07 ------------------- (570,000 not yet eligible)

 Congress - Contacting ----------------------- (Congressional contact data base)

 Congress Returns to Work SEP 05 ------------------------- (Unresolved issues)

 Congress Vet Voting Record ------------------------------- (Check out your rep)

 Congressional Budget Schedule ---------------------------------------- (FY 2007)

 Congressional Cola 2007----------------------------------------- ($3300 Increase)

 Congressional Cola 2008 ---------------------------------------- ($4,100 Increase)

 Congressional Communication Hints --------------- (How to be most effective)

 Congressional Contacts ---------------------------------- (Staff member’s duties)

 Congressional Hearings 2008 ------------------------------------- (About to Start)

 Congressional Mail ----------------------------------------- (Tips on writing them)

 Congressional Salaries & Benefits 2004 ------------------------ (What they get)

 Congressional Terminology ----------------------------- (Military funding terms)

 Congressional Vet Committee Lineup -------------------------- (Major changes)

 Connecticut Veterans' Home ------------------------------------- (New VA grant)

 Consumer Health Digest -------------------------------------- (Phony health care)

 Consumer Price Index ------------------------------------------- (CPI explanation)

 Contact Info for Vets -------------------------------------------------- (Who to Call) 080801

 Contact Info for Vets [01] ------------------------------- (Quick Reference Guide) 080901

 Contact Lens Prescriptions ------------------------------------ (More competition)

 Continuing Resolution --------------------------------------------------- (What it is) 081015

 Cool Blue Listerine Recall ----------------------------- (Found to be inadequate)

 Coronary Artery Disease ----------------------------------------------- (Symptoms)

 Coronary Heart Disease Mgmt ------------------------------------ (72 page guide)

 Cost of Government Day --------------------------------------------------- (16 July) 080801

 CPR --------------------------------------------------------------------- (Old and new)

 CRDP – see Pay

 CRDP [16] -------------------------------------------- (Grass roots effort impact)

 CRDP [17] ----------------------------------------------------- (SECDEF position)

 CRDP [18] -------------------------------------------------- (Bush proposed plan)

 CRDP [19] ---------------------------------------------------- (Number of retirees)

 CRDP [20] -------------------------------------------------------- (A step forward)

 CRDP [21] ----------------------------------------------------- (Discharge petition)

 CRDP [22] --------------------------------------------------------- (Signed into law)

 CRDP [23] ------------------------------------------------------ (Phase in amounts)

 CRDP [24] ----------------------------------------------------- (New official name)

 CRDP [25] --------------------------------------------------- (CR/CDP now CRDP)

 CRDP [26] -------------------------------------- (Civil service retirement impact)

 CRDP [27] ----------------- (Possible elimination of 10-yr phase in for 100%)

 CRDP [28] ----------------------------------------------------- (Payment Increases)

 CRDP [29] ---------------------------------------- (Accelerated CR for IU mulled)

 CRDP [30] ------------------------------------ (Decision still pending on IU Vets)

 CRDP [31] --------------------------- (100% Disabled w/IU chances now 50-50)

 CRDP [32] ------------------------ (100% Disabled w/IU chances remain 50-50)

 CRDP [33] -------------------------------------------------- (100% disability w/ IU)

 CRDP [34] ---------------------------------------------- (More on Unemployables)

 CRDP [35] ------------------------------------------ (Discharge petition in House)

 CRDP [36] ------------------------------------ (H.R.2076 introduced in Congress)

 CRDP [37] ---------------------------------------------------- (100% IU approved)

 CRDP [38] ------------------------------------------------ (IU advances to 5 years)

 CRDP [39] ---------------------------------------------- (2006 strategy to improve)

 CRDP [40] --------------------------------------------------------- (New legislation)

 CRDP [41] ----------------------------------------------------------- (2007 Increase)

 CRDP [42] ----------------------------------------------------- (IU Payments Begin) 080915

 CRDP [43] ----------------------------------------------- (Majority leader support)

 CRDP [44] ------------------------------------------------------- (Back Pay for IU’s) 081101

 CRDP [45] -------------------------------------------------------- (IU Retro Pay Tax) 081201

 CRDP {Concurrent Retirement Disability Pay}

 CRDP earlier than expected ------------------------------- (150,000 by 1 Feb 04)

 CRDP/CRSC Claim Backlog --------------------------------- (39,000+ Pending)

 CRDP/CRSC Open Season ----------------------------------- (1 thru 31 JAN 08)

 CRDP/CRSC Option ------------------------------------ (Election due by 31 JUL)

 CRDP/CRSC Option [01] ------------------------------------ (2008 Open Season)

 CRDP/CRSC Option [02] ------------------------------------ (2009 Open Season) 081201

 Credit Card Charges ----------------------------------- (APR Reduction Possible)

 Credit Card Charges [01] ------------------------ (Hearing Impact on Penalties)

 Credit Card Charges [02] ------------------------------------ (Reform Legislation) 080515

 Credit Card Late Fees ----------------------------------------- (Tripled in 10 years) 081015

 Credit Card Late Fees [01] ----------------------------------------- (How to Avoid) 081015

 Credit Card Offers ------------------------------------------------- (How to reduce)

 Credit Card Scam ----------------------------------------------- (Report it if called)

 Credit Card Scam [01] ------------------------------------------ (EPPI Card system) 080701

 Credit Freezes in Jeopardy -------------------------------- (Consumer protection)

 Credit Report Content ------------------------------------------------------- (Basics)

 Credit Score ----------------------------------------------------------- (How to raise)

 Credit Score [01] ----------------------------------------------------- (Misunderstood) 080915

 Crime Victim Resource Overseas --------------------- (Crime victim assistance)

 Crime Victim Resources U.S. --------------------------------------- (Where to go)

 CRSC – see Pay

 CRSC [09] ----------------------------------------------------- (Reservist eligibility)

 CRSC [10] ----------------------------------------------------- (Expanded program)

 CRSC [11] --------------------------------------------------- (NDAA 04 provisions)

 CRSC [12] ----------------------------------------------------- (Backlog to increase)

 CRSC [13] ----------------------------------------------------------- (SMC/IU issue)

 CRSC [14] ----------------------------------------------------- (www.crsc.army.mil)

 CRSC [15] ---------------------------------------------------- (SMC & IU resolved)

 CRSC [16] ----------------------------------------------- (Claim processing status)

 CRSC [17] --------------------------------------------- (Wait for new applications)

 CRSC [18] ------------------------------------------ (Implementation policy letter)

 CRSC [19] -------------------------------------------------- (New application rules)

 CRSC [20] ------------------------------------ (Where to send naval applications)

 CRSC [21] ------------------------------------------------------ (Chapter 61 retirees)

 CRSC [22] ------------------------------------------------- (Payment of IU in AUG)

 CRSC [23] ---------------------------------------------- (DFAS payment schedule)

 CRSC [24] --------------------------------------------------- (Backlog almost gone)

 CRSC [25] ---------------------------------------------- (Applications encouraged)

 CRSC [26] ---------------------------------- (31OCT DFAS backlog elimination)

 CRSC [27] ----------------------------------------------------- (Backlog resolution)

 CRSC [28] --------------------------------------------------- (Chapter 61 coverage)

 CRSC [29] ----------------------------------------------------- (Chapter 61 retirees)

 CRSC [30] ------------------------------- (Electronic statement delivery initiated)

 CRSC [31] --------------------------------------------------- ($21 billion untapped)

 CRSC [32] -------------------------------------------------- (COA for USN/USMC)

 CRSC [33] ------------------------------------------------------ (68% approval rate)

 CRSC [34] --------------------------------------------------------- (New bill S.2385)

 CRSC [35] --------------------------------------------- (CRSC/CRDP open season)

 CRSC [36] --------------------------------------------------------- (You may qualify)

 CRSC [37] -------------------------------------------------- (Chapter 61 Guidance)

 CRSC [38] ------------------------------------------------ (Phishing Scam) 080601

 CRSC [39] ---------------------------------------------------------- (Glitch Surfaces) 080801

 CRSC [40] ------------------------------------------------ (Air Force TERA/TRDL) 080901

 CRSC {Combat-Related Special Compensation}

 CRSC Application Tips -------------------------------------------- (Good to know)

 CRSC under Disability Retirement --------------------------- (How to Compute) 080601

 CSRS {Civil Service Retirement System}

 CSRS COLA 2007--------------------------------------- (2.3% &3.3% Increases)

 CSRS/FERS Retirement t2005 --------------------- (Planning guides available)

 CT Vet Educational Benefits ------------------------------------------- (Overview) 080615

 CT Vet Property Tax ----------------------------- (Disability Verification Letter) 081015

 CT Vet Wartime Service Medal ----------------------------- (270K Vets eligible)

 Cyberspace Command ------------------------------- (Keesler AFB a Contender)

 DACMC ----------------------------------------- (SECDEF compensation review)

 DACMC [01] ---------------------------------------------- (Proposed pay changes)

 DACMC [02] --------------------------------------------------- (Sweeping changes)

 DACMC {Defense Advisory Committee on Military Compensation}

 Data Breach – see AF

 Data Breach – see Agriculture Dept

 Data Breach – see AXPOW

 Data Breach – see Bank of NY

 Data Breach – see Census Bureau

 Data Breach – see Commerce Dept

 Data Breach - see Dave & Buster Restaurants

 Data Breach - see Express Scripts

 Data Breach – see FL Dept of Finance

 Data Breach – see Georgia Department of Community Health (GDCH)

 Data Breach – see Hannaford Bros

 Data Breach – see IRS

 Data Breach – see MA DPL

 Data Breach – see MOAA

 Data Breach – see Navy

 Data Breach – see NIH

 Data Breach – see Pentagon

 Data Breach – see SSA

 Data Breach – see TJX

 Data Breach – see Tricare (SAIC)

 Data Breach – see TSA

 Data Breach – see U of U Hospital

 Data Breach – see USDA

 Data Breach – see USMC

 Data Breach – see VA

 Data Breach – Walter Reed

 Dates to Remember ------------------------------------------- (Mark Your Calendar) 080501

 DAV Transportation Network ---------------------- (Volunteer drivers needed)

 Dave & Buster Data Breach ---------------------------- (Cash Register Terminals) 080515

 Daylight Saving Time (DST) ------------------------------------ (Start/Stop dates)

 Daylight Savings Time ----------------------------------------- (Different in 2007)

 Daylight Savings Time [01] ----------------------------------------- (Why & When) 081101

 DD-214 – see Military records

 DD-214 Privacy in Texas ----------------------------- (Confidential for 75 years)

 D-Day Anniversary Tours -------------------------------------- (60th anniversary)

 Death Benefits --------------------------------------------------------- (Active duty)

 Death Benefits [CA & Federal] ------------------------- (Nonservice Connected)

 Death Benefits [CA & Federal] ----------------------------- (Service Connected)

 Death Gratuity ---------------------------------------------------- (Combat Related)

 Death Gratuity [01] -------------------------------- (Increases effective 1 SEP 05)

 Death Gratuity [02] --------------------------------------------------- (More Choices) 080801

 Death Gratuity [03] --------------------------------------- (Check Cashing Problem) 080801

 Death Gratuity [04] --------------------------------- (Electronic Deposit Available) 080815

 Death Issues --------------------------------------------------- (Things to consider)

 Death of U.S. Citizen Abroad Report ------------------------ (SF-192 necessity)

 Debit Card Data Breach ------------------------------------ (Bank Card Skimming) 080515

 Debit Cards --------------------------------------------------- (Types & advantages)

 Debt Reduction Planner ------------------------------------------ (Elimination cost)

 DeCA {Defense Commissary Agency}

 DeCA Bad Check Policy Change ----------------- (New policy on NSF checks)

 DeCA Dietician Service ------------------------------------------------------ (Online) 080501

 DECA Double Coupon Policy -------------------------------- (Prohibited by Law) 080401

 DeCA Scholarships 2007--------------------------------------- (Apply by 21 FEB)

 Deep Vein Thrombosis ---------------------------------- (Kills 200,000 Annually)

 DEERS {Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System}

 DEERS: Facts ----------------------------------------- (Policies & Responsibilities)

 DEERS: Former Spouse - see Tricare

 DEERS: OCONUS Communications ------------------------------------ (How to)

 DEERS: Registration in RP --------------------------------- (ID Cards Available)

 DEERS: Registration in RP [01] --------------------------- (Hours of Operation)

 DEERS: Registration in RP [02] ---------------------------- (General Guidelines)

 DEERS: Registration in RP [03] ----------------------------- (Procedures/Hours)

 DEERS: Reserve Enrollment ----------------------------------------------- (Policy)

 DEERS: Update & COA -------------------------------------------------- (How to)

 Defense Health Agency ----------------------------------- (Proposed new agency)

 Dependents’ Educational Assistance ------ (Available to widows & their kids)

 Depleted Uranium ---------------------------------- (Compensation for exposure)

 Depleted Uranium [01] ------------------------------------------- (Guardsmen sue)

 Depleted Uranium [02] ----------------------------- (Gulf War Syndrome cause)

 Depleted Uranium [03] ------------------------------ (Controversial health issue)

 Depleted Uranium [04] ------------------------------------- (Report due OCT 07)

 Depleted Uranium [05] ------------------------ (Advocates Protest NY Inaction) 080415

 Deploy Med Research LINK ----------------------------- (Info on health research)

 Deployment Aid Library ------------------------------------- (Information source)

 Dextromethorphan AAFES Sales --------------------------- (Limitation on sales)

 DFAS {Defense Finance and Accounting Service}

 DFAS 1099-R for 2007 ---------------------------------------- (Availability Dates)

 DFAS 1099R for 2008 -------------------------------------------- (Viewing Dates) 081115

 DFAS 2004 1099R & RAS -------------------- (Availability dates promulgated)

 DFAS 2005 1099R & RAS ------------------- (Should be received NLT 5 JAN)

 DFAS 2006 1099R & RAS ---------------------------- (Download from myPay)

 DFAS Contact Info ------------------------------------------------------- (Methods)

 DFAS Contact Info [01] -------------------------------------------- (Keep current)

 DFAS Death Notification --------------------------------- (Where/How to notify)

 DFAS Emergency Contact ---------------------------- (Numbers to call for pay)

 DFAS myPay Look Alikes ---------------------------------------- (Not affiliated)

 DFAS myPay System ---------------------------------- (Pay matters made easier)

 DFAS myPay System [01] ----------------------------- (1099R hardcopy option)

 DFAS myPay System [02] ---------------------------- (400,000 to receive letter)

 DFAS myPay System [03] ------------------------------------ (Electronic 1099R)

 DFAS myPay System [04] ------------------------------ (New Security Measure)

 DFAS myPay System Change -------- (Users must request mailed documents)

 DFAS Notes [01] -------------------------------------------------- (Current actions)

 DFAS Overseas Direct Deposit ------------------------------------ (IDD program)

 DFAS Overseas Direct Deposit [01----------------------------- (Exchange rates)

 DFAS Payroll --------------------------------------------- ($3 billion + per month)

 DFAS Profile 2006 --------------------------------------------------- (Stats & POC)

 DFAS Reserve/Guard Pay Center ----------------------------- (Officially opened)

 DFAS Tax Statements via Mail ------------------------------ (Mailing imminent)

 DFAS Website ------------------------------------------ (http://www.dod.mil/dfas)

 DFC "V" Device for Heroism ------------------------------------------ (Eligibility)

 DFC "V" Device for Heroism ------------------------------------------ (Air Force)

 Diabetes ------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Diabetes – see AO

 Diabetes [01] ----------------------------------------------------------- (Safety alert)

 Diabetes [01] ---------------------------------------------- (Drug Spending Doubles) 081101

 Diabetes [02] ------------------------------------------ (New medication approved)

 Diabetes [03] ---------------------------------------------------------- (Take the test)

 Diabetes [04] ------------------------------------------------ (Obesity Surgery Cure)

 Diabetes Eye Exam Program ------------------------------- (Medicare sponsored)

 DIC {Dependency and Indemnity Compensation}

 DIC Facts 2004 ----------------------------------------- (How program is working)

 DIC Retention after Remarriage ----------------------------------------- (Age 57+)

 DIC Widow Entitlement Change ------------------------ (Retention after age 57)

 DIC+SBP ------------------------------------------------------- (Bill not signed yet)

 DIC+SBP ----------------------------------- (Eliminate the reduction for widows)

 DIC+SBP [01] ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Offset)

 DIC+SBP [02] -------------------------------- (DIC increase to $1500 proposed)

 DIC+SBP [03] ------------------------------------- (H.R.808 would repeal offset)

 DIC+SBP [04] ------------------------------------------------------- (Offset Impact) 080801

 Diet and Exercise Myths --------------------------------------------------- (Top 10) 080915

 Diet Pills ------------------------------------------------------ (Read the small print)

 Diet Pills [01] --------------------------------------------------------- (False claims)

 Diet Slim Chance 2004 Awards -------------------------- (Worst diet gimmicks)

 Diet: Eat More, Stay Thin -------------------------------------------- (What to do)

 Digital Camera Basics ------------------------------------------------ (How to use)

 Digital TV Upgrade ------------------------ (Implementation Deadline FEB 09)

 Digital TV Upgrade [01] ----------------------- (50% Households Unprepared)

 Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act -------------------------- (S.713 introduced)

 Diploma Mills --------------------------------------------------- (What they are/do)

 Disability Evaluation System ----------------------------------- (Pilot Expansion) 081115

 Disabled Can Sue States ---------------------------------- (Supreme Court ruling)

 Disabled Retiree Back Pay – see VA Retro Pay

 Disabled Retiree Back Tax ---------------------------------- (3 years refund limit)

 Disabled Retiree Back Tax [01] ----------------------- (Refund Beyond 3 years)

 Disabled Tenant Eviction ------------------------------- (Possible in some cases)

 Disabled Vet Jobs -------------------------------------------- ($11/hr training pay)

 Disabled Vet License Plate -------------------------------------------- (TX criteria)

 Disabled Vet Tax Termination Act --------------------- (New CRDP legislation)

 Disabled Vet TAX: ----------------------------------------------- (Bill to eliminate)

 Disabled Veterans Assistance Phone Line ----------- (Employment assistance)

 Disabled Veterans Memorial -------------------------------- ($65 million needed)

 Disabled Veterans Memorial [01] ----------------------- (Commemorative Coin) 080801

 Disabled Veterans Memorial [02] -------------------------- ($86 Million Project) 080815

 Disabled Vets Sought To Testify --------------------------------- (30+ day waits)

 Disaster Preparedness ----------------------------------------- (Are you prepared?)

 Discharge & Examination Processing ------------------ (VA/DoD cooperating)

 Disposal of Electronic Products -------------------------------------- (What to do)

 Disputing Credit Reports ----------------------------------------- (How to dispute)

 Divine Strake ---------------------------------------------------------- (Test on hold)

 Divorce – see Military

 Divorce Considerations ---------------------------------------- (Property division)

 DMDC Philippine Outreach -------------------------------- (Will issue ID cards)

 DoD & VA COLA 2006 [03] ------------------------------------ (4.1% for 2006)

 DoD Disability Evaluation System ---------------------- (Undergoing overhaul)

 DoD Disability Evaluation System [01] ----------------------- (Firms volunteer)

 DoD Disability Evaluation System [02] ---------------------- (Pro Bono Effort)

 DoD Disability Evaluation System [03] ------------- (NDAA includes S.1606)

 DoD Disability Evaluation System [04] --------------------------- (Joint system)

 DoD Disability Evaluation System [05] ----------------------- (Bush’s proposal)

 DoD Disability Evaluation System [06] ---------------------------------- (Unique)

 DoD Disability Evaluation System [07] --------------------- (Pilot/Future Plans)

 DoD Disability Evaluation System [08] ------------------------ (Single Physical)

 DoD Disability Evaluation System [09] ------------------------- (Improvements)

 DOD Disability Evaluation System [10] ---------------- (VASRD Compliance) 080401

 DOD Disability Evaluation System [11] --------------- (Army Not Complying) 081015

 DOD Disability Evaluation System [12] ----------------------- (Chu at it Again) 081201

 DOD Disability Evaluation System [13] --------- (Combat-Related Definition) 081201

 DoD Disability Retirement [01] ---------------------- (1/3rd Reserves Impacted)

 DoD Disability Retirement [02] ------------------------- (Discharge parameters)

 DoD Disability Severance Law ----------------------------------------- (Violated?) 080701

 DoD EHR System ------------------------------- (Computerized medical records)

 DoD Genetic Illness Policy ----------------------------- (Genetic discrimination)

 DoD Gift Limits --------------------------------------- (Approval req’d over $20)

 DoD Gift Limits [01] ----------------------------------- (Additional clarification)

 DoD Hearing Aids --------------------------------- (RACHAP/RHAPP Program)

 DoD Mental Health Task Force -------------------------------- (Input requested)

 DoD Mental Health Task Force [01] -------------------------- (18 Dec meeting)

 DoD Mental Health Task Force [02] ----------------- (Combat stress concerns)

 DoD Mental Health Task Force [03] --------------------------- (22 Jan meeting)

 DoD Mental Health Task Force [04] ------------------------ (Task Force results)

 DoD Mental Health Task Force [05] ----------------- (Mental health shortfalls)

 DoD Military Retiree Employment ---------------------------------- (New policy)

 DoD Millennium Cohort Study ------------------------------------ (21 year study)

 DoD PDBR -------------------------------------------------------------- (New Board) 080715

 DoD PDBR [01] -------------------------------------------- (Anticipated Problems) 080715

 DoD PDBR [02] -------------------------------- (Applications Available DEC 08) 081115

 DoD PDBR [03] ------------------------------------ (Review Board Comparisons) 081201

 DoD PDBR [04] --------------------------------------------------- (Review Process) 081215

 DoD Personnel Death Policy --------------- (Decedent’s desires lack authority)

 DoD Policy on Retiree/Reserve Benefits -------- (Entitlement raises opposed)

 DoD Retiree Pay Offset ----------------------------------- (CRSC/CRDP Impact)

 DoD Rising Medical Cost ------------- (Copay increase could be forthcoming)

 DoD Rising Medical Cost [01] ------- (Medicine cost determines availability)

 DoD SMART Scholarships ---------------------------------------- (How to apply)

 DoD to VA Record Transition --------------------------------------- (Not smooth)

 DoD to VA Record Transition [01] ------------------------------ (Not going well)

 DoD to VA Record Transition [02] ------------------------ (Agreement reached)

 DoD to VA Record Transition [03] ---------------- (Hearings highlight efforts)

 DoD to VA Record Transition [04] ---------------------------- (New Legislation)

 DoD to VA Record Transition [05] ---------------------------------- (No date set)

 DoD to VA Record Transition [06] ------------------- (16th hearing comments)

 DoD Vet Betrayal Claim ------------------------------- (Combat-related Defined) 080915

 DoD/USPS Military Mail Policy --------------------------- (Generic Addressees)

 Draft – see SSS

 Draft Exposure -------------------------------------------------- (Impact on Elderly)

 Drug Cost Increase Rejected ------------------------ (Pharmacy copay increase)

 DSHS Veterans Project [01] ------------------------------- (Older vet assistance)

 DTRA --------------------------------------------------- (DR program abolishment)

 DU {Depleted Uranium}

 Dual Nationality and US Law -------------------------------------------- (Allowed)

 Duty Station Verification [USN] --------------- (Sources to recover data from)

 Eagle Hammock RV Park ---------------------------------- (MWR Vacation Site) 080601

 Earwax Removal --------------------------------------------- (National Guidelines) 080915

 Echo Taps Worldwide ---------------------------------- (Armed Forces Day plan)

 Economic Stimulus Package ------------------------------------- (Impact on Vets)

 Economic Stimulus Package [01] ------------------------------------- (File Early)

 Economic Stimulus Package [02] --------------------------------- (Vet Eligibility)

 Economic Stimulus Package [03] -------------------------------- (6 Steps to take)

 Economic Stimulus Package [04] --------------------------- (VA Benefit Impact) 080401

 Economic Stimulus Package [05] -------------------------------- (Payment Dates) 080401

 Economic Stimulus Package [06] ----------------------------- (File after 15 APR) 080515

 Economic Stimulus Package [07] -------------------------------- (Filing w/ITINs) 080601

 Economic Stimulus Package [08] ----------------------- ($2 billion Confiscated) 080701

 Economic Stimulus Package [09] ------------------------- (IRS Issues Reminder) 080815

 Elderly Blood Pressure & Mortality ----------------------------- (Survival Rates)

 Elderly Cold Prevention --------------------------------------- (Vitamin E impact)

 Elderly Emergency Room Use -------------------------------- (Drug Side Effects)

 Email – see Spam

 Email: Addressing ---------------------------------------------------------- (Bcc use)

 Email: How to Make Sure You Get Yours ------------ (Bypassing spam filters)

 Email: Navy/Marines Block --------------------------- (Send COA if applicable)

 Email: Petitions --------------------------------------------------------- (Ineffective)

 Email: Questionable --------------------------------------------- (Don’t Be Fooled)

 Emergency Contraception ---------------------------------------------- (H.R. 2064)

 Employment Restrictions [Post Service] --- (Don’t jeopardize retirement pay)

 Enlistment – see Recruiting

 Enlistment Pool ----------------------------------------------- (Limited to 5 million) 080401

 Enlistment Pool ----------------------------------------------- (Limited to 5 million) 080315

 Enlistment to Avoid Prosecution ---------------------------- (No longer allowed)

 Enlistment Waivers ----------------------------------------------- (On the Increase)

 Enlistment Waivers [01] ----------------------------------- (Process Standardized) 080715

 Environmental Certificate Training Program ------------- (OIF/OEF/ONE vets)

 EOB {Explanation of Benefits}

 E-Passport -------------------------------------------------- (Available end of 2006)

 Equal Justice for Servicemen ---------------------------- (Supreme Court access)

 Estate Tax – see Tax

 Exchange Consolidation [01] ----------------------- (Transparent to consumers)

 Exchange Consolidation [02] ----------------------------- (UETF modified plan)

 Exchange Restrictions Remain ------------------------------ (No high cost items)

 Expatriate Income Tax --------------------------------------------- (Who must file)

 Expatriate Income Tax [01] --------------------------------------------- (Deadlines) 080615

 Expeditionary Warfare Pin --------------------------------------------- (Approved)

 Expeditionary Warfare Pin [USN] ----------------------- (Approved 31 JUL 06)

 Express Scripts Data Breach --------------------------------- (Ransom Demands) 081115

 Eye Exams/Glasses [01] -------------------------- (Military community options)

 Fair Tax Act [01] ------------------------------------ (Reintroduced as H.R.0025)

 Fake Heroes – see Military Stolen Valor 

 Falcon Loan Program ----------------------------------------------- (Loan to $500)

 Family Care Giving ---------------------------------- (Medicaid Cash Allowance)

 Family Film Festival --------------------------------------------- (No Cost Movies) 080715

 Fat Tax ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Alabama) 080901

 FDA {U.S Food and Drug Administration}

 FDA Assessment -------------------------------------------- (Lower Enforcement)

 FDA Drug Safety Issues ------------------------------------------------------- (List) 080915

 FDA Scam ----------------------------------------------------------- (Impersonators) 081201

 FDIC {Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation}

 FDIC Insurance --------------------------------------------------------------- (Limits)

 Federal Audit --------------------------------- (Government exposure $50 trillion)

 Federal Excise Tax Refund Credit – see Tax

 Federal Recovery Coordinators -------------------------------------- (DoD & VA)

 Federal Retirement for Vets ------------------------------ (Military earnings rule)

 Federal Student Aid ---------------------------------------------- (Retirees eligible)

 Federal Student Aid [01] -------------------------------- (Interest suspension bill)

 FEHB {Federal Employees Health Benefits}

 FEHB Open Season ------------------------------------------- (14 Nov to 12 DEC)

 FEHBP Premiums 2007-------------------------------------------- (2.3% Increase)

 FEHBP Reserve Reimbursements [01] --------------- (Extended to 24 Months)

 FEMA Mobile Homes ------------------------------------------------ (Sale to vets)

 Feres Doctrine --------------------------------------------------------------- (Petition)

 Filipino VA Benefits ---------------------------------------------------- (Upgraded)

 Filipino Vet Inequities ----------------------------------------- (Wartime promises)

 Filipino Vet Inequities [01] ------------------------------- (Opposition to S.0057)

 Filipino Vet Inequities [02] -------------------------- (S.0057 passes committee)

 Filipino Vet Inequities [03] ------------------------------ (H.R.760 funding issue)

 Filipino Vet Inequities [04] ---------------------------------- (Pensions protested)

 Filipino Vet Inequities [05] --------------------------------- (Republicans protest)

 Filipino Vet Inequities [06] ------------------------------------ (SMP benefit loss)

 Filipino Vet Inequities [07] ------------------------------------- (S.1315 Impasse)

 Filipino Vet Inequities [08] ------------------------------ (Dual US/RP Pensions)

 Filipino Vet Inequities [09] ------------------------------- (S.1315 Passes Senate) 080501

 Filipino Vet Inequities [10] --------------------------------- (One-Time Payment) 081015

 Filipino Vet Inequities [11] ------------------------------- (Sen. Burr Comments) 081101

 Filipino Veterans New Benefits ------------------------- (9,000 Filipinos in U.S)

 Filipino Veterans Pension Request ---------------- ($100 VA monthly pension)

 Fisher House Expansion ---------------------------------------------- (New homes)

 Fisher House Expansion [01] -------------------------------------- (Tampa opens)

 Fisher House Expansion [02] ---------------------------- (New Chicago Facility) 080415

 Fisher House Expansion [03] -------------------------------------- (Boost 38 to 62) 080615

 Fisher House Hero Miles ----------------------- (Frequent flyer mile donations)

 FL Dept of Revenue Data Breach ------------------- (Identity Theft protection)

 FL Disabled Vet Tax Exemption ---------------------------- (Increase up to $5k)

 FL Disabled Vet Tax Exemption [01] ----------------- (Property tax discounts)

 Flag Insignia Policy for Uniforms ------------------------------------ (Authorized)

 Flag Legislation ------------------------------------------------ (No ban on burning)

 Flag Legislation [01] ---------------------------------------- (Display prohibitions)

 Flag Legislation [02] -------------------------------------- (Burial Option Criteria)

 Florida Taxes – see Tax

 Florida Vet Property Tax Relief -------------------------------------- (Tax Credits) 080401

 Florida Vet Property Tax Relief -------------------------------------- (Tax Credits) 080315

 FLTCIP {Federal LTC Insurance Program}

 Flu Prevention -------------------------------------------------- (Vaccination urged)

 Flu Shots ----------------------------------------------- (Necessary for 65+ retirees)

 Flu Shots [01] ------------------------------------------ (Who Should Get) 080915

 Flu Shots [02] ------------------------------------------- (Best Protection Available) 081101

 Fluorescent Bulb Hazards -------------------------- (Mercury Disposal Problems) 080401

 Fluoridation --------------------------------------------- (Southern CA Completed)

 FMP ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Overview)

 FMP [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Dental care clarification)

 FMP {Foreign Medical Program}

 Foreclosure --------------------------------------------------------- (Avoidance Tips) 080401

 Foreclosure [01] ------------------------------------------ (Mortgage Aid Proposal) 080401

 Foreclosure [02] --------------------------------------------------- (Take it to Court) 080801

 Foreclosure [03] ---------------------------------------------------- (Vet Protections) 080815

 Foreclosure Impact on Renters ----------------------------------- (Little Recourse) 080515

 Foreign Service Officer Exam ----------------------------- (Second career option)

 Forgotten Military Orphans ----------------------------- (Adverse Impact of Law) 080715

 Fourth Cliff Recreation Area ------ (Family recreation area in Humarock MA)

 Fraud: Rent-a-Patient & Capping ------------------------------------ (Health care)

 Fraudulent Internet Coupons ---------------------------------------- (How to spot)

 Fraudulent on Base Sales ---------------------------------- (Congressional action)

 Fraudulent on Base Sales [01] --------------------------- ($70 million in refunds)

 French Legion of Honor Medal ----------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 French Legion of Honor Medal ------------ (WWII vets now being considered)

 French Liberation Certificate ------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 Ft. McClellan Vets ---------------------------------------- (Registry development)

 FTC {Federal Trade Commission}

 FTC Consumer Complaint Form ----------------------------- (How to get results)

 FTC Fraud Survey ------------------------------- (30.2 million Adults defrauded)

 FTC Funeral Rule ----------------------------------- (Funeral home investigation)

 Funeral – see Air Force

 Funeral – see Burial

 Funeral – see Military

 Funeral (Pre-Need) ---------------------------------------------------------- (Pitfalls)

 Funeral Disorderly Conduct --------------------------------------- (CA legislation)

 Funeral Disorderly Conduct [01] --------------------------------- (CA legislation)

 Funeral Disorderly Conduct [02] --------------------------------- (CA legislation)

 Funeral Disorderly Conduct [03] --------------------------------- (CA legislation)

 Funeral Disorderly Conduct [04] --------------------------------- (CA legislation)

 Funeral Honors – see Military

 Funeral Honors [00] ------------------------ (DOD Authorization Act FY 2000)

 Funeral Honors [01] --------------- (Authorized Provider Partnership program)

 Funeral Honors [02] --------------------------------------- (Bugler ranks thinning)

 Funeral Honors [03] ----------------------------------------- (Customs & tradition)

 Future for Vets Commission ------------------------------------ (Tampa meeting)

 FVE Scholarships ------------------------------------------- (Fall 08 Applications) 080415

 GAO {Government Accounting Office}

 Gasoline Savings ---------------------------------------------------- (Where to find)

 Gasoline Savings [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Slow Down) 080501

 GDCH Data Breach] ---------------------------------------------- (71,000 Records) 080415

 Generic Drug Prices ------------------------------------------- (Pharmacy gouging)

 Generic Drug Prices [01] -------------------------------------- (WalMart decrease)

 Generic Drug Prices [02] --------------------------- (WalMart expands program)

 Generic Drug Use ---------------------------------------------------- (Safe & cheap)

 Generic Drug Use [01] ----------------------------------------- (Medical necessity)

 GI Bill – see REAP

 GI Bill – see Reserve GI Bill

 GI Bill - SR & Reserve Absences --------------------- (Refund unused benefits)

 GI Bill [01] ----------------------------------------------------------- (20% increase)

 GI Bill [02] -------------------------------------------------------- (VEAP to MGIB)

 GI Bill [03] ----------------------------------------------------- (1 OCT 02 increase)

 GI Bill [04] ----------------------------------------------------- (1 OCT 03 increase)

 GI Bill [05] -------------------------------------------------- (MGIB Eligibility gap)

 GI Bill [07] ----------------------------------------- (Increase to $1000 per month)

 GI Bill [10] ------------------------------------------------- (Payment rate increase)

 GI Bill [10] ------------------------------------------------- (Simplification sought)

 GI Bill [11] -------------------------------------------------- (Modest rate increase)

 GI Bill [12] --------------------------------------------------- (S.0644 & H.R.1102)

 GI Bill [13] -------------------------------------------------- (H.R.1969 fee waiver)

 GI Bill [14] ------------------------------------------------------- (10-year deadline)

 GI Bill [15] ---------------------------------------------------- (Cost gap increasing)

 GI Bill [16] -------------------------------------------- (Faster Education Benefits)

 GI Bill [17] -------------------------------------------------------------- (2008 Goals)

 GI Bill [18] ----------------------------------------------------------- (Amended Bill)

 GI Bill [18] ------------------------------------------------- (DoD Alarmed) 080401

 GI Bill [19] --------------------------------------- (H.R.5684 & H.R.5740) 080415

 GI Bill [20] ------------------------------------ (Republicans Strike Back) 080501

 GI Bill [21] ------------------------------------------------ (S.22 Concerns) 080515

 GI Bill [22] ------------------------------------- (H.R.2642 Passes House) 080601

 GI Bill [23] ----------------------------------------- (Passes Senate 75-22) 080601

 GI Bill [24] -------------------------------- (Webb Bill Passes Congress) 080701

 GI Bill [25] ------------------------------------------------- (20% Increase) 080715

 GI Bill [26] ----------------------------------------- (Post 911 Bill Primer) 080801

 GI Bill [27] ---------------------------------------------- (Post-911 Q & A) 080901

 GI Bill [28] -------------------------------------------- (Online Calculator) 080901

 GI Bill [29] ----------------------------------------- (Change Preparations) 081015

 GI Bill [30] --------------------------------- (Private Sector Involvement) 081015

 GI Bill [31] -------------------------------------------- (DVA Preparations) 081201

 GI Bill Inequities ------------------------------------------------ (Low DoD priority)

 GI Bill Inequities [01] -------------------------------------- (Total Force proposal)

 GI Bill Inequities [02] -------------------------------------------------- (Means test)

 GI Bill of Rights -------------------------------- (21st Century upgrade proposed)

 GI Bill of Rights [01] --------------------------------------------- (New legislation)

 GI Bill OJT & Apprenticeship ---------------------- (Alternative use of benefits)

 GI Bill Rate Increase ----------------------------------------- (Effective 1 OCT 06)

 GI Bill Rate Increase [01] ----------------------------------------------- (2008 rates)

 GI Bill Transferability -------------------------------------------- (In development)

 GI Bill Transferability [01] ------------------------------- (Pilot program details)

 Gift Cards ---------------------------------------------- (Consider Where You Buy) 081201

 Gift Policy for USA -------------------------------------------------- (New Website) 080901

 GOFP ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 GOFP {Guardians of Freedom Program}

 Gold Star Family License Plates ----------------- (Honoring fallen servicemen)

 Gold Star Parents Annuity Act -------------------------- ($125 monthly pension)

 Golden Access Passport - see National Park

 Golden Corral Military Buffet ------------------------- (Complementary Dinner) 081101

 Good Conduct Medal --------------------------------------------- (AF elimination)

 Good Conduct Medal Elimination ------------------------------- (Air force only)

 Google Maps ------------------------------------------------ (New & user friendly)

 Government Credit Card Abuse ---------------------------- (VA/DoD/DHS/ ++) 080415

 Government Data Protection ----------------------------------------- (What to do)

 Government Overpayments -------------------------------- (Who’s responsible?)

 Government Vet Expenditures ---------------------------- (1947 High Exceeded) 080801

 Grace After Fire ------------------------------------------- (Women Vet Resource) 081215

 Grand Canyon National Park ------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Grandparents Day ------------------------------------------------- (Did you know?)

 Gray Area Retiree ---------------------------------------------------------- (Benefits)

 Gray Area Retiree Space A ------------------------------- (Feasibility study only)

 Grayhound Discounts ------------------------------- (Honoring servicemembers)

 Great Pond Recreational Facility --------------------------- (MWR vacation site)

 Green Burial – see Burial

 Green Card Lottery ------------------------------------ (90,000 selected for 2006)

 Greyhound Military Discount -------------------------------------------- (10% ++) 080915

 Guam Radiation & Contaminants ------------------- (Guam-blue ribbon report)

 Guard and Reserve Personnel ---------------------------------- (2007 fact sheets)

 Guardians of Freedom Pin -------------------------------------------- (Distribution)

 Guide Dogs for the Blind ------------------------------ (Free services & benefits)

 Gulf War Presumptive Disease [01] ----------------------- (Expires 31 DEC 11)

 Gulf War Presumptive Disease [02] ----------------------- (Signs or symptoms)

 Gulf War Syndrome --------------------------------------------- (Still not defined)

 Gulf War Syndrome [01] --------------------------------- (DoD report available)

 Gulf War Syndrome [02] ------------------------------------ (Brain size findings)

 Gulf War Syndrome [03] ------------------------------------ (Sarin gas exposure)

 Gulf War Syndrome [04] --------------------------------------- (Rumor’s Impact) 081101

 Gulf War Syndrome [05] ------------------------------------------- (GWS is Real) 081201

 Gulf War Syndrome [06] ---------------------- (Kilpatrick Disagrees w/Report) 081201

 Gulf War Syndrome [07] ------------------------------- (IOM to Review Report) 081215

 Gulf War Vet Advisory Committee ---------------------- (Request to Establish)

 Gulf War Vet Fatigue Study ------------------------------------ (CoEnzyme Q10) 080701

 Gun Salutes --------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 GWOT {Global War on Terrorism}

 GWOT Medal [01] ---------------------------------------- (Criteria still in review)

 GWOT Medal [02] ---------------------------------------------- (Qualifying areas)

 GWOT Medal [03] ----------------------------------------- (Eligibility expanded)

 GWOT Returning Heroes TF [01] ------ ------------------- (Recommendations)

 GWOT Returning Heroes TF [02] ---------------------- (Implementation order)

 Handicapped Vet Offer ------------------------------------------------- (Good deal)

 Hannaford Bros Data Breach ----------------------------------- (2 Lawsuits Filed) 080401

 HASC {House Armed Services Committee}

 Health Care Broken Promise ------------------------------------------ (Recruiter’s)

 Health Care Broken Promise [01] ----------------------- (Ltr writing campaign)

 Health Care Broken Promise [02] --------------------------------- (Not a cure-all)

 Health Care Broken Promise [03] ------------------------------- (New legislation)

 Health Care Myths ------------------------------------------------ (5 Most Popular) 080401

 Health Care Provider Performance ------------------------------- (Where to look)

 Health Care Quality and Price ---------------------------- (Medical data sharing)

 Health Care Quality and Price [01] ------------------------ (DoD improvements)

 Health Search Engine --------------------------------------- (Quick & easy to use)

 Hearing Aids – see DoD orTricare or VA

 Heart Attack ------------------------------------------------ (Survival When Alone)

 Heart Attack [01] ------------------------------------------------------- (In Woman)

 Heart Disease ------------------------------------------------------------ (Awareness)

 Heart Failure -------------------------------------------- (Condition vice stoppage)

 HELOC Fraud ------------------------------------------------------- (Identity Theft) 081215

 Help Lines --------------------------------------------------------- (USMC & USCG)

 HHS 2007 Budget Proposal --------------------------------- (Programs impacted)

 Higher Education Act ----------------------------------------- (Student Loan Rate)

 Holiday Mail Policy ----------------------------------------------------------- (2003)

 Homeless Vet Stand-down --------------------------------- (LA Statewide Event)

 Honor Guard Restriction ------------------------------- (Statute restricts support)

 Horatio Alger Scholarship ------------------------------------- (Military veterans)

 HOS/ETS Extension Requests --------------------------------- (6 year possibility)

 Hospice Care ---------------------------------------------- (Patients Living Longer)

 Hospice Care [01] ---------------------------------------- (An Overlooked Option)

 Hospital Cleanliness -------------------------------------------- (5% infection rate)

 Hospital Death Rates ------------------------------------- (Now Available Online) 080901

 Hospital Quality of Care ----------------------------------------- (Where to check)

 House Armed Services Committee --------------------------------- (Background)

 House Armed Services Committee [01] -------------- (Democrat’s restructure)

 Household Goods FRV ---------------------------------------------- (Not till 2008)

 Household Hints -------------------------------------------------------- (Useful info)

 HP/Staples Lawsuit ------------------------------------------------- (Ink Cartridges)

 Hurricane Preparedness ------------------------------------------ (Are you ready?)

 Hurricane Safety ------------------------------------------------ (Are you prepared)

 HVAC (House Veterans' Affairs Committee)

 HVAC [00] ---------------------------------------------------------------- (What it is)

 HVAC [01] ----------------------------------------------------------- (5 bills passed)

 HVAC [02] ----------------------------------------------------- (Support for 7 Bills)

 HVAC [03] ------------------------------------------------------ (Vet Bills Hearing)

 Hypertension [01] ----------------------------------------------- (Blacks vs. Whites) 081115

 ICE [In Case of Emergency] ---------------------------------- (Recommendation)

 ID Card ------------------------------------------------------------ (DoD CAC plans)

 ID Card - 100% Disabled Vets ---------------------------------- (Policy clarified)

 ID Card – Philippines ------------------------------- (U.S. Embassy workstation)

 ID Card – Philippines [01] -------------------------------- (Walkins discouraged)

 ID Card – Philippines [02] ----------------------------------- (General guidelines)

 ID Card – see Military

 ID Card Copying ------------------------------------- (When copying authorized)

 ID Card Copying (01) ---------------------------- (Tricare providers authorized)

 ID Card Expiration Date ---------------------------------------------------- (Ignore) 081101

 ID Card Former spouse ---------------------------------------------------- (Criteria)

 ID Card Numbers --------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 ID Card Numbers [01] ---------------------------------------------- (SSN removal)

 ID Card Numbers [02] -------------------------------------------- (SSN Phase Out) 080415

 ID Card Request by Mail ----------------------------------------------- (Guidelines)

 ID Card w/o Sponsor Present ------------------------------------- (How to obtain)

 ID Cards for Age 75+ ------------------------------- (Expiration date eliminated)

 ID Cards for Age 75+ [01] ------------------------------------ (Available SEP 05)

 Identity Theft [01] ----------------------------------- (DD-214 Courthouse filing)

 Identity Theft [02] ------------------------------------------------------- (IRS audit)

 Identity Theft [03] -------------- (Uniform national credit reporting standards)

 Identity Theft [04] ------------------------------------------- (Phony IRS W-9095)

 Identity Theft [05] ------------------------------------------------------ (Cancelled)

 Identity Theft [06] ---------------------------------------------------------- (Pishing)

 Identity Theft [07] ---------------------------------------- (VA Eligible’s targeted)

 Identity Theft [08] -------------------- (Prevention, Identification & Mitigation)

 Identity Theft [09] ---------------------------------------------- (Take Precautions)

 Identity Theft Insurance – see Lifelock

 Identity Theft Victim Action --------------------------- (Timely action essential)

 Illegal Aliens Medical Coverage ------------------- (Bush authorizes payment)

 Illinois Scholarships for Vets ------------------------------------- (110 available)

 Illinois Vet Hiring Tax Credit ----------------------------- (Vet hiring incentive)

 Illinois Veteran Home Tax Donation ----------------- (Donate via IL tax form)

 Illness – refer to name of malady

 Immigrant Enlistment ------------------------------------------------------ (Criteria)

 Immigrant Recruitment ------------------------------------ (Under consideration)

 Immigrant Sponsor Domicile Rqmt -------------- (Overseas residence impact)

 Immunizations -------------------------------------------- (What you should have)

 Immunizations [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Fainting Stats) 081115

 In Memory Medal ------------------------------------------------- (Bill introduced)

 In Memory Medal ------------------------------------------------------ (H.R. 2370)

 Indiana RC Deployment Grants -------------------------- (Annual up to $2,000)

 Indiana Vet Initiatives ------------------------ (Proposed benefit improvements)

 Indiana Vet Initiatives [01] ------------------------------------- (Signed into law)

 Individual Ready Reserve ----------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Infections in Seniors ------------------------------------------------- (How to Spot) 080901

 Insurance Refund Settlements – see Academy Life Insurance

 Insurance Refund Settlements – see American Amicable

 Insurance Refund Settlements – see American Fidelity Life Insurance

 Insurance Refund Settlements – see Trans World Assurance Company

 Insurance: Kidnap & Ransom ------------------------------------ (Now available)

 Insurrection Act ---------------------------------------------------- (S.513 to repeal)

 International Direct Deposit ---------------------------------- (Country list grows)

 Internet Neutrality ----------------------------------------------- (HR 5252 to keep)

 Internet Overseas Voting [01] --------------------------- (Postponed indefinitely)

 Internet Taxation ----------------------------------------------------- (Senate’s ban)

 Iowa Home Ownership Program -------------------------------- ($5k to eligibles)

 Iowa Vet Benefits ----------------------------------------------- (What’s available)

 Iowa Veteran Grant Program ---------------------- ($500 per Semester) 080601

 Iowa Veterans Trust Fund ---------------------------------- (Law to Expand Use)

 IRR Musters --------------------------------------------------- (MAR thru JUN 08)

 IRS – see Combat Zone Death

 IRS – see Data Breach

 IRS – see Economic Stimulus Package

 IRS Assistance Center Closures ------------ (Less service - more enforcement)

 IRS Audit --------------------------------------------------------------- (Don’t Panic)

 IRS Collection Policy [01] -------------------- (Collection Agency Use) 080501

 IRS Collection Policy Change -------------------------- (Collection firms profit)

 IRS Consumer Warning -- see Scam

 IRS Data Breach ------------------------------------- (Number affected unknown)

 IRS Data Breach [01] --------------------------------------- (Problems Still Exist)

 IRS Data Breach [02] -------------------------------- (IG Report Results) 080415

 IRS Dividend Rule Change --------------------------------------------------- (2003)

 IRS Education Credits ---------------------------------------- (Hope vs. Lifetime)

 IRS FEIE Residency Test --------------------------------- (330 Days ++) 081215

 IRS Informant Rewards Program ------------------------------------- (1% to 15%)

 IRS Military Capital Gains Tax Exemption ----------------- ($500k per couple)

 IRS Penalties & Interest ------------------------------------------- (How Accessed) 080501

 IRS Phishing ---------------------------------------------------------- (Identity theft)

 IRS Phishing [01] --------------------------------------------- (Consumer Warning)

 IRS Phishing [02] ---------------------------------------- (3000% Increase in JAN) 080401

 IRS Private Debt Collection ------------------------------ (Opposed by Congress)

 IRS Special Tax Rebate 2000 -------------------------------------- ($300 to $500)

 IRS Statute of Limitations ---------------------------- (Expat False Assumptions) 080615

 IU {Individual Unemployability}

 Jet Lag Avoidance ----------------------------------------- (Tips to reduce impact)

 Jets for Vets ----------------------------------------- (Non- Relative travel option)

 Jobs w/o College Degree Rqmt ----------------------------------- (20 top paying)

 JROTC Teaching Positions ------------------------------------ (AF needs retirees)

 Katrina Navy Website ------------------------- (Guidelines for naval personnel)

 Katrina Recovery ------------------------------------- (Veteran interim measures)

 KDSM [03] -------------------------------------------------- (AF Automates award)

 KDSM {Korean Defense Service Medal}

 Keep the Promise [07] ----------------------- (Retiree lifetime free medical care)

 Kentucky Military Legislation ----------------------------- (Senate passes 3 bills)

 Kentucky State Park Discount --------------------------------- (Veterans Eligible) 081101

 Kentucky Vet Cemeteries ----------------------------------------------- (Overview) 080401

 Kessler AFB Medical Program ------------------------------ (1 JUL 07 takeover)

 Kidnap & Ransom Insurance ---------------- (Most kidnappings go unreported)

 Kidney Stones] ----------------------------------------------------- (Avoidance Tips) 080901

 Kilauea Military Camp ----------------------------------------- (Vacation location)

 Knott's Berry Farm Vet Offer ----------------------------------- (Veterans tribute)

 Know Your Food --------------------------------------------------- (Read the Label) 080801

 Korean Defense Service Medal ----------------------- (2003 NDAA authorized)

 Korean Defense Service Medal [01] ----------- (Eligibility period open ended)

 Korean Defense Service Medal [02] ------------------- (Eligibility verification)

 Korean War Armistice Day ----------------------------------------- (27 July 2007)

 Korean War Veterans Commemorative Pin ------------------------- (How to get)

 Korean War Veterans Memorial ---------------------------------------- (Overview) 080415

 Laptop Hardware Security ------------------------------------------ (Steps to take)

 Lawsuit – see AO

 Lawsuit – see SBP

 Lawsuit – see USFSPA

 Lawsuit – see VA Cancer

 Lawsuit – see VA Data Breach [19]

 Lawsuit – see VA Lack of Care

 Lawsuit – see VA Religious Discrimination

 Lawsuit – see Wiccan Pentacle

 Lawsuit – see Wrongful Death

 LCD Screen Cleaning ------------------------------------------------ (Magic eraser)

 Legal Permanent Residents Abroad --------------- (U.S. domicile requirement)

 Legal Residency --------------------------------------------------------- (Guidelines) 080715

 Legislation of Interest ---------------------------------- (109th Congress vet bills)

 Legislation of Interest [10] -------------------------- (Houses Passes 10 Vet Bills) 080601

 Legislative Agenda for 2007--------------------------------- (Legislation needed)

 Legislative Process ----------------------------------------------------- (Bill to Law)

 Libel Protection Weakened ---------------------------------- (Internet newsletters)

 Lifelock --------------------------------------------------- (Identity theft insurance)

 Lifetime Tricare Coverage --------------------------- (Unfit for duty discharges)

 Living Will --------------------------------------- (Preparation for eventual death)

 Locating Deceased Insurance Policies ------------------------ (Where to search)

 Locating Veterans ------------------------------------------- (Some helpful means)

 Locating Veterans [01] ---------------------------------------------------- (How To) 081201

 Long Term Care Expense --------------------------------- (Insurance or Self Pay) 080701

 Long Term Care FLTCIP ----------------------------------- (Federal Ins Program)

 Long Term Care FLTCIP [01] -------------------------------------------- (Website)

 Long Term Care FLTCIP [02] -------------------------- (Something to consider)

 Long Term Care FLTCIP [03] ------------------------------------------ (Eligibility)

 Long Term Care w/Medicaid ------------------------------------------- (Coverage) 080601

 Lou Gehrig'sDisease – see ALS

 Low Income Vet Benefits ---------------- (Disability not always a prerequisite)

 LTC - see Long term Care

 LTC Catch 22 ------------------------------------------------- (Middle Class Plight) 081101

 MA DPL Data Breach ---------------------------------- (450,000 SSN’s released)

 Macular Degeneration ------------------------------- (Impact on 60 & older vets)

 Macular Degeneration [01] -------------------------------------------- (Prevention) 080901

 Maine Vet Cemetery --------------------------------- (Ground Breaking OCT 08) 080515

 Making Sure You Get Your Email -------------------------------------- (How To)

 Malta George Cross Medal ---------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 Malware ----------------------------------------------------------------- (PC Hazard) 080515

 Marine Corps Museum ---------------------------------------- (Completion 2009)

 Marine Det Memorial USS Arizona ------------------------- (To be demolished)

 Marine Reserve Bonus -------------------------------------------------- (Expanded)

 Marines' Memorial Association ------------------ (San Francisco Military Club)

 Marriage Abroad -------------------------------------------------------- (Guidelines)

 McCormick & Schmick’s Vet Tribute --------------- (Complementary Dinner) 081101

 Medal of Honor Day -------------------------------------------------- (March 25th)

 Medal Request via Internet -------------------- (http://veteranmedals.army.mil)

 Medicad Funding [01] --------------------------------------- (Bush Strikes Again) 081115

 Medicaid Copay -------------------------------------------------------- (New Rules) 081215

 Medical Hold ------------------------------------------------------------ (Guidelines)

 Medical Malpractice ----------------------------------------------- (Feres doctrine)

 Medical Mistakes ------------------------------------------------- (Being proactive)

 Medical Pricing ------------------------------------------------ (Byzantine System) 080915

 Medicare [01] ------------------------- (Part B special enrollment system failure)

 Medicare [02] ------------------------------------------------- (Means testing in 07)

 Medicare [02] ----------------------------------- (Premium rise of 10% projected)

 Medicare [03] ----------------------------------------------------- (What lies ahead)

 Medicare [04] ----------------------------------------------------- (Financing trigger)

 Medicare “B” Premium ------------------------------------- (11% Increase FY 07)

 Medicare “B” premiums [01] ------------------------- ($109.40 projected FY08)

 Medicare “B” premiums [02] ------------------------------------- (Means Testing)

 Medicare “B” Premiums [03] -------------------------- (Medically Retired Vets) 080715

 Medicare “B” Premiums [04] ----------------------------------- (09 Rates Frozen)

 Medicare Advantage Plans ---------------------------------------- (No advantage)

 Medicare Advantage Plans [01] ----------------------- (Illegal/Unethical tactics)

 Medicare Advantage Plans [02] -------------------------------- (Delayed refunds)

 Medicare Ambulance Coverage] ------------------------ (What is/is not covered) 080815

 Medicare B Automatic Enrollment -------------------------------- (How it works)

 Medicare Claim Filing by Patient --------------- (Use your physician of choice)

 Medicare Colorectal Cancer Tests ------------------------ (Available to age 50+)

 Medicare Deductibles -------------------------------------------- (How they apply)

 Medicare Drug & Improvement Act 2003 ---------------------- (Passed 25 Nov)

 Medicare Drug Use Safety Program ------------------------- (Sentinel Initiative) 080601

 Medicare Enrollment Outside U.S. --------------------------------------- (How to)

 Medicare Enrollment w/Disability -------------------------------- (How to apply)

 Medicare Enrollment w/Disability [01] ------------------------- (Waiting Period) 081201

 Medicare Extra Help Program ------------------------- (For low income retirees)

 Medicare Extra Help Program [01] ------------------------------- (Underutilized)

 Medicare Eye Care ------------------------------------------------------- (Coverage)

 Medicare Fraud [01] ---------------------------------- (Federal False Claims Act) 

 Medicare Fraud [02] -------------------------------------------------- ($142 million)

 Medicare Fraud [03] --------------------------------------- ($2 million wheelchair)

 Medicare Fraud [04] ------------------------------------------------- (Mereck & Co)

 Medicare Fraud [05] ------------------------------------------- (Fraud Strike Force) 080401

 Medicare Fraud [06] ------------------------------------------- ($638 million in FL) 080615

 Medicare Fraud [07] -------------------------------------------------- ($205 million) 080615

 Medicare Fraud [08] --------------------------------------------------- ($92 million) 080715

 Medicare Fraud [09] -------------------------------------------------- (Part D Plans) 080915

 Medicare Fraud [10] ------------------------------- (Detection Efforts Beefed Up) 081015

 Medicare Handbook ---------------------------------- (Under revision to simplify)

 Medicare Hospice Care --------------------------------------------- (How it works)

 Medicare Hospital Discharge ---------------------------------------------- (Rights)

 Medicare Insurer Status -------------------------------------- (Primary/Secondary)

 Medicare Late Enrollment Penalty [01] ------- (90,000 eligible for no penalty)

 Medicare Late Enrollment Penalty [02] -------------------- (Not yet eliminated)

 Medicare Late Enrollment Penalty [03] --------------------------- (10% per year)

 Medicare News -------------------------------------------------------------- (Various)

 Medicare News [01] ----------------------------------------- (RAC Goes National)

 Medicare Part B Non-Enrollment --------------------------------- (Ramifications) 080915

 Medicare Part B Open Enrollment -------------------------------- (Ends 1 Jan 05)

 Medicare Part B Open Enrollment [01] ------------------------- (11/15 to 12/31) 081201

 Medicare Part B Tax Credit [01] --------------------------------------- (H.R.0343)

 Medicare Part D ---------------------------------------- (Premiums & deductibles)

 Medicare Part D [01] ------------------------------ (TMOP much better program)

 Medicare Part D [02] ------------------------------------ (Not for military retirees)

 Medicare Part D [03] -------------------------------- (Incorrect info in handbook)

 Medicare Part D [04] ---------------------------------- (Cost exceed VA program)

 Medicare Part D [05] ------------------------------------------------------ (Critique)

 Medicare Part D [06] -------------------------------------------- (Deadline 15 May)

 Medicare Part D [07] --------------------------------- (TFL mistaken enrollment)

 Medicare Part D [08] ---------------------------------------- (Excluded medicines)

 Medicare Part D [09] ------------------------------------------ (2007 cost increase)

 Medicare Part D [10] ------------------------------ (TFL involuntary enrollment)

 Medicare Part D [11] --------------------------------------------- (1 JAN Changes)

 Medicare Part D [12] ------------------------------------------ (Comparison chart)

 Medicare Part D [13] ------------------------------------- (Vet enrollment claims)

 Medicare Part D [14] -------------------------------------------- (Lower premiums)

 Medicare Part D [15] --------------------------- (Tricare beneficiary enrollment)

 Medicare Part D [16] ------------------------------- (Closing the Doughnut Hole)

 Medicare Part D [17] ---------------------------------------- (Less 2008 Coverage)

 Medicare Part D [18] ---------------------------------------- (CMS Oversight Lax)

 Medicare Part D [19] ----------------------------------------- (Exception Request)

 Medicare Part D [20] ------------------------------------------ (Appeal Procedure)

 Medicare Part D [21] -------------------------------------- (Premium Increase Bill) 080501

 Medicare Part D [22] --------------------------------- (Dual Eligible’s Drug Cost) 080815

 Medicare Part D [23] --------------------------------------------- ($3Rate Increase) 080901

 Medicare Part D [24] ----------------------------------- (Appeals Process Barriers) 080915

 Medicare Part D [25] ------------------------------------------ (Open Season 2009) 080915

 Medicare Part D [26] --------------------------------------- (Doughnut Hole 2007) 080915

 Medicare Part D [28] ---------------------------------- (2009 Plan Reassignments) 081015

 Medicare Part D [29] ------------------------------------ (Hospital Medical Errors) 081101

 Medicare Part D [30] ----------------------------------- (Advantage Commissions) 081101

 Medicare Part D Doughnut Hole -------------------------------- (Comprehending) 081201

 Medicare Payment Rule --------------------- (No to Preventable Complications)

 Medicare Physical Therapy Payments ------------------------- (Limited in 2007)

 Medicare Physician Locator ---------------------- (Listing by medical specialty)

 Medicare Prescriptions ------------------------------------ (Electronic Prescribing) 080801

 Medicare Preventive Care Services ------------------ (Guidelines & Frequency) 080701

 Medicare Rates 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------- (New)

 Medicare Rates 2006 [01] ------------------------------- (Call your congressman)

 Medicare Rates 2006 [02] --------------------------------- (Compromise reached)

 Medicare Rates 2006 [03] --------------------------------------- (Not yet finalized)

 Medicare Rates 2006 [04] ---------------------------------------- (4.4% cut halted)

 Medicare Rates 2007 ----------------------------------------------- (Fewer doctors)

 Medicare Rates 2007 [01] ----------------------------------- (Impact on hospitals)
 Medicare Rates 2007 [02] ------------------------------ (Physician payment cuts)

 Medicare Rates 2007 [03] -------------------------------------- (Lower SS checks)

 Medicare Rates 2007 [04] --------------------------- (Federal subsidy reduction)

 Medicare Rates 2008 ------------------------------------------ (Could be $109.40)

 Medicare Rates 2008 [01] ------------------------------------ ($2.90 Increase/mo)

 Medicare Reimbursement [01] --------------------------------- (Payment Delays) 081115

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates [02] ---------------- (Tricare Users Impacted)

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates [04] --------------------------- (Cuts Imminent)

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates [05] ------------------------------ (11th hour fix)

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates [07] -------------------------- (Impact by State)

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates [08] --------------------------- (Short Reprieve)

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates [09] ----------------------- (Time Running Out) 080515

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates 2008 ------------------------ (10% cut pending)

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates 2008 [02] ----------------------- (18 Days Left) 080615

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates 2008 [10] ------------------- (No Compromise) 080701

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates 2008 [11] ------------------- (Sent to President) 080715

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates 2008 [12] ------------------- (Veto Overridden) 080801

 Medicare Reimbursement Rates 2008 [13] -------------------- (Middlemen Cut) 080801

 Medicare Scam ---------------------------------------------------- (Seniors targeted)

 Medicare Scams [01] ---------------------------------------------------- (Insurance)

 Medicare Solvency --------------------------------------------- (Insolvent in 2019)

 Medicare Solvency [01] --------------------------------- (Higher Costs Looming)

 Medicare Special Enrollment Mailings -------------------- (Sign up or no TFL)

 Medicare Subvention [01] --------------------------------- (HR 4992 introduced)

 Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) ------------------------------------ (What it is) 080701

 Medicare Trust Fund --------------------------------------------------- (In Trouble) 080601

 Medicare Under Age 65 --------- (Tricare claim recoupment on 12K pending)

 Medicare Vaccinations ------------------------------------------- (Coverage Rules)

 Medicare Wheelchair Availability ---------------------------- (Harder to access)

 Medicare/Tricare Payment Rates -------- (Rate drop threatens health services)

 Medicine Bought Online --------------------------------------- (What to look for)

 Melanoma (Skin Cancer) ------------------------------ (50k new cases annually)

 Memorial - see Air Force

 Memorial – see Disabled Veterans

 Memorial – see Marine Det

 Memorial – see Mojave Desert Vet

 Memorial – see Tomb of the Unknowns

 Memorial – see United Nations Wall

 Memorial – see War Dog

 Memorial – see women’s Service

 Memorial – see WWII

 Memorial Day History ---------------------------------------- (Why a special day)

 Memorial Day Remembrance ------------------------------ (What it is all about)

 Memorial Day Visit Sites ---------------------------------------------- (In country)

 Merchant Marine WWII Comp ----------------------------- ($1000 Mo pension)

 Merchant Marine WWII Comp [01] -------------------------- (Sponsor Increase)

 Merchant Marine WWII Compensation [02] --------------------- (VA Opposed) 080515

 MGIB [08] ---------------------------------------- (Education program guidelines)

 MGIB [09] -------------------------------------------- (Accelerated payment plan)

 MGIB {Montgomery GI Bill}

 MHS 2008 Conference -------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Microwaves, Plastics & Dioxins ------------------------ (FDA says no problem)

 Migraines ----------------------------------------------------- (Cause & Symptoms) 080415

 Mileage Reimbursement Rate ------------------------------ (Raised to 58.5 cents) 080901

 Military Airfare Discount ---------------------------------- (BSMA starts petition)

 Military Award/Service Claims – see Military Stolen Valor

 Military Award/Service Misrepresentation – see Military Stolen Valor

 Military Awards Review --------------------------------------------- (All Services)

 Military Bank Scam ----------------------------------------- (BOA users targeted)

 Military Bankruptcy Protection Amendment ------- (Not approved by Senate)

 Military Blood Program ---------------------------------- (Shortage in San Diego)

 Military Blood Program [01] ----------------------- (Retiree Donations Needed)

 Military Blood Program [02] ------------------------------------- (New Web Site)

 Military Care Package Kit ----------------------------------- (Post Office freeby)

 Military Children Scholarships [01] ---------------- (Applications due 1 MAR)

 Military Comp Offsets ------------------------------ (Crumbling Under Scrutiny)

 Military Compensation Review --------- (Military retirement system on table)

 Military Compensation Review [01] ------------------ (Special/Incentive Pays) 080815

 Military Compensation Review [02] ---------------------- (Retirement System) 080815

 Military Compensation Review [03] ------------------------------------- (Tricare) 080815

 Military Compensation Review [04] ------------------------------- (Health Care) 080915
 Military Compensation Review [05] ---------------------------- (Non-Medicals) 080915

 Military Deaths ------------------------------------------------------------- (By Year)

 Military Deaths [01] ---------------------------------------------- (Faulty Statistics)

 Military Disability Retirement --------------------------------------- (Policy shift)

 Military Disability Retirement [01] ------------------------ (One soldier's plight)

 Military Discounts -------------------------------------------------- (July 4th offers)
 Military Divorce & Separation --------------------------- (A private civil matter)

 Military Divorce Study --------------------------------- (No Significant Increase)

 Military End Strength ----------------------------------------- (Increase proposed)

 Military Enlistment Proposals ------------------- (Recruitment up to age 42 ++)

 Military Enlistment Tips ---------------------------------------- (How to proceed)

 Military Exchange Credit Card --------------------------- (Interest rate increase)

 Military Experience College Credit ---------- (Degree time and dollar savings)

 Military Funeral Ban ---------------------------------- (Convicted vets exclusion)

 Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct ----------------------- (300 foot restriction)

 Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct [01] --------------------- (New law in WI)

 Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct [02] --------------------- (New law in SD)

 Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct [03] -------------- (New bill in Congress)

 Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct [05] --------------- (Bill passed in house)

 Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct [06] ----------------- (Federal law signed)

 Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct [07] ---------------------- (S.4202 passed)

 Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct [08] ---------------- ------ (NH legislation)Top of Form

 Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct [09] ------------------------ (Parent’s Suit) 080415Top of Form

 Military Health Care Growth ---------------------------------------- ($27.2 billion)

 Military Health Care Growth [01] ---------------- (DoD overestimated savings)

 Military Health Care TF ------------------------------------- (Holds first meeting)

 Military Health Care TF [01] -------------------------------------- (TMOP Copay)

 Military Health Care TF [02] ------------------------ (Health budgeting blasted)

 Military Health Care TF [03]   ------------------------------------ (TMC position)

 Military Health Care TF [04] -------------------------------------- (ROA position)

 Military Health Care TF [05] ---------------------------- (TMOP Copay impact)

 Military Health Care TF [06] -------------------- (Fee increase- recommended)

 Military Health Care TF [07] ------------------------------------ (Report Finished)

 Military Health Care Transition ------------------ (Civilians to replace military)

 Military History Anniversaries ---------------------------------------- (December) 081215

 Military History Anniversaries ---------------------------------------- (November) 081101

 Military History Anniversaries ------------------------------------------- (October) 081015
 Military History Anniversaries ---------------------------------------- (September) 080915

 Military Holiday Mail -------------------------------------------- (2006 Deadlines)

 Military Housing Utility Bills ----------------------------- (Army initiates billing)

 Military ID Cards ------------------------------- (CAC Implementation OCT 03)

 Military ID Cards -------------------------------------- (Eligibility & obtainment)

 Military ID Cards – see DEERS; ID Card

 Military ID Cards [01] ------------------------------------ (New Biometric CAC)

 Military ID Cards [01] ----------------------------- (Retiree Obtainment change)

 Military ID Cards [02] --------------------------------------- (New Requirements) 081015

 Military ID Cards [02] ------------------------------------ (Next Generation CAC)

 Military Ins/Investment Predators --------------------- (S.418 Sent to President)

 Military Insurance/Investment Predators [01] --------------- ------ (Bill signed)

 Military Legislation Status – see Addendum

 Military Lodging ------------------------------------------- (Navy Lodges services)

 Military Lodging ---------------------------------- (Facilities available to retirees)

 Military Members' Rights Website ---------------- (www.servicemembers.gov)

 Military Museums & Memorials ---------------------------------------- (Websites) 081215

 Military One Source ------------------------------------ (DoD assistance program)

 Military One Source [01] ---------------------------------- (ID code & passwords)

 Military Pay Raise 2008 ------------------------------------------- (Projection 3%)

 Military Pay Raise 2009 ---------------------------------------------- (3.4% Likely)

 Military Pay Tax Bill -------------------------------------------- (Active duty only)

 Military Payday Lenders ----------------------------------- (1000% interest rates)

 Military Payday Lenders [01] ------------------------------------ (How they do it)

 Military Payday Lenders [02] ----------------------------------- (One less lender)

 Military Payday Lenders [03] -------------------------- (Reconsideration asked)

 Military Political Activities Authorized ------------------------- (Do.s & don’ts)

 Military Pre-existing Condition Policy ----------------------- (Process Clouded) 080401

 Military Recall to Active Duty ----------------------------- (USN/USMC/USCG)

 Military Recall to Active Duty [01] -------------------------------------- (USMC)

 Military Recall to Active Duty [02] ------------------------------------- (All vets)

 Military Records/DD-214 [01] ---------------------------------- (Quicker access)

 Military Records/DD-214 [02] ---------------------------------- (USAF Backlog)

 Military Recruiting ------------------------------------------ (2006 Figures are up)

 Military Recruiting [01] ------------------------------------ (Impact of mySpace)

 Military Related Job Fairs ----------------------------------------- (June schedule)

 Military Related Job Fairs [01] ----------------------------------- (15 thru 31 Oct)

 Military Retiree Alert -------------------------- (DFAS Beneficiary Verification)

 Military Retiree Councils ------------------------------------ (How they serve us)

 Military Retirement Pay Restrictions ---------------------------- (What they are)

 Military Retirement Plan -------------------------------------------------- (Options)

 Military Retirement System Basics -------------------------- (No longer simple)

 Military Retirement Taxation ------------------------------------- (What is/is not)

 Military Savings Deposit Program --------------------------------- (10% interest)

 Military Spouse Friendly Workplaces ------------------------ (USAA Tops List)

 Military Spouse Monument --------------------------------------------- (Proposed)

 Military Stolen Valor ----------------------------------------- (Fraudulent Claims)

 Military Stolen Valor ----------------------------------- (House Fake Heroes Bill)

 Military Stolen Valor [01] ----------------------------------- (Fraudulent Claims)

 Military Stolen Valor [01] ----------------------------------------------- (3 Arrests)

 Military Stolen Valor [02] ----------------------------------------------- (3 Arrests)

 Military Stolen Valor [02] ----------------------------------------- (2 More Cases)

 Military Stolen Valor [03] ----------------------------------------- (2 More Cases)

 Military Stolen Valor [03] --------------------------------------- (NY Conviction)

 Military Stolen Valor [04] --------------------------------------- (NY Conviction)

 Military Stolen Valor [04] ---------------------------------------- (How to Report) 080501

 Military Stolen Valor [06] ----------------------------------- (LA & Sacramento) 080515

 Military Stolen Valor [07] -------------------------- (Xavier Alvarez Sentenced) 080801

 Military Stolen Valor [08] ---------------------------- (Ex-Atlantic City Mayor) 080801

 Military Stolen Valor [09] ----------------------- (P.O.W. Network Comments) 080901

 Military Stolen Valor [10] ---------------------------- (Moneymaker Sentenced) 080915

 Military Survivor Benefits ------------------------------- (Survivor Benefit Plan)

 Military Tattoo Criteria ------------------------------------------- (Revised policy)

 Military Tattoo Criteria [01] --------------------------------------- (Rules relaxed)

 Military Tax Relief -------------------------------- (Quibbling Delays H.R.3997)

 Military Travel Discounts & Offers ---------------------------- (Vacation ideas)

 Military Unemployment Compensation ------------------------- (Vet & spouse)

 Millennium Cohort Study ------------------------------- (Military health survey)

 Minnesota LinkVet ------------------------------------------------ (First in nation)

 Mint Strikes Marine Corps Coin -------------- (230th anniversary silver dollar)

 Missing in America Project ------------------------- (Abandoned Vet Cremains)

 Missing in America Project [01] ---------------------------- (11 Found in Idaho) 081115

 Missouri Retiree Tax Exemption – see Tax

 MMA {Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act}

 MN Disabled Property Tax Exclusion ------------------------ (Up to $300,000) 080601

 MOAA Data Breach ----------------------------------------- (Email Addees Only)

 MOAA Scholarship Fund 2006 ----------------- (Applications being accepted)

 Mobility System -------------------------------------------------- (VHA Coverage)

 Mobilization Economic Protections ---------------------------------- (Enhanced)

 Mobilized Reserve --------------------------------------- (Net Increase/Decrease)

 Mojave Desert Vet Memorial --------------------------- (Court allows removal)

 Mold & Mildew ----------------------------------------------- (Impact on humans)

 Money Recognition by Blind ----------------------- (Currency change ordered)

 Mouse for Shaky Hands --------------------- (Filter out shaky hand movement)

 MPS Use for Charitable Donations ----------------------------------- (Prohibited)

 MTU Tuition Break -------------------------------------- (Starting Summer 2008)

 Multiple Sclerosis [01] --------------------------------- (Leukemia Drug Impact) 081101

 Museum – see National Guard

 Museum – see National Vietnam Vet Art

 Museum – see Purple Heart

 Museum – see Purple Heart

 Museum – see Will Rogers

 MWR Discount Broadway Tickets ------------------------------. (New program)

 NARHA Veterans Program ---------------------------------- (Horses for Heroes)

 National Cemetery Administration ------------------------------------ (Overview)

 National Cemetery Administration [01] -- (Opening of GA & MI cemeteries)

 National Debt ----------------------------- (U.S. citizens owe $247,341.97 each)

 National Debt & Consumer Credit [01] -------- ($24,734 & $6939 per citizen)

 National Guard & Reserve Mobilized ------------------------- (How to identify)

 National Guard Benefits ------------------------------------------------- (Overview) 080915

 National Guard Birthday -------------------------------------------- (370 years old)

 National Guard Bonus Increase ------- (Enlistment & Re-up hikes substantial)

 National Guard Memorial Museum -------------------------- (Dedication 6 Dec)

 National Monuments ---------------------------------- (Pearl Harbor Considered) 080615

 National Park Passports ------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 National Park Passports [01] ------------------------------------ (JAN 07 Change) 080801

 National Resource Directory------------------------------- (Recovery/Rehab Aid) 081201

 National Retired Military Golf Classic ------------- (31 MAY thru 03 JUN 05)

 National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans ---------------------- (11 thru 17 FEB)

 National Uniform Claim Committee ------------------------ (VHA membership)

 National Veterans Wheelchair Games ----------------=------------- (19-23 JUN)

 National Vietnam Vet Art Museum --------------------------- (Permanent home)

 National Volunteer Week -------------------------------- (88,000 VA volunteers)

 NATO Air Force Medals ------------------------ (Mission involvement awards)

 NATO Medal for Kosovo ---------------------------=------------------- (Eligibility)

 Navy Body Modification Policy ---------------------------------------- (Clarified)

 Navy Casualty Assistance Division -----------------=-- (Organization & duties)

 Navy Drawdown ----------------------------------- (25,000 fewer sailors in 2007)

 Navy Drawdown [01] ----------------------------- (Sailors will be compensated)

 Navy Electronic Service Record ------------------------------- (Paper phase out)

 Navy IRR ----------------------------------------- (Remaining service obligation)

 Navy Lodge New Facility ------------------------------ (Accepting reservations)

 Navy Personal Data Breach ----------------------------------- (When will it stop)

 Navy Personal Data Breach [01] ------------------------------ (Twice since June)

 Navy Personal Data Breach [02] --------------------------- (Are you protected?)
 Navy Personal Data Breach [03] ------------------------------- (Another breach)

 Navy Reserve Bonus ----------------------------------------------- (Up to $20,000)

 Navy Reserve Bonus ------------------------------------ ($15K available to some)

 Navy Sabbaticals ------------------------------------------- (Under Consideration)

 Navy Uniform Changes ------------------------------------ (Crackerjacks remain)

 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society --------------------- (A chance to volunteer)

 NCSL {National Conference of State Legislatures} www.ncsl.org

 NDAA {National Defense Authorization Act}

 NDAA 2004 ----------------------------------------------------- (Benefit Upgrades)

 NDAA 2005 Provisions -------------------------------- (CR & SBP major gains)

 NDAA 2006 [01] ----------------------------------------- (Senate debate delayed)

 NDAA 2006 [02] ------------------------------------- (Debate delayed until Sept)

 NDAA 2006 [03] -------------------------------------. (Vet amendments affected)

 NDAA 2006 [04] -------------------------------- (Benefit enhancements on hold)

 NDAA 2006 [05] ------------------------------ (Republican leadership blocking)

 NDAA 2006 [06] --------------------------------------- (Action anticipated soon)

 NDAA 2006 [07] ------------------------------------------------ (Debate restarted)

 NDAA 2006 [08] ---------------------------------------- (Completion by 12 DEC)

 NDAA 2006 [09] ------------------------------- (Ready for president’s signature)

 NDAA 2006 [10] ----------------------------------- (President as signed into law)

 NDAA 2006 Provisions ------------------ (House & Senate Committee results)

 NDAA 2007 ------------------------------------------- (2006 unfinished business)

 NDAA 2007 [01] ----------------------------------------------- (Out of committee)
 NDAA 2007 [02] ------------------------------------------ (Impact on employers)

 NDAA 2007 [03] ------------------------------------- (Bush not happy w/House)

 NDAA 2007 [04] --------------------------------------------------- (Debate begins)

 NDAA 2007 [05] ----------------------------------------- (White House concerns)

 NDAA 2007 [06] ------------------------------------------------------- (Highlights)

 NDAA 2007 [07] ----------------------------------------- (Conference committee)

 NDAA 2007 [08] -------------------------------------------- (Chapter 61 Benefits)

 NDAA 2007 [09] ----------------------------------------- (Employee Tricare Use)
 NDAA 2007 [10] ------------------------------------------------ (USFSPA Impact)

 NDAA 2007 [11] ----------------------------------- (House Conferees Assigned)

 NDAA 2007 [12] ----------------------------------------------- (Debate continues)

 NDAA 2007 [13] ----------------------------------- (Appropriations Act Passed)

 NDAA 2007 [14] ----------------------------------------- (Additional Provisions)

 NDAA 2007 [15] --------------------------------------------------- (Pay Increases)

 NDAA 2007 [16] ------------------------------------- (Authorization Act Signed)

 NDAA 2007 [17] ------------------------------- (Retirement/SBP Improvements)

 NDAA 2007 [18] ----------------------------------------- (UCMJ & Contractors)

 NDAA 2008 ------------------------------------------------------- (TMC Priorities)

 NDAA 2008 [01] ------------------------------------------------ (Progress Report)

 NDAA 2008 [02] ------------------------------------ (House Initiatives Opposed)

 NDAA 2008 [03] --------------------------------------- (Amendments/Provisions)

 NDAA 2008 [04] -------------------------------------- (Senate Debate Late JUN)

 NDAA 2008 [05] ---------------------------------------- (Debate Resumes 9 JUL)

 NDAA 2008 [06] ----------------------------------------- (Senate Debate Begins)

 NDAA 2008 [07] --------------------------------------------------------- (In Limbo)

 NDAA 2008 [08] ---------------------------------------------- (Unresolved Issues)

 NDAA 2008 [09] ---------------------------------------------- (Senate bill passed)

 NDAA 2008 [09] ---------------------------------------------- (Senate Bill Passed)

 NDAA 2008 [09] --------------------------------------------------- (Senate Action)

 NDAA 2008 [10] ---------------------------------------------- (Senate bill passed)

 NDAA 2008 [11] ------------------------------- (Conference Committee Results)

 NDAA 2008 [12] ----------------------------------------------------- (Bush Vetoes)

 NDAA 2008 [13] ------------------------------------------------------ (Pocket Veto)

 NDAA 2008 [14] -------------------------------------------------- (President Signs)

 NDAA 2009 --------------------------------------------------- (CR/SBP Inequities)

 NDAA 2009 [01] ---------------------------------------- (S.2787 SASC Mark Up) 080515

 NDAA 2009 [02] ---------------------------------------- (House passes H.R.5658) 080601

 NDAA 2009 [03] ----------------------------- (Anticipated Senate Amendments) 080601

 NDAA 2009 [04] ---------------------------------------------- (Steps to Complete) 080615

 NDAA 2009 [05] -------------------------------------------------- (Cloture Motion) 080915

 NDAA 2009 [06] ----------------------------------------- (Final Passage in Doubt) 080915

 NDAA 2009 [07] --------------------------------------------------------- (Approved) 081015

 NDSM [National Defense Service Medal] ---------------------------- (Eligibility)

 Nebraska Family Military Leave Act ---------------------------- (Up to 15 days)

 New 2008 Postage Rates [01] -------------------------------- (Retiree FPO Users) 080515

 New York Military Assistance ---------------------------------- (New Initiatives)

 NEX Check SSN Policy ------------------------------------- (No Longer Needed)

 NEXCOM Phone Rates --------------------------------- (Rates to states reduced)

 NFCU Joint Accounts --------------------------------- (What happens if you die)

 NG {National Guard}

 NG Transition Assistance Advisor -------------------------- (Services Provided)

 NGB DOD Representation ------------------------------------ (H.R.5200/S.2658)

 NGB DOD Representation [01] --------------------------- (Delayed till May 07)

 NGB DOD Representation [02] ----------------------------- (NG Empowerment)

 NGB DOD Representation [03] --------------------------- (NG in JCS Opposed)

 NIH Data Breach --------------------------------------------------- (Stolen Laptop) 080401

 NJ DSM -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 NORAD Santa Tracking ------------------------------------------------ (51st Year)

 Normandy Service Medal ----------------------------------------- (How to obtain)

 North Dakota Vet Home ------------------------------------------------- (Overview) 080401

 NPRC {National Personnel Records Center}

 NPRC Online Records Request ----------------------------- (Application Access)

 NPRC Online Records Request [01] ------------------------------------- (DD-214) 080515

 NPRC Presentations -------------------------------------- (Available upon request)

 NPRC Scam ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Potential) 081115

 NPRC Spoof ----------------------- (Military records are NOT being destroyed)

 NRPC Relocation --------------------------------------- (New site Millington TN)

 NSO {National Statistics Office – Philippines}

 NSO Document Request ------------------------------------- (Philippine Records)

 NSO Negative Certificates ----------------------------- (Replacement procedure)

 Nuclear Radiation Medal ------------------------------------------------ (H.R. 432)

 Nursing Home Daily Rates --------------------------- (Shreveport the Cheapest)
 Credit Reports - Obtaining Credit ---------------------------- (Annual free copy)

 Nursing Homes ------------------------------------------------------- (Comparisons)

 Nursing Homes [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Performance)

 Nursing Homes [02] ----------------------------------- (Selection Considerations)

 Nursing Homes [03] ---------------------------------------------------------- (Rates)

 Nursing Homes [04] ---------------------------------------- (Not-for-Profit Better)

 Nursing Homes [05] --------------------------------------------- (CMS Worst List)

 Nursing Homes [06] ---------------------------------------------- (CMS Database) 080401

 Nursing Homes [07]   ------------------------------------------- (Updated Ratings)

 NY Vet Property Tax Relief ----------------------------------- (Tax Break Delays) 081215

 Ohio State Tax – see Tax

 Ohio Vet Tuition -------------------------------------------------------- (New Policy) 080715

 Ohio Veteran Services -------------------------------------------- (Ranks 43 of 50)

 Oklahoma Vet Insurance Plan ----------------------------------------- (Suggested)

 OMCC --------------------------------------------------------- (Reservist child care)

 Operation Offset ------------------------------------ (Katrina payment proposals)

 Oregon Dependent Tuition Waiver ------------------------------------ (Survivors) 080415

 Overseas Absentee Voting -------------------------------------- (2008 Guidelines) 080801

 Overseas Holiday Mail 2008 ------------------------------------------- (Deadlines) 081101

 Overseas Holiday Mailing 2007 ---------------------------------- (Mailing dates)

 Overseas Travel w/Tricare ------------------------------------------- (MTF Usage) 080401

 Overseas Troop Gift Giving ---------------------------------------------- (How To)

 Ozone Air Cleaners ------------------------------------------------- (ARB warning)

 Painkillers & Constipation --------------------------- (Constipation Drug Study)

 Parentage ------------------------------------------------------------- (How to verify)

 Parkinson’s Disease ---------------------------------------- (Isradipine Treatment)

 Party Platforms on Vet Issues ----------------------------------------- (Democrats) 080901

 Passport – see National Parks

 Passport US: Additional Pages ----------------------------------------- (No charge)

 Passport US: Amendments ---------------------------------- (Use FORM DSP-19)

 Passport US: Amendments [01] ------------------------- (No Longer authorized)

 Passport US: Card ------------------------------------ (Substitute for US passport)

 Passport US: Card [01] ---------------------------------- (Accepting Applications)

 Passport US: Child Support Policy ------------------------- (Max $5k in Arrears)

 Passport US: E-Passport ------------------------------------------- (Trial Issuance)

 Passport US: Obtainment ------------------------------------------------ (Overview)

 Passport US: Obtainment [01] ---------------------- (Initial Issue Requirements)

 Passport US: Obtainment [02] -------------------------------- (5 Things to Know)

 Passport US: Obtainment [03] -------------------------------------- (Fee Increase)

 Passport US: Obtainment [04] ---------------------- (Temporary WHTI Expires)

 Passport US: Policy & Ordering ----------------------- (Issuance from U.S only)

 Passport US: Policy & Ordering [01] --------------- (New Travel Requirement)

 Passport US: Renewal --------------------------------------- (Use FORM DSP-82)

 Passport US: Replacement ---------------------------------- (Use FORM DSP-64)

 Passport US: Two-Parent Consent Law -------------------- (Effective NOV 04)

 Patient Privacy Rules ---------------------------------------- (HIPPA Regulations) 081101

 Pay as You Drive ----------------------------------------------- (CA Bill AB 2800) 080801

 Peanut Butter Advisory -------------------------------------- (Check Your Labels)

 Pearl Harbor 65th Anniversary ---------------------------- (Memorial Ceremony)

 Pennsylvania Survivor Education Bill ----------------- (Free dependent tuition)

 Pennsylvania Vet Agency ------------------------------- (Separate Existing Dept)

 Pennsylvania Vet Bonus [01] -------------------------- (Applications Available) 080601

 Pension Offset Law [Government] ------------------ (Social Security reduction)

 Pentagon 9/11 Memorial --------------------------------- (Dedication 11 SEP 08) 080901

 Pentagon Data Breach ---------------------------- (A National Security Concern)

 Pentagon TV Channel ------------------------------------------------- (Established)

 Pentagon Wasted Supplies ---------- ($400 million unnecessary expenditures)

 People vs. Hardware ------------------------------------- (DoD Budget emphasis)

 Personal Data Protection [Government] -------- (Security breach prescription)

 Personality Disorder Discharge ------------------------------------ (PD or PTSD?)

 Personality Disorder' Separations --------------------------------- (Under Review) 081201

 Philippine Air Carrier Concerns --------------------- (Aviation Safety Caution)

 Philippine Credit Card Surcharge --------------------------------------- (No more)

 Philippine DEERS Registration ---------------------------- (ID Cards Available)

 Philippine DEERS Registration [01] ------------------- (Walk-ins Discouraged)

 Philippine DEERS Registration [02] ---------------------------- (ID Cards in PI)

 Philippine Liberation Medal ---------------------------- (Application procedure)

 Philippine Resident Alien Reentry Permit --------------------- (How to Obtain)

 Philippine Tourist Visa -------------------------------------------- (Rules Relaxed)

 Philippine Tourist Visa [01] -------------------------------------- (VIMS Change) 080415

 Philippine Tricare Provider Certification -------------------------------- (How to)

 Philippine U.S. Troop Protest -------------------------- (Joint Military Exercises)

 Phishing Alert IRS ------------------------------------------- (99 Scams Identified)

 Phishing Alert NFCU --------------------------------------------- (Do not respond)

 Phony War Heroes -------------------------------------------------- ($100,000 fine)

 Photography Franchise Offer ------------------------------------ (Contest for vets)

 Pneumonia ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview) 081101

 Pneumonia [01] ------------------------------------------------------- (Smoker Risk) 081101

 Pneumonia Vaccination --------------------------------------- (Protection for Life)

 Pneumonia Vaccinations - see Medicare Vaccinations

 Politics As Usual (Bush) -------------------- (Actions speak louder than words)

 Postal Money Order Scam ---------------- (How to check for counterfeit PMO)

 Postal Rate Proposal ---------------------------------------------------------- (2007)

 Postal Rate Proposal ---------------------------------------------------------- (2006)

 Postal Rates --------------------------------------------------- (APO/FPO Discount)

 POW – see VA

 POW Pay WWII ------------------------------------------- (One grade promotion)

 POW Possible VA Benefits -------------------------------- (Looking for 11,000)

 POW Purple Heart ------------------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 POW Roster ----------------------- (http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/pmsea/files.hte)

 POW Special Compensation ---------------------------- (Bill died in committee)

 POW VA Benefits --------------------------- (Only 35% registered for benefits)

 POW VA Benefits [01] --------------------------- (Ex-POWs Benefit expanded)

 POW VA Benefits [02] ------------------------------------- (34,000 Vets Eligible)

 POW VA Benefits [03] ------------------------------------- (29,350 Vets Eligible)

 POW VA Benefits [04] ------------------------------------- (25,000 Vets Eligible)

 POW/MIA Databases --------------------------------- (WWII/ROK/VN/GWOT)

 POW/MIA Day ------------------------------------------------- (3rd Friday of SEP)

 PRC {Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center}

 Pregnancy Resource Centers ------------------------ (Abortion Risks Misstated)
 Premium Conversion ---------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Premium Conversion [01] ---------------------------------------- (Pre-tax Dollars)

 Pre-need Funerals – see Funeral

 Prescription Filling --------------------------------------------------------- (Options)

 Presidential Dollar Coins ------------------------------------- (New Dollar Series)

 Presidential Memorial Certificate ------------------- (Eligibility & obtainment)

 Presidential Primary Dates --------------------------------------------------- (2004)

 Pre-tax Insurance Premiums ---------------------------------. (Tricare & FEHBP)

 Proposals to Aid Vets ------------------------------------- (Democrats Take Issue)

 Prostate Problems – see Cancer

 Prostatitis ------------------------------------------ (Genital and urinary infections)

 Prosthetic Limb Development ----------------------------------------------- (Arms)

 Prosthetic Limbs -------------------------------------------- (Medical Innovations)

 Prostrate Problems --------------------------------------------------- (Over Age 50)

 Prostrate Problems [01] ----------------------------- (Support group availability)

 Prostrate Problems [02] ----------------------------------- (Omega 3-Fatty Acids)

 Prostrate Problems [03] ------------------------------------------ (New Blood Test)

 Prostrate Problems [04] -------------------------------------- (Delayed Treatment)

 Pseudoephedrine Products ------------------- (Removal from exchange shelves)

 Psoriasis ------------------------------------------------------------------- (What it Is)

 PTSD ------------------------------------------------- (72,000 awards under review)

 PTSD [01] ---------------------------------------- (Congress unhappy w/VA plan)

 PTSD [02] ------------------------------------------ (Rep. Tom Udall’s comments)

 PTSD [03] --------------------------------------------- (Increase affects 52 million)

 PTSD [04] -------------------------------------------------------- (VA has new plan)

 PTSD [05] ------------------------------------------------------ (Study conclusions)

 PTSD [06] ---------------------------------------------------------- (More Hearings)

 PTSD [07] ----------------------------------------------------- (Heart Disease Risk)

 PTSD [08] -------------------------------------------------------- (Funds Not Spent)

 PTSD [09] ----------------------------------------- (Propranolol Treatment Study)

 PTSD [10] ------------------------------------------------------- (Heart Attack Risk)

 PTSD [11] ----------------------------------------------- (Related Health Problems)

 PTSD [12] -------------------------------------- (Alternative Sentencing Program)

 PTSD [13] ---------------------------------------------------- (Effective Sleep Drug)

 PTSD [14] ----------------------------------------------- (VA Policies Problematic)

 PTSD [15] ---------------------------------------------- (Pathway Home Program)

 PTSD [16] -------------------------------------------------- (PTSD & Asthma Link)

 PTSD [17] --------------------------------------------------- (Proof Policy Change)

 PTSD [18] ------------------------------------------ (Policy Change Clarification)

 PTSD [19] ----------------------------------------------------- (RAND Corp Study) 080501

 PTSD [20] --------------------------------------------------- (VA Diagnosis Policy) 080601

 PTSD [21] ------------------------------------------- (VA Denies Money a Factor) 080615

 PTSD [22] ---------------------------------------------------------------- (H.R. 6268) 080701

 PTSD [23] ---------------------------------------------------------------- (SERV Act) 080815

 PTSD {Post-traumatic Stress Disorder}

 PTSD 2nd Signature Requirement ----------------------- (VBA Letter 20-05-35)

 PTSD Assistance Programs -------------------------- (Free counseling available)

 PTSD Basics --------------------------------------------------------------- (What it is)

 PTSD Drug Relief --------------------------------------------------------- (Prazosin)

 PTSD Ecstasy Treatment ------------------------- (Participants for study sought)

 PTSD FAQ ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Answers)

 PTSD Purple Heart --------------------------------------- (Needs to be Looked At) 080515

 PTSD Purple Heart [01] ----------------------------------------- (MOPH Opposes) 080601

 PTSD Website ---------- (www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/general/fs_overview.html)

 Publix Prescription Offer ------------------------------------ (No Cost Antibiotics)

 Puerto Rico Medical Fraud ----------------------- (AZ-FL-NY-TX-VA Impact)

 Purple Heart -------------------------------------------------------- (POW Eligibility) 081015

 Purple Heart Hall of Honor ----------------------------------- (Recipients Sought)

 Purple Heart Museum ----------------------------------------- (Debut on 10 NOV)

 Purple Heart Postage Stamp ---------------------------------- (Available 27 May)

 Purple Heart Postage Stamp [01] ----------------------------- (Not discontinued)

 QVMB Program -------------------------------------------- (Vet Mortgage Source)

 RAC {Recovery Audit Contractor demonstration program for Medicare}

 RACHA {Retiree-At-Cost Hearing Aid Program}

 RACHAP/RHAPP -------------------------------------------- (New DoD Program)

 RACHAP/RHAPP [01] ------------------------------------- (Retiree Hearing Aids) 081115

 RAO Bulletin Blocked -------------------------------------------- (Those Affected)

 RAO Bulletin Blocked [01] -------------------------------- (AOL purge ongoing)

 RAO Bulletin Blocked [02] ---------------------------- (Recipients not informed)

 RAO Bulletin Directory ------------------------------------ (Unsubscribe & AOL)

 RAO Bulletin Directory --------------------------------- (Unsubscribe procedure)

 RAO Bulletin On Line -- (http://post_119_gulfport_ms.tripod.com/rao1.html)

 RC {Reserve Component}

 RC Back Pay Claims ---------------------------------- (Eligibility moved to 1994)

 RC Disability Claims ------------------------------------ (Disproportional Denials) 081101

 RC Free Child Care ----------------------------- (Available to Reserve personnel)

 RC Postal Employee Back Pay ------------------- (Improper Leave Assessment)

 REAP -------------------------------------------------- (VA now processing claims)

 REAP [01] ----------------------------------------------- (Multiple Tour Eligibility)

 REAP [02] ------------------------------------------------- (S.2871 Improvements) 080501

 REAP {Reserve Educational Assistance Program}

 Recruiter Misconduct ----------------------------------- (Increase in Wrongdoing)

 Recruiter Misconduct [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Sexual)

 Recruiter Misconduct [02] ----------------- (Video Surveillance Contemplated)

 Recruiting Non-citizens ------------------------------------ (Under Consideration)

 Recruiting Non-citizens [01] ---------------------------- (MAVNI Pilot Program) 081215

 Red Cross Assistance Request ---------------------------------- (WRAMC needs)

 Red Cross Assistance Request [01] ----------------------- (WRAMC donations)

 Red Cross Scam ------------------------------------------------------- (Phony Calls)

 Reebok Children’s Sneakers Alert ----------------------- (Bonus gift dangerous)

 Remote Infrared Audible Signs [RIAS] ------------------------ (VA hospital use)

 Rental Car Age Restriction --------------------------------------- (Age 70 & Over)

 Rental Car Age Restrictions ----------------------------- (Cutoff Age at 70 or 75) 080501

 Renters Insurance ------------------------------------------- (81 million uninsured)

 Renters Insurance [01] ---------------------------- (Recommended if Applicable)

 Republic of China Badge of Honor ------------------------------ (How to obtain)

 Reserve – see Individual Ready Reserve

 Reserve – see REAP

 Reserve Component Drill Pay 2006 -------------- (Online calculator available)

 Reserve Component Mental Health Act ------------------------------ (H.R.6075) 080701

 Reserve Death Benefit New Mexico -------------------- (State benefits for vets)

 Reserve E-Mail System ----------------------------------- (Old System Replaced)

 Reserve GI Bill ------------------------------------------- (1.5% increase OCT 03)

 Reserve GI Bill [01] --------------------------- (Program Simplification Sought)

 Reserve GI Bill [02] ------------------------------------------------ (Shortcomings)

 Reserve GI Bill [03] ---------------------------------------- (DoD Opposes Raise)

 Reserve GI Bill [04] ------------------------------------------------------ (New Bill)

 Reserve GI Bill [05] --------------------------------------------- (Veterans Misled)

 Reserve GI Bill [06] ------------------------------------------------------ (Changes)

 Reserve GI Bill [07] ---------------------------------------- (Guard GI Bill Snafu)

 Reserve GI Bill [08] ----------------------------- (SECDEF Clarification sought)

 Reserve Health Benefit --------------------------------- (Tricare Prime eligibility)

 Reserve Health Benefit [01] ------------- (DoD objects to full time health care)

 Reserve Health Benefit [02] ----- (Temporary reserve health benefit program)

 Reserve Health Benefit [03] --------------------------------- (20-25% Uninsured)

 Reserve Health Benefit [04] -------------------------- (Non-duty Tricare access)

 Reserve Health Benefit [05] --------------------- (Premium increase guidelines)

 Reserve Health Benefit [06] ------------------ (Senate wants – House does not)

 Reserve Income Replacement ------------------------ (Payments start 1 SEP 06)

 Reserve Leave Benefits ----------------------------------------- (New DOL Rules) 081201

 Reserve Mobilization Compensation Pay -------------- (Opposed by Pentagon)

 Reserve Mobilization Compensation Pay [01] -------- (NDAA 06 amendment)

 Reserve Personnel Cuts ---------------------------------- (Capital hill opposition)

 Reserve Reemployment Rights ------------------ (1994 USERRA entitlements)

 Reserve Reemployment Rights [01] -------- (Department of Labor's new rules)

 Reserve Reemployment Rights [02] ----------- (Implementation regs finalized)

 Reserve Reemployment Rights [03] -------------- (ESGR a Bureaucratic Mess)

 Reserve Retirement Age [01] ------------------------------- (S. 2035 Reform act)

 Reserve Retirement Age [02] -------------------------- (Less than 60 movement)

 Reserve Retirement Age [03] --------------- (Legislators need to be persuaded)

 Reserve Retirement Age [04] -------------- (New bill to reduce retirement age)

 Reserve Retirement Age [05] -------- (Change lacking Congressional support)

 Reserve Retirement Age [06] ------------------------------- (New plan proposed)

 Reserve Retirement Age [07] ------------------------------------- (Progress made)

 Reserve Retirement Age [08] ---------------------------- (A Different Approach)

 Reserve Retirement Age [09] ---------------------------------- (S.0648 Objective)

 Reserve Retirement Age [10] ------------------------- (House NDAA Inclusion)

 Reserve Retirement Age [11] --------------------------------- (Window Dressing)

 Reserve Retirement Age [11] -------------------------- (NDAA 08 amendment)

 Reserve Retirement Age [12] -------------------------------- (Retroactive to 911)

 Reserve Retirement Age [13] --------------------- (Pay Formula Expansion Bill) 080415

 Reserve Temporary Health Benefit Program ---------------- (Expires 1 Jan 05)

 Reserve Training Overtime Rules ----------------------- (Bush proposes denial)

 Reserves Civilian Employment Program --------- (Mandatory Info Database)

 Reserves Commissary Benefit ---------------------------- (Eligibility approved)

 Reserves Dental Benefit --------------------------------- (One year waiver offer)

 Reserves Early Tricare Access -------------- (Reimbursement from 6 NOV 03)

 Reserves Enlistment Age Raised ---------------------------- (Increase to age 39)

 Reserves FICA Refund ------------------------------------------------- (Mobilized)

 Reserves Job Placement Program --------------------------------------- (Spouses)

 Reserves Officer Recall to Duty ----------- (Formal Commission Resignation)

 Reserves Waiver of VA Comp --------- (Concurrent payment not authorized)

 Reservist Disability Pay ----------------------- (Awardees Prior to 28 OCT 04)

 Reservists Annual Registration -------------------------------- (31 Oct Deadline)

 Reservists Annual Registration [01] ----------------- (Registration mandatory)

 Reservists Tax Break -------------------------------------------- (New Guidelines)

 Retired Army Pin ------------------------------------ (Lapel Button Replacement)

 Retiree Annual COLAs [01] --------------------------------- (Tracking Inflation)

 Retiree Appreciation Days ---------------------------------------- (2008 Schedule)

 Retiree Appreciation Days [01] ------------------------------------ (Updated List)

 Retiree Asset Strategy Survey -------------------------- (Focused on Preserving)

 Retiree Death Notification --------------------------------------------- (Procedure)

 Retiree Health Insurance Tax Deduction --------------- (H.R.1110 Introduced)

 Retiree Medal Wearing Policy ---------------------------------- (When & Where)

 Retiree Mobilization ----------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Retiree Mobilization [01] ------------------------- (Applications being accepted)

 Retiree Mobilization [02] ------------------------ (Army expanding its program)

 Retiree Mobilization [03] ------------------------------------------- (Plan updated)

 Retiree Mobilization [04] ------------------------------------------ (Plan updated)

 Retiree Numbers Overseas --------------------------------------------------- (2003)

 Retiree OCONUS Survey ---------------------------------- (Navy/Marine Corps)

 Retiree Pay Statement Change ---------------- (CRDP combined w/retiree pay)

 Retiree Seminars 2007 ----------------------------------------------- (Where to Go)

 Retiree Survivor Comfort Act --------------------------- (Last Check Retention)

 Retiree Voluntary Recall ----------------------------- (Qualified Retirees sought)

 Retiree Wearing of the Uniform ---------------------------------------- (Guidance)

 Retiree/Annuitant Pay Dates 2008 ------------------------------------------ (DFAS)

 Retirement Homes --------------------------------------- (Types available to vets)

 Retirement Household Shipments ---------------------------- (Time Limitations)

 Retirement in Baguio ---------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Retirement Tax Considerations --------------------------------- (Sales & Income)

 Retirement Tax Considerations [01] ----------------------------- (SS & Pensions)

 Retirement Tax Considerations [02] ---------------------------- (Property Taxes)

 Returning GWT Heroes TF ---------------------------------- (Inviting Feedback)

 Reunion Locators --------------------------------------------------------- (Websites)

 Reveille --------------------------------------------------- (Retiree Service Rivalry) 080901

 Review Board Applications ----------------------------------- (Online Procedure)

 RHAPP {Retiree Hearing Aid Purchase Program}

 Rhode Island State DVA ---------------------------------- (Proposal Fails Again) 080715

 ROK War Service Medal ----------------------------------- (New U.S. Eligibility)

 ROK War Service Medal [01] ------------------------- (Available upon request)

 ROKWSM {Republic of Korea War Service Medal}

 RP DEERS Registration – see DEERS

 Safe Haven for Reserves ---------------------------- (Now available to reserves)

 SAH {Special Adaptive Housing}

 Saluting the Flag ---------------------------------------------------------- (Veterans)

 Saluting the Flag [01] -------------------------------------------- (Status of S1877)

 Saluting the Flag [02] ---------------------------------------------- (Civilian Attire) 080701

 Saluting the Flag [03] ------------------------------------------- (National Anthem) 081101

 Salvation Army ----------------------------------------------------- (Scam Warning)

 SAMHSA ----------------------------------------------------------- (New Web Page)

 SAMHSA {Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration}

 Sam's Club Military Open House ----------------------------------- (1 & 15 DEC) 081201

 San Antonio North Central Federal Clinic ------------ (Joint VA/DoD Venture)

 SAT/ACT Offer Extended --------------------------------------- (Retirees eligible)

 SBA {Small Business Administration}

 SBA Vet Issues ------------------------------- (31 JUL 07 Extension Authorized)

 SBA Vet Issues [01] ----------------------------------- (H.R.0109 to reduce fees)

 SBA Vet Issues [02] ------------------------------------ (Bush Closes Vet Office)

 SBA Vet Issues [03] -------------------------------------- (Patriot Express Loans)

 SBA Vet Issues [04] ------------------------------------ (HR 2366 Passes House)

 SBA Vet Issues [05] ------------------- (Patriot Express Loans start 19 JUL 07)

 SBA Vet Issues [06] ----------------------------------- (Vet Program Expansion)

 SBA Vet Issues [07] -------------------------------------------------- (PL 110-186)

 SBP & Divorce ---------------------------------------------- (Impact on payments)

 SBP & Former Spouse --------------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 SBP {Survivor Benefit Plan}

 SBP 30% Alien Withholding ----------------- (Nonresident alien beneficiaries)

 SBP Automatic Coverage & Options ----------------------------- (Clarification)

 SBP Basics ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 SBP Basics [01] ------------------------------------------- (Program Explanation)

 SBP Basics [02] ----------------------------------------------- (Good or bad deal?)

 SBP Changes After Retirement ------------------------ (Changes you can make)

 SBP Delayed Claims -------------------------------------- (May not be approved)

 SBP DFAS Q&A ----------------------------------------------------- (Info to know)

 SBP DIC Offset -------------------------------------------- (Elimination proposed)

 SBP DIC Offset [01] --------------------- (Share of SBP premiums is refunded)

 SBP DIC Offset [02] ---------------------------------- (S.185 cosponsors needed)

 SBP DIC Offset [03] ------------------------------------ (NDAA 07 amendment)

 SBP DIC Offset [04] ---------------------------------- (S.AMDT.2424 approved)

 SBP DIC Offset [05] -------------------------------------------- (Still up in the air)

 SBP DIC Offset [06] --------------------------------- (House would not approve)

 SBP DIC Offset [07] --------------------------- (Senate budget committee input)

 SBP DIC Offset [08] -------------------------------- (Senate amendment passed)

 SBP DIC Offset [09] ----------------------------------------------------- (Still alive)

 SBP DIC Offset [10] ---------------------------------------- (New Bill Introduced)

 SBP DIC Offset [11] -------------------------------- (Senate Amendment Passed) 080915

 SBP for Reservist ------------------------------------------- (Eligibility & Options)

 SBP Lawsuit --------------------------------------------------------------- (Full DIC)

 SBP Lawsuit [01] ---------------------------------------- (Widows Win 1st Round)

 SBP Lawsuit [02] ----------------------------------------- (Judge Orders Payment) 080701

 SBP Lawsuit [03] -------------------------------------- (Pentagon Appeals Ruling) 080901

 SBP Lawsuit [04] ------------------------------------------------ (NOV 08 SITREP) 081201

 SBP Open Season ----------------------------------- (OCT 05 if you can afford it)

 SBP Open Season [01] ------------------------------- (Details available late July)

 SBP Open Season [02] ------------------------------ (Retirees given 2nd chance)

 SBP Open Season [03] ----------------------------------------------- (Last Chance)

 SBP Paid Up Provision ----------------------------------- (360th month + age 70)

 SBP Paid Up Provision [01] ------------------------- (2005 vice 2008 proposed)

 SBP Paid Up Provision [02] --------------- (1 OCT 05 effective date proposed)

 SBP Paid Up Provision [03] ------------------------------------- (30 Year Payers)

 SBP Paid Up Provision [04] ------------------------------------------------- (FAQs)

 SBP Paid Up Provision [05] --------------------------- (Account Review Begins) 080501

 SBP Paid Up Provision [06] ---------------------------------------- (SBP Counter) 081015

 SBP Paid Up Provision [07] -------------------------------------- (Appeal Process) 081201

 SBP Reform ---------------------------------------------------- (Too costly in 2003)

 SBP Reform [01] ------------------------------------------ (Offset phase out at 62)

 SBP Reform [02] -------------------------------- (Offset phase out over 10 years)

 SBP Reform [03] ---------------------------------------------- (Spending priorities)

 SBP Reform [04] -------------------------------- (Discharge Petition Introduced)

 SBP SSA Offset ------------------------------------------------- (What it is & why)

 SBP SSA Offset [01] --------------------------------- (Elimination over 10 years)

 SBP SSA Offset [02] ---------------------------------------- (Phased Elimination)

 SBP SSA Offset [03] ------------------------- (DoD effort to scuttle elimination)

 SBP SSA Offset [04] ------------- (Elimination included in Senate NDAA bill)

 SBP SSA Offset [05] ---------------------------------------- (DoD sabotage effort)

 SBP SSA Offset [06] -------------------- (Elimination over the next 3 1/2 years)

 SBP SSA Offset [07] ---------------------------------------- (45% effective 1 Apr)

 SBP SSA Offset [08] ----------------------------------------------- (5% Reduction)

 SBP SSA Offset [09] -------------------------------------------- (1 April Decrease)

 SBP SSA Offset [10] --------------------------------------------- (No More Offset) 080401

 SBP SSDI -------------------------------------------------- (Additional $50 Oct 08) 080601

 SBP Supplemental Plan – see SSBP

 SBP Termination ------------------------------------------------------ (2001 Policy)

 SBP Termination [01] ----------------------------------- (100% Disabled Option) 080401

 SBP Termination [01] ----------------------------------- (100% Disabled Option) 080315

 SBP vs. DIC ----------------------------------------------------------- (Comparison)

 SC {Service Connected}

 Scam – see Business Opportunity

 Scam – see IRS Phishing

 Scam – see Phishing

 Scam – see Red Cross

 Scam – see Social Security

 Scam – see Tax Refund

 Scam – see TSP

 Scam – see Veterans Salute

 Scams – see Check/Money Order

 Scams – see Test prep

 Scholarship Application Deadline Season -------------------- (Online Resource) 080501

 Scholarship ThanksUSA ------------------------------------------ (1000 available)

 Scholarships – see AL Dependent’s

 Scholarships – see DoD Smart

 Scholarships – see Illinois

 Scholarships – see Military Children

 Scholarships – see MOAA

 Scholarships for Military Children ------------------------ (Deadline 16 FEB 05)

 Scholarships for Military Youth 2004 -------------------------------------- (DCA)

 Scholarships for Spouses ----------------------------- (Applications due 14 APR)

 Scholarships: AER ------------------------------------ (Retired USA Dependents)

 Scholarships: AFAS Grants 2004 ------------------------- (4,000 to be awarded)

 Scholarships: NMCRS ----------------------------------------- (What’s Available)

 SCSD ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 SCSD – see Pay

 SCSD [01] ---------------------------------------------------- (No longer applicable)

 SCSD {Special Compensation Severely Disabled}

 SDVI ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Overview)

 SDVI – see Insurance

 SDVI [01] ------------------------------------- (Application online now available)

 SDVI {Service Disabled Veterans Insurance}

 SDVOSB {Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business}

 SDVOSB program---------------------------------------- (Disabled Vet Contracts)

 Senate Rules ----------------------------------------------------------- (Clarification) 080701

 Senate Vet Action Report NOV 06 ------------------------------------ (Vet Gains)

 Senior Citizen Benefit Cost ----------------------------------------------- (Up 24%)

 Senior Corps ------------------------------------------------ (Service Opportunities) 080801

 Senior Moments -------------------------------------------------- (Dementia Alert?) 080415

 Senior’s Benefit Checkup --------------------------------- (Additional Assistance)

 Senior’s Discounts Website ---------------------- (Could save you some money)

 SGLI ------------------------------------------------ (http://www.insurance.va.gov)

 SGLI [01] --------------------------------------- (Terminally ill advance payment)

 SGLI [02] ---------------------------------------------- (New settlement procedure)

 SGLI [03] ----------------------- (Additional Time for SGLI Spousal Coverage)

 SGLI [04] ------------------------------------------- (Increased coverage proposed)

 SGLI [05] ------------------------------------------------------ (Increased coverage)

 SGLI [06] -------------------------------------------------------- (Premium changes)

 SGLI [07] ----------------------------------------------------- (Beneficiary Options)

 SGLI {Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance}

 SGLI/VGLI [08] --------------------------------------------- (Premium Reduction) 080415

 SGLI/VGLI Accelerated Benefits ------------------- (Available to terminally ill)

 SGLI/VGLI Conversion ------------------------------------------------------ (Policy)

 SHAD ---------------------------------------------------------- (Exposed ship listing)

 Shad ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 SHAD – see VA

 Shad [01] -------------------------------------------------------------- (High/low test)

 Shad [02] ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Project 112)

 Shad [03] -------------------------------------------------- (HR 4259 for new study)

 Shad [04] ------------------------------------------------------------ (Studies Flawed)

 Shad [05] -------------------------------------------------- (Chemical Exposed Vets)

 Shad [06] ------------------------------------------------------- (H.R.5954 Hearings) 080615

 Shad [07] ---------------------------------------------- (Low Claim Approval Rate) 080701

 SHAD {Shipboard Hazard and Defense}

 Shingles ------------------------------------------------------- (Chickenpox Related)

 Shingles [01] --------------------------------------------- (Vaccine shows promise)

 Shingles [02] ------------------------------------------- (Vaccine Available at VA)

 Shingles [03] --------------------------------------------- (Vaccination via Tricare)

 Shingles [04] ------------------------------------- (Tricare Vaccination Coverage)

 Shingles [05] ---------------------------------------------------- (TFL Vaccine Cost)

 Shingles [06] -------------------------------------------------- (Vaccine Utilization)

 Silver Star --------------------------------------------- (3rdh Highest Valor Award)

 Skilled Nursing Facility ------------------------------------------- (What it is/does)

 Sleep Apnea ------------------------------------- (12 million Americans affected)

 Snopes ---------------------------------- (www.snopes.com/military/military.asp)

 Social Security – see SSA

 Social Security Debit Card ------------------------------------------------------- (Introduced  Spring 08) 080615

 Social Security Debit Cards ---------------------------------------------- (Optional) 080901

 Social Security Taxation – see Tax

 Sole Survivor -------------------------------------------- (Assignment Limitations)

 Sole Survivor [01] ----------------------------------------------- (Who Must Serve)

 Sole Survivor [02] ---------------------------------------------- (The Hubbard Act) 080501

 Sole Survivor [03] ---------------------------------------------- (House Passes Bill) 080801

 Solomon’s Navy Recreation Center ------------------------- (Lodging/Camping)

 Southwest Asia Service Medal ----------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 Space "A" ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Overview)

 Space "A" ---------------------------------------------------------- (Military Guides)

 Space "A" ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Categories)

 Space "A" – see Gray Area

 Space "A" Contact Info ------------- (www.militaryspot.com/spaceatravel.htm)

 Space "A" on Medivac Planes -------------------------------------- (Reauthorized)

 Space "A" Travel Policy -------------------------------------------------- (Changes)

 Space "A" Website -------- (http://amcpublic.scott.af.mil/Spacea/24_203.htm)

 Space “A” ------------------------------------------------------------ (More efficient)

 Space “A” Dependent CONUS Travel --------------------------------- (Proposal)

 Space “A” Dependent CONUS Travel [01] -------------------- (Extended UFN)

 Space “A” Dependent CONUS Travel [02] -------------- (Could be permanent)

 Space “A” for 100% Disabled ----------------------------- (Proposed under S.58)

 Space “A” Head Tax ------------------------------------------------ (2004 Increase)

 Space “A” Travel Reduction --------------------- (Fiscal realities & limited use)

 Space “A” Travel Reduction [01] -------------------- (Pacific route elimination)

 Space “A” USAF Lodging Policy --------------------------- (Pri 2 Reservations)

 Spam Email ---------------------------------------------------------- (Court Victory)

 Special Operations Forces Retirement --------------- (Retirement pay increase)

 Spin Code Lawsuit --------------------------------------------------- (DD-214 Item)

 Spinal Decompression Claims ---------------------------------- (Rarely Honored)

 Spoofs ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Websites)

 SR (Selected Reserve)

 SS Retirement Age [01] ------------------------------------------ (Delay Decision)

 SSA 1099-SSA ----------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 SSA Benefit Claim --------------------------------------------------------- (Parents)

 SSA Benefits at Death ---------------------------------------- (What & how to get)

 SSA Card -------------------------------------------------- (New Assignment Rules)

 SSA Change of Address ------------------------------------- (How to accomplish)

 SSA COLA --------------------------------------------- (Net Elimination by 2012)

 SSA COLA 2006 --------------------------------- (Not looking good for retirees)

 SSA COLA 2007---------------------------------------------------- (3.3% Increase)

 SSA COLA 2008 ----------------------------------------------- (Lowest in History)

 SSA COLA 2008 --------------------------------------------------- (1.4% Forecast)

 SSA COLA 2009 ----------------------------------------------- (CPI-W vs. CPI-E) 080601

 SSA COLA 2009 [01] ------------------------------------------------- (5.8 Percent) 081101

 SSA Commissions ------------------------------------------------ (New legislation)

 SSA Compassionate Allowances ---------------------------- (Diseases Covered) 081101

 SSA Congressional Coverage -------------------------------- (Who Contributes?)

 SSA Data Breach --------------------------------- (Another Government Breach)

 SSA Death Benefit Lump Sum ---------------------------------------------- ($255)

 SSA Death Reporting -------------------------------------------------- (What to do)

 SSA Delayed Retirement Credits ----------------------- (Extra 1/2% per month)

 SSA Direct Deposit ---------------------------------------------------- (Advantages)

 SSA Disability ------------------------------------------------------------ (Overview)

 SSA Disability -------------------------------------------------------------- (Criteria)

 SSA Disability Advocacy Clinic ---------------- (Non-attorney representatives)

 SSA Disability Claim ---------------------------------- (568,000 Claims Pending)

 SSA Disability Claims [01] --------------------------- (760,000 Pending Review) 081101

 SSA Disability Decisions ----------------------------------- (How they are made)

 SSA Disabled --------------------------------------------------- (Job Opportunities)

 SSA Divorce Benefits --------------------- (Eligible if married at least 10 years)

 SSA Earnings Limits 2000 ---------------------------------------- (65+ Removed)

 SSA Enrollment ------------------------------------------------------------- (Criteria)

 SSA Forgotten SSN --------------------------------------------------- (Use Form 5)

 SSA Fraud ------------------------------------------------------------ (How to report)

 SSA Fraud Hotline --------------------------------------------------- (When to use)

 SSA Fund Depletion --------------------------- (Special commission appointed)

 SSA Fund Depletion [01] ---------------------------------------------------- (2042)

 SSA Fund Depletion [02] ------------- (Financial condition deteriorated in 06)

 SSA Fund Depletion [03] ------------------------------ (Totalization Agreement)

 SSA Fund Depletion [04] ------------------------ (Mexico Agreement Released)

 SSA Fund Depletion [05] ---------------------------------- (Depletion Continues)

 SSA Fund Depletion [06] ------------------------------------- (Okay for 75 years) 080901

 SSA Fund Depletion [07] ----------------------------------- (Action Needed Now) 081015

 SSA Future Benefits --------------------------------------------- (Where you stand)

 SSA Future Benefits [01] ----------------------------- (Possible Broken Promise)

 SSA Government Pension Offset ------------- (Applicable to spouse or widow)

 SSA International Agreements ------                     --- (Totalization Agreement) 080715

 SSA Lost Or Stolen Check -------------------------------------------- (What to do)

 SSA Manila ------------------------------------------------------------------- (Profile)

 SSA Military --------------------------- (Independent of military retirement pay)

 SSA Military Wage Credits --------------------------------------- (Ended in 2001)

 SSA Military Wage Credits [01] -------------------------------- (Military service)

 SSA Military Wage Credits [02] -------------------------------- (1957 thru 2001) 080915

 SSA Monetary Benefit ------------------------------------------ (How determined)

 SSA Name Change ------------------------------------ (New law changes criteria)

 SSA Name Change [01] -------------------------------------------- (2007 How To)

 SSA Newborns ------------------------------------------------- (Benefits Available)

 SSA OPM Employee’s w/FERS ------------------------------- (Hired after 1983)

 SSA Overseas Travel ------------------------------------------- (Payments criteria)

 SSA Payments Outside U.S. ----------------------------------- (Who can receive)

 SSA Personal Earnings Statement --------------------- (Available upon request)

 SSA Prisoner Rules ----------------------------------------------- (Inmate Benefits)

 SSA Prisoner Rules [01] ---------------------------------- (What is not Available) 080615

 SSA Questionnaire ------------------------------------ (Sent to overseas residents)

 SSA Reduced Benefits --------------------------------------------- (Who’s eligible)

 SSA Reform ------------------------------------------------------ (Death benefit cut)

 SSA Reform [01] ---------------------------------------------------------- (Indexing)

 SSA Residency Requirements --------------------------------------------- (Criteria)

 SSA Retirement Age ------------------------------ (Incomers Impact on benefits)

 SSA Retirement Application ------------------------------------ (Applying Online)

 SSA Scam -------------------------------------------------- (Data Update [Request)

 SSA Services Overseas -------------------- (Office of International Operations)

 SSA Signup CONUS ---------------------------------------------- (What you need)

 SSA Signup Philippines ------------------------------ ------------ (What you need)

 SSA SSN Removal from Government Checks ------------- (Effective 1 Jan 04)

 SSA SSN Security ------------------------------------------------------ (What to do)

 SSA Status Change ------------------------------------------------- (What to report)

 SSA Stolen SSN Usage -------------------------------------- (Impact on benefits)

 SSA Taxation ------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 SSA Taxation [01] ---------------------------------------- (Citizen & Non-citizen)

 SSA Taxation [02] ---------------------------------- (Nonresident Alien Citizens)

 SSA Taxation [03] ---------------------------------------- (U.S./Japan Agreement)

 SSA Taxation [04] ------------------------------- (Other Income Considerations)

 SSA Taxation [05] -------------------------------- (NRA Green Card Exemption)

 SSA Taxation [06] --------------------------------------------------- (After Age 66) 080401

 SSA Trust Fund --------------------------------------------------------- (In Trouble) 080601

 SSA Widow(er)'s Benefits ------------------------- (60 or older &50 if disabled) 

 SSA Work Outside the U.S. ----------------------------------- (Foreign work test)

 SSB {Special Separation Benefits}

 SSBP ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 SSBP [01] ------------------------------------------- (Pmts end/Coverage remains)

 SSBP {Supplemental SBP}

 SSCRA {The Soldiers & Sailors Civil Relief Act}

 SSMAC {Soldiers', Sailors', Marines & Airmens' Club}

 SSMAC Lodging New York ---------------------------- (Inexpensive w/no frills)

 SSN Protection Tips ------------------------------------------- (Things you can do)

 SSOC {Supplemental Statement of the Case}

 SSS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 SSS [01] ------------------------------------------------------ (Age 18 must register)

 SSS [02] ------------------------------------------------------ (Up to $250,000 fine)

 SSS [03] ------------------------------------------------- (2003 - S 89 and HR 163)

 SSS [04] -------------------------------------------- (Surviving children eligibility)

 SSS [05] ------------------------------------ (Implementation not recommended)

 SSS {Selective Service System}

 State Vet Benefit Changes ----------------------------------------- (Mass-IL-Ohio)

 State Veterans Home Program ------------------------------------------ (Overview)

 State Veterans Home Program [01] ----------------------- (LTC New Approach)

 State Veterans Home Program [02] ---------------------------- (Projected Needs) 080401

 Stolen Valor Act – see Military

 Stroke ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Stroke [01] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Alert)

 Stroke [02] -------------------------------------------------------------- (Aspirin use)

 Stroke [03] -------------------------------------------- (Transient ischemic attacks)

 Student Veterans of America (SVA) ------------------- (New Vet Organization)

 Sugar Substitutes -------------------------------------------------- (Should you use)

 Supplemental Appropriations Act -------------------------------- (Impact on VA)

 Surgery to Replace Eyeglasses ----------------------------------- (No waiting list)

 Survivor Benefit Plan – see SBP

 SVAC ------------------------------------------------------------------ (What it does)

 SVAC [01] ---------------------------------------------------------- (5 Bills cleared)

 SVAC {Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee}

 Talking Book Program --------------------------------------- (Available overseas)

 TAMP {Transitional Assistance Management Program}

 TAP {Transition Assistance Program}

 TAPS ------------------------------------------------------------- (Survivor support)

 Taps (Music) ---------------------------------------------------------------- (History)

 TAPS {Tragedy Assistance Program}

 Task Force on Combat Benefits ----------------------------------- (Inter-Agency)

 Tattoo Laser Removal ------------------------------- (New techniques available)

 Tax on Negotiated Balances --------------------------------------- (Credit Cards) 080615

 Tax: 2003 Statements via myPay ---------------------------- (Availability dates)

 Tax: 2007 Changes ----------------------------------------- (Increases/Decreases)

 Tax: Anti-Source Law ---------------------------------------- (Must be a resident)

 Tax: Arizona ------------------------------------------------------ (New Tax Credit)

 Tax: Armed Services Tax Fairness Act ------------------------------- (Overview)

 Tax: Attack ------------------------------------------------ (Additional taxes levied)

 Tax: Audits --------------------------------------------------- (Number to Increase)

 Tax: Burden by State ---------------------------------------------------- (Rankings)

 Tax: Burden by State [01] -- (www.moaa.org/serv/serv_financial/index.htm)

 Tax: California------------------------------------------------------------ (Summary)

 Tax: Combat Zone Death Reporting ---------------------- (Special tax benefits)

 Tax: Deductions --------------------------------------------- (11 Most Overlooked)

 Tax: Deductions [OTC Medicine] --------------------- (Legislation introduced)

 Tax: Deployed Reserve Tax Donation – IL ---------- (Tax refunds to families)

 Tax: Estate Tax RP ------------------------------------------------- (Taxable levels)

 Tax: Estate Tax USA ---------------------------------- (Tax Exclusion $625,000)

 Tax: Estate Tax USA [01] ---------------------------- (Tax Exclusion $2 million)

 Tax: Estate Tax USA [02] -------------------------------------- (Exemptions vary)

 Tax: Exemption – NC ------------------------- (Government retirement benefits)

 Tax: Exemption – WV ------------------------------ (Military retirement income)

 Tax: Expatriate Income Tax --------------------------------------- (Who must file)

 Tax: Fair Tax Act --------------------------------------------------------- (2003 Bill)

 Tax: Fair Tax Act [01] ---------------------------------------------------- (2007 Bill)

 Tax: Federal Excise Tax Refund Credit ------------------------ (2006 tax return)

 Tax: Filing Extensions --------------------------------------------------- (Overseas)

 Tax: Filing Obligations Overseas --------------------- (Reporting Requirements)

 Tax: Florida Property ------------------------------------------------ (Disabled vets)

 Tax: Florida Property [01] ----------------------------------------------- (Discounts)

 Tax: Florida Taxes ------------------------------------------------------- (Summary)

 Tax: Home Sale --------------------------------------------------- (Exclusion rules)

 Tax: Income Earned Abroad ---------------------------------- (Generally taxable)

 Tax: Late Filing -------------------------------------------------------------- (Impact)

 Tax: Law Changes 2006 ------------------------------------------------- (Summary)

 Tax: Military Death Benefits --------------------------- (Legislation to eliminate)

 Tax: Military Death Benefits ------------------- (Retroactive payments taxable)

 Tax: Missouri Retiree Tax Exemption --------------------------------- (Proposed)

 Tax: Ohio ---------------------------------------------------------- (Vet Exemptions)

 Tax: Oregon ------------------------------------------------------- (Military retirees)

 Tax: Property - TX -------------------------------------------- (Vet tax exemption)

 Tax: Refund Scam – see IRS Phishing

 Tax: SSA – see SSA Taxation

 Tax: State Tax on Personal Income ------------------------ (Additional expense)

 Tax: State Tax on Personal Income [01] -------------------- (Who Taxes What)

 Tax: State Web sites -------------------------------------------------- (Info sources)

 Tax: Tax Credit for 2006 -------------------------- (Federal excise tax $30/$60)

 Tax: Taxation after Discharge --------------------------------- (What to plan for)

 Tax: Vet Home Tax Donation – IL ----------------- (Tax refunds to vet homes)

 Tax: Withholding ----------------------------- (Owe in excess of $1,000 Impact)

 TDP {Tricare Dental Program}

 Telemarketing Call Elimination -------------------------- (50 million registered)

 Telemarketing Call Elimination [01] ------------------ (www.ftc.gov/donotcall)

 Telemarketing Call Elimination [02] ----------------- (Court upholds program)

 Telemarketing Call Elimination [03] ------------- (Cell Phones not applicable)

 Telemarketing Call Elimination [04] ---------------------------- (Using a Script)

 Telemarketing Call Elimination [05] ----------------- (139 Million Registered)

 Telemarketing Call Elimination [06] -------------------------- (Rules Amended) 080701

 Telephone Dialing Tip -------------------------------------- (Save time & money)

 Temporary Early Retirement Act – see TERA

 TERA -------------------------------------------------- (Early Retirement Program)

 TERA [01] --------------------------------------------------------- (58,000 Retirees) 080615

 Terrorist Attack Preparation -------------------------------- (What is Your Plan?)

 Test Prep Scams ---------------------------------------------------------- (Red Flags)

 Texas Veteran Tuition --------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 TFL Appointments -------------------------------------------------- (How to make) 081101

 TFL Billing Problems --------------------------------------------------------- (2001)

 TFL Billing Process ------------------------------------------------- (How it works)

 TFL Claim Processing --------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 TFL Claim Processing [01] ---------------------- (Tricare/Medicare agreement)

 TFL Claim Processing [02] ------------------------------------ (Opt-out provider)

 TFL Claim Processing [03] -------------------- (Opt-out provider claim denial)

 TFL Claims Processing Transition ---------------------------------- (WPS Letter)

 TFL Criteria -------------------------------------------- (5 requirements to qualify)

 TFL Denied Medicare Claim -------------------------- (Impact on Tricare claim)

 TFL Enrollment ----------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 TFL EOB ------------------------------------------------------------ (Policy reversal)

 TFL Facts & Tips ---------------------------------------- (Transition from Tricare)

 TFL Facts & Tips [01] --------------------------------------- (Features & Options)

 TFL History ---------------------------------------------- (Why Part “B” Required)

 TFL Hospital Coverage] ------------------------------------- (New Patient Policy) 080501

 TFL Medicare Enrollment ------------------------------ (2002 H.R. 2073 impact)

 TFL Medicare Enrollment [01] ----------------------- (Late-enrollment penalty)

 TFL Medicare Enrollment [02] ------------------- (SSA notices mailed Mar 05)

 TFL Need-to-Knows -------------------------------------------------------- (Top 10) 081115

 TFL New Contract -------------------------------------------------- (WPS Phase in)

 TFL Overseas -------------------------------------- (Tricare Standard rules apply)

 TFL Prior to Age 65 ------------------------------------- (SSA Disability Impact)

 TFL Trust Fund -------------------------------------------------- (DOT not paying)

 TFL Under Age 65 --------------------------------- (Medicare-eligibles covered)

 TFL Under Age 65 [01] --------------------------------- (SSA Disability Impact)

 TFMDP {Tricare Family Member Dental Plan}

 Thrift Savings Plan – see TSP

 Thunderbirds 2007 Show Schedule ------------------------ (Dates & Locations)

 Thunderbirds 2008 Show Schedule ------------------------- (Dates & Locations)

 TJX Data Breach ---------------------------------------- (Legislation Still Needed)

 TMOP ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Contract shift)

 TMOP [01] --------------------------------------------------------- (Register online)

 TMOP [02] -------------------------------------------------------- (Users save 66%)

 TMOP [03] ------------------------------------------------ (Enrollment procedures)

 TMOP [04] --------------------------------------------------- (Prescription Savings)

 TMOP [05] -------------------------------------------------------- (Zero copay test)

 TMOP [06] ------------------------------------------------------------ (OTC 0ption)

 TMOP {Tricare Mail Order Pharmac}

 TMOP Faxed Prescriptions ----------------------------- (Embedded watermarks)

 TMOP Overseas Orders --------------------------------------------- (Prerequisites)

 TMOP Prescription Orders ----------------------------------------- (How to place)

 TMOP Prescription Refill ------------------------------------------- (How to refill)

 Tomb of the Unknowns ------------------------------------ (Replacement on hold)

 Tomb of the Unknowns [01] ------------------------- (Replacement Alternative) 081015

 Tomb of the Unknowns [02] --------------------------------- (Repair or replace?) 081115

 Tomb of the Unknowns [03] ------------------------------ (Army Declines Offer) 081215

 Toxic Exposure – see Burn Pit; Camp Lejeune

 Trans World Assurance Company --------------------------- (Refund settlement)

 Traumatic Amputees --------------------------------- (Nam Vet Rehab Research)

 Traumatic Brain Injury ------------------------------------- (VA Treatment Study)

 Traumatic Brain Injury [01] ----------------------------------- (Funding Problem)

 Traumatic Brain Injury [02] ----------------------------------------- (VA Program)

 Traumatic Brain Injury [03] ---------------------------------- (Vets Helping Vets)

 Traumatic Brain Injury [04] ------------------------------------- (Rating Changes) 081015

 Traumatic Brain Injury [05] -------------------------- (Blast Exposure Database) 081215

 Traumatic Injury Insurance -------------------------------- (Payments to increase) 080801

 Travel & Lodging – see AFRC Garmisch Partenkirchen

 Travel & Lodging – see AFRC Shades of Green

 Travel & Lodging – see AFRC Virginia Beach VA

 Travel & Lodging – see AFVC

 Travel & Lodging – see Anheuser-Busch Theme Parks

 Travel & Lodging – see Army Leisure Travel Services

 Travel & Lodging – see Australia Vacations

 Travel & Lodging – see CNN Attractions

 Travel & Lodging – see Fourth Cliff Recreation Area

 Travel & Lodging – see Grand Canyon

 Travel & Lodging – see Great Pond

 Travel & Lodging – see Great Pond

 Travel & Lodging – see Kilauea Military Camp

 Travel & Lodging – see Marines' Memorial Association

 Travel & Lodging – see Military Lodging

 Travel & Lodging – see Military Travel Discounts

 Travel & Lodging – see MWR

 Travel & Lodging – see MWR Discount Broadway Tickets

 Travel & Lodging – see Navy Lodge

 Travel & Lodging – see Solomon’s Navy Recreation Center

 Travel & Lodging – see SSMAC

 Travel & Lodging Sources ------------------------------ (Active duty & Retirees)

 Travel & Vacation – see Armed Forces Vacation Club

 Travel Discounts for Seniors & Vets -------------------------------- (Always ask)

 Travel Immunizations ------------------------------------------------- (What to Get)

 Travel Packing Tips ---------------------------------------------- (Making it easier)

 Travel Registration w/State Dept ------------------------------------------ (Online)

 TRDP ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 TRDP [01] -------------------------------------- (Mandatory enrollment now 1 yr)

 TRDP [02] -------------------------------------------- (Benefit increased to $1200)

 TRDP [03] ----------------------------------------------------- (Enhanced program)

 TRDP [04] ---------------------------------------------- (Dental premium increase)

 TRDP [05] -------------------------------------------------- (Overseas Availability)

 TRDP [06] ---------------------------------------- (Overseas Program Expansion) 080915

 TRDP {Tricare Retiree Dental Program}

 TRDP Reserve Eligibility -------------- (Includes gray area reservist & family)

 TRDP Reserve Eligibility [01] -------------------------------------- (Prerequisites)

 Tricare  Prior Authorization  -------------------------------------- (Requirements) 080615

 Tricare & VA Combined Care ------------------------------ (New proposed rule)

 Tricare After Hours Care ---------------------------------- (Emergency & Urgent) 081115

 Tricare Alaska Provider Pmts -------------------------- (Higher authorized rates)

 Tricare Allowable Charges:  ------------------------------- (New executive order)

 Tricare Ambulance Service Claims -------------------------------- (Prerequisites)

 Tricare Anencephaly Abortion ------------------------------ (Cannot be claimed)

 Tricare Anesthetic Coverage Expansion --------------- (Special needs patients)

 Tricare Autism Care -------------------------------------- (Demonstration Project) 080501

 Tricare Back Surgery ---------------------------------------------- (Policy Change) 080715

 Tricare Behavioral Health Care ------------------ (Access easy and convenient)

 Tricare Breast Cancer MRI’s ---------------------------------- (Coverage Added)

 Tricare Cancer Trials ----------------------------------------- (Permanent Benefit)

 Tricare Catastrophic Cap -------------------------------------- (Refund Locations)

 Tricare Catastrophic Cap [01] ------------------------------------------ (Variables)

 Tricare Catastrophic Cap [02] -------------------------------------- (How it works)

 Tricare Catastrophic Cap [03] -------------------------------------- (1 OCT Reset)

 Tricare Computers Hacked -------------------------------- (14000 files accessed)

 Tricare Contact Data 2004 ---------------------------------------------- (By region)

 Tricare Cost Share Waiver Illegal ----------- (Supplemental insurance scheme)

 Tricare Coverage --------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Tricare Coverage [01] ------------------------------------- (Guaranteed Coverage)

 Tricare Data Breach – TriWest ------------------------------ (Systemic problems)

 Tricare Data Breach – TriWest [01] ------------------------------ (Current status)

 Tricare Data Breach [01] --------------------------------- (Identity Theft Unlikely)

 Tricare Data Breach [02] ----------------------------------------- (Another Breach)

 Tricare Deductible ------------------------------------------- (Copay waiver Illegal)

 Tricare Deductible [01] ----------------------------------------- (New Rule for RC) 080815

 Tricare Delphi Council -------------------------------------------- (What it is/does)

 Tricare Emergency Facility Use -------------- (Claim submission prerequisites)

 Tricare Employer Health Plans --------------------------------- (1 JAN stop date)

 Tricare End-Stage Renal Support ----------------------------- (Demo enrollment)

 Tricare Enrollment – see DEERS

 Tricare EOBs -------------------------------------------------------- (Policy change)

 Tricare EOBs [01] -------------------------------------------- (TFL policy reversal)

 Tricare EOBs [02] -------------------------------------- (TFL Digital Conversion)

 Tricare EOBs [03] ------------------------------------------------ (On Line Access)

 Tricare Fact Sheets ---------------------------------------------- (What's available)

 Tricare Fees Overseas ------------------------------------------------ (Action Alert) 080615

 Tricare Flu Immunization --------------------------------------------- (Get it now)

 Tricare for Retired Reservists ------------------------------------------ (Eligibility)

 Tricare Funding Change --------------------------------------- (DOD's viewpoint)

 Tricare Gray Area Retiree Bill ----------------------------------------- (H.R.6185) 080615

 Tricare Handbook [01] ------------------------------------------------- (New issue)

 Tricare Hearing Aids ------------------------------------------------- (Active duty)

 Tricare Hearing Aids [01] ------------------------------------------------ (Retirees)

 Tricare Help While Traveling -------------------------------------- (Where to go)

 Tricare Hospice Care ---------------------------------------------------- (Coverage)

 Tricare Hospital Selection in PI ------------------------------------- (Verify First) 080701

 Tricare in the Philippines ----------------------------------- (18 FEB 08 Briefing)

 Tricare in the Philippines ----------------------- (Why problems currently exist)

 Tricare in the Philippines [01] ----------------- (Locating authorized providers)

 Tricare Information Service ------------------------------ (Telephone assistance)

 Tricare Inpatient Rates -------------------------------------------------- (Increases)

 Tricare Lap-Band Surgery ---------------------------------------- (Now Available)

 Tricare Maternity Care -------------------------------------------------- (Coverage)

 Tricare Maternity Care [01] --------------------------------- (Ultrasound change)

 Tricare Maternity Considerations ------------------ (Significant improvements)

 Tricare Medicaid Coverage ------------------------------ (Tricare Primary Payer) 080601

 Tricare Meeting w/Coalition ----------------------- (Quarterly meeting planned)

 Tricare Member Choice Center ----------------------------------- (New program)

 Tricare MTF Locator ------------------------------------------------------ (Updated)

 Tricare Natural Disaster Resource --------------------------------- (New web site)

 Tricare Newborn/Adoptee Registration ------------------------- (Action to take)

 Tricare News via Email --------------------------------------- (Subscription Data) 080901

 Tricare Nexium Copay Lowered ------------------------------- (Now only $3.00)

 Tricare Non-Availability Statements ------------------------ (No longer needed)

 Tricare Obesity Treatment ----------------------------------- (Limited to 3 types)

 Tricare Obesity Treatment [01] ----------------------------------- (Demo project)

 Tricare One Year Limit ---------------------------------- (Overseas 2008 Waiver) 081201

 Tricare Osteopathic Therapy Coverage --- (Chiropractic services not allowed)

 Tricare Overseas Fraud/Abuse TMA Letter -------- (EOB verification sought)

 Tricare Overseas Phone Numbers -------------------------------- (Many toll free)

 Tricare Overseas Programs -------------------------------------- (Point-of-service)

 Tricare Overseas Programs [01] ----------------------------- (PI Satellite Office) 080715

 Tricare Pacific --------------------------------------- (Authorized PI provider lists)

 Tricare Pacific Authorizations ------------------------ (Mental/Physical therapy)

 Tricare Pacific Registration --------------------------------- (On line registration)
 Tricare Pharmacy Copay [01] ---------------------- Increase Impact on Savings)

 Tricare Pharmacy Copay for OHI ---------- (Paper claim submission required)

 Tricare Pharmacy Generics Policy ------------ (2005 medical necessity criteria)

 Tricare Pharmacy Paper Claim -------------------------------- (Paper trail to end)

 Tricare Pharmacy Policy --------------------------------- (Providing medications)

 Tricare Pharmacy Policy [01] ------------------------ (Mail Order Inducements)

 Tricare Pharmacy Policy [02] ---------------------- (Medicare Part “D” Impact)

 Tricare Pharmacy Policy [03] ------------------------------------------ (Walgreens) 081115

 Tricare Pharmacy Rates – see Tri: Uniform Formulary

 Tricare Pharmacy Search Tool ------------------------- (New formulary locator)

 Tricare Physician Availability ------------------------------------------ (Declining) 081201

 Tricare PI Fee Schedule ------------------------------------------ (New 1 NOV 08) 081115

 Tricare Plus [01] ------------------------------------------------ (Primary care only)

 Tricare Preventive Health Program ------------------------------ (TFL Excluded) 080515

 Tricare Prime -------------------------------------- (Advantages & disadvantages)

 Tricare Prime Allotment ---------------------------------------------- (New option)

 Tricare Prime Allotment [01] ------------------------ (Available thru retiree pay)

 Tricare Prime Allotment [02] ---------------------------------- (Pay by allotment)

 Tricare Prime Networks -------------------------------------- (Too costly to keep)

 Tricare Prime Premium Allotments ----------------------- (Available to retirees)

 Tricare Prime Remote --------------------------------------------------- (What it is)

 Tricare Prime Travel Impact ------------------------------------- (50% cost share)

 Tricare Prime Travel Reimbursement ------------------------------ (100 miles +)

 Tricare Problems Investigated ------------------------ (Committee hearing held)

 Tricare Problems Investigated [1] ----------- (Admin hassles & low payments)

 Tricare Provider Availability [01] ------------------------- (2007 Survey Results) 080415

 Tricare Provider Tax Credit ------------------------------------------------ (Oregon)

 Tricare Providers -------------------------------------------------------------- (Types)

 Tricare RC Family Demo Benefit ----------------------- (Extended to 31 Oct 07)

 Tricare Region South ------------------ (Completion of the Region realignment)

 Tricare Region Transition Tips -------------------------------- (Points of contact)

 Tricare Region West ----------------------------------------- (Transition complete)

 Tricare Reimbursement Rates ------------------------------------ (2007 Changes)

 Tricare Reimbursement Rates [01] ------------------------------ (Higher Copays)

 Tricare Reimbursement Rates [02] ------------------------------------- (Overseas) 080515

 Tricare Reserve Select [01] ---------- (Change to include all ruled out of order)

 Tricare Reserve Select [02] ------------------------------ (3000 reserves enrolled)

 Tricare Reserve Select [03] ----------------------------- (8.5% premium increase)

 Tricare Reserve Select [04] -------------------------------------- (Costly for users)

 Tricare Reserve Select [05] ---------------------------------------- (Begins 1 OCT)

 Tricare Reserve Select [06] --------------------------- (TRS Publications Issued)

 Tricare Reserve Select [07] --------------------------------- (Revamped program)

 Tricare Reserve Select [08] ----------------------------- (Continuation coverage)

 Tricare Reserve Select [08] ----------------------------- (Continuation coverage)

 Tricare Reserve Select [09] ---------------------------- (Reservists Overcharged)

 Tricare Reserve Select Rules ----------------- (Non-mobilized Reserve Tricare)

 Tricare Reserve/Guard Buy In ---------------- (HR 3365 provisions approved)

 Tricare Reserve/Guard Buy In [01] ------------------------------------- (SA 5281) 081015

 Tricare Retail Pharmacy Program ----------------------------------- (Use Criteria)

 Tricare Retail Pharmacy Program [01] ----------------- (Transitional problems)

 Tricare Retail Pharmacy Program [02] ------------- (Medical necessity criteria)

 Tricare Retail Pharmacy Rebates --------------------------- ($450 million owed)

 Tricare Retention at 65---------------------------------------- (Medicare’s Impact)

 Tricare Rx Drug Dispute ------------------------------------ (Mail order vs. retail)

 Tricare Rx Drug Dispute [01] -------------------------------- (No 2007 discount)

 Tricare School Physical Coverage ------------------------- (Age 5 to 12 allowed)

 Tricare Selection Considerations ----------------------------- (Employer Policies) 080501

 Tricare Sitrep MAR 05 ------------ (Physician/facility availability diminishing)

 Tricare Skilled Nursing & LTC ---------------------------------- (What they are)
 Tricare Step Therapy Regime --------------------------- (Sleep aids experiment)

 Tricare Supplemental Ins [03] ------------------------- (New Law Clarification) 080415

 Tricare Supplemental Insurance ----------------------------- (NDAA 01 Impact)

 Tricare Supplemental Insurance [01] ---------------------- (Factors to consider)

 Tricare Supplemental Insurance [02] --------------------------- (Cafeteria plans)

 Tricare Supplemental Insurers --------------------------------------------- (Listing)

 Tricare Survivor Benefits ------------------------------------ (Enhanced benefits)

 Tricare Survivor Benefits [01] ------------------------------- (NDAA 06 Impact)

 Tricare TAMP ---------------------------------------------- (Extended to 180 days)

 Tricare Tax Free Premiums ---------------------------- (Bills introduced Mar 05)

 Tricare Tax Free Premiums [01] ---------------------- (Anticipated Vet Savings)

 Tricare Tax Free Premiums [02] --------------------------- (Cosponsors needed)

 Tricare Telephone Survey --------------------------------------- (Input requested)

 Tricare Third Tier Rx ------------------------- (Standby for some higher copays)

 Tricare TMOP ------------------------------------------------------------- (Overseas)

 Tricare TOP TFL ----------------------------------------------------- (Overseas use)

 Tricare T-Pharm Contract -------------------------------- (Solicitation Cancelled)

 Tricare TRDP ------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Tricare TRDP [01] --------------------------------------------- (1999 rate increase)

 Tricare TRDP [02] --------------------------------------------- (2002 rate increase)

 Tricare TRDP [03] --------------------------------------------- (2006 rate increase)

 Tricare Triwest RC Resource Center --------------------- (Website for Reserves)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [01] ------------------ (Nexium & Teveten copays)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [02] --------------------- (Non-formulary additions)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [03] ---------- (Impotency drugs included in 3Rx)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [04] -------------- (New meds added to formulary)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [05] ------------------ (Bad news for senior retirees)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [06] -------------------------- (3 added – 16 deleted)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [07] ------------------------- (More drugs proposed)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [08] ---------------------------------- (Tier Changes)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [09] -------------------------------------- (3rd tier list)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [10] ----------------------------------- (Tier Changes)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [11] ----------------------------------- (Tier Changes)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [12] ----------------------------------- (Tier Changes)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [13] ----------------------------------- (Tier Changes)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [14] --------------------------- (90 Days Insufficient)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [15] ----------------------------------- (Tier Changes)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [16] ----------------------------------- (Tier Changes)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [17] ----------------- (Beneficiary Input Procedure)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [18] --------------------------- (More Tier Changes)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [19] ----------------------------------- (Tier Changes)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [20] ------------------------- (More DoD Proposals)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [21] -------------------------- (Changes Announced)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [22] ---------------------- (Change Announcement)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [23] ------------------------------- (More $22 Drugs)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [24] --------------------- (Change Announcements)

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [25] --------------------- (JUL Recommendations) 080801

 Tricare Uniform Formulary [26] ----------------------------- (BAP Mtg Results) 081015

 Tricare URFS ------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview) 080915

 Tricare URFS [01] ------------------------------------------ (DEERS Verification) 080915

 Tricare User Fee ------------------------------------------------------ (Under review)

 Tricare User Fee [01] ------------------------------------ (Big increases proposed)

 Tricare User Fee [02] --------------------------------- (Endorsed by Joint Chiefs)

 Tricare User Fee [03] -------------------------------------- (Savings questionable)

 Tricare User Fee [04] ------------------------------------ (Letters to the president)

 Tricare User Fee [05] --------------------------------------------- (Increase details)

 Tricare User Fee [06] ----------------------------------------- (Proposal reactions)

 Tricare User Fee [07] ------------------------------------------ (AFSA comments)

 Tricare User Fee [08] ------------------------------------------- (A step backward)

 Tricare User Fee [09] ------------------------------------------ (HASC opposition)

 Tricare User Fee [10] ------------------------------------- (HR 4949 blocking bill)

 Tricare User Fee [11] -------------------------------------- (Amendment rejected)

 Tricare User Fee [12] ----------------------------------------- (S.2617 introduced)

 Tricare User Fee [13] --------------------------------------- (On hold till JAN 08)

 Tricare User Fee [14] -------------------------------------------- (DoD still wants)

 Tricare User Fee [15] --------------------------------------- (DoD Increase Press)

 Tricare User Fee [16] ------------------------------------ (H.R. 4949 Introduced)

 Tricare User Fee [17] ------------------------------------------- (Hikes Inevitable)

 Tricare User Fee [18] ---------------------------------------- (DoD Ups the Ante)

 Tricare User Fee [19] ------------------------------------------ (S.605 Introduced)

 Tricare User Fee [20] ----------------------------------------- (Proposed Increase)

 Tricare User Fee [21] ------------------------------------ (Proposed DoD Budget)

 Tricare User Fee [22] ----------------------------------------- (Pharmacy Copays)

 Tricare User Fee [23] ----------------------------------- (SASC Rejects Increase)

 Tricare User Fee [24] ----------------------------- (Vet Groups Alleged Support) 080401

 Tricare User Fee [24] ----------------------------- (Vet Groups Alleged Support) 080315

 Tricare User Fee [25] ----------------------------- (Vet Increase Support Varies) 080415

 Tricare User Fee [26] ------------------------------------ (Conditions for Support) 080501

 Tricare User Fee [27] ------------------------------------- (Woes Demand Action) 080801

 Tricare Viagra Coverage ----------------------------------------------- (Guidelines)

 Tricare Vision Benefits -------------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 Tricare Website ---------------------------------------------------------- (Revamped)

 Tricare WIC Overseas Program ---------------------------------------- (What it is)

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud ---------------------------------- (PI 1999Indictments)

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [01] --------------------------- (PI 2001 Convictions)

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [02] -------------------- (Health Visions Indictment)

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [03] -------------- (Medco $155 million settlement)

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [04] ------------------------------ (HVC pleads guilty)

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [05] -------------- (PI Claim Payment Suspensions)

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [06] ----------------------------- ($40 million lawsuit)

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [07] ---------------------------- ($100+ million in PI) 080501

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [08] ----------------------- (HV to Pay $100 million) 080501

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [09] ---------------------- (PI Scamming Continues) 080501

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [10] ------------------------- (Greenbelt MD $247K) 080515

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [11] ----------------------------- (5 years for $100M) 080701

 Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [12] -------------------------------------- (Retribution) 080701

 Tricare/Medicare Combined Benefit ---------------------------------- (Under 65) 081101

 Tricare: Pharmacy New Rates ------------------------------ (Effective 3 May 04)

 Tricare: Region North -------------------------------------- (Transition completed)

 Trichloroethylene (TCE) Exposure ------------------------- (Impact on Humans)

 TRRx – see Tricare Retail Pharmacy Program

 TRRx [03] ------------------------------------------------------- (New Law Impact) 080915

 TRS – see Tricare Reserve Select

 TRS [10] -------------------------------------------------------- (Permanent Benefit) 081015

 TRS [10] -------------------------------------------------------- (Premium Decrease) 081201

 TSA Data Breach ------------------------------------------ (Privacy officials meet)

 TSGLI ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Only $1 more)

 TSGLI (Traumatic Servicemembers Group Life Insurance)

 TSGLI [01] --------------------------------------------------- (Pay Out Retroactive)

 TSGLI [02] ------------------------------------------------------- (Benefits Expand) 081215

 TSP ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 TSP [01] --------------------------------------- (Open season 1 OCT thru 31 DEC)

 TSP [02] --------------------------------------------- (10% of base pay maximum)

 TSP [03] -------------------------------------------- (Elimination of open seasons)

 TSP [04] ------------------------------------------------------ (Data security review)

 TSP [05] ------------------------------------------------- (Cashout upon retirement)

 TSP [06] ---------------------------------------------------------- (September gains)

 TSP [07] ------------------------------------------------- (Legislative agenda 2007)

 TSP [08] ----------------------------------------------- (Contribution limits raised)

 TSP [09] --------------------------------------------------- (Hackers steal $35,000)

 TSP [10] ------------------------------------------------------------ (FEB 08 Losses)

 TSP [11] ----------------------------------------------------------- (Slide Continues) 081115

 TSP {Thrift Savings Plan}

 TSP Scam ------------------------------------------------------------ (Where to call)

 Tuberculosis -------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview) 081015

 Tuberculosis [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Philippine Alert) 081015

 Tuition – see Vet Educational Benefits

 Tuition Aid for RC -------------------------------------------- (Summary by State)

 Tuition Waiver Denials - TX ------------------------------------ (Immigrant Vets)

 TV Analog to Digital Conversion ------------------------------ (Did you know?)

 Twilight Brigade ----------------------------------------------- (Do Not Die Alone)

 Two-Parent Consent Law ----------------- (New criteria for minor’s passports)

 U of U Hospital Data Breach]  ------------------------------ (2.2 million @ Risk) 080615
 Bank of NY Data Breach]  ----------------------------------- (4.5 million @ Risk) 080615

 U.S. & Japan Social Security Agreement ------- (Double taxation eliminated)

 U.S. Citizenship for Enlistees ------------------- (Expedited citizenship in 1 yr)

 U.S. Passport Policy [01] ---------------------------- (New Travel Requirement)

 U.S. Savings Bonds ----------------------------------------------- (Accountability)

 U.S. Savings Bonds [01] -------------------------------------------------- (Cashing)

 U.S. Savings Bonds [02] -------------------------------------------- (Replacement)

 U.S. Savings Bonds [03] ------------------------------------------- (Online Access)

 UK Entry Clearance Requirement ------------------------ (Effective 13 JAN 04)

 Unapproved Prescription Drugs --------------------------- (No FDA Master List) 081201

 Unconditional Surrender Statue ------------------------------ (Now in San Diego)

 Unified Medical Command ---------------------------------- (Jan 07 Target Date)

 Unified Medical Command [01] ---------------------------------------- (Rejected)

 Uniform Wearing ----------------------------------------------------- (Federal Law) 081101

 Uniform Wearing [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Halloween) 081115

 Uniform Wearing [02] ----------------------------------------- (Service’s Position) 081115

 United Nations Memorial Wall ----------------------- (Contains 40,895 Names)

 United Nations Memorial Wall [01] ------------------------------ (Korean Tours)

 USAF Early Retirements -------------------------------- (Applications by 1 SEP)

 USAF Records Access Change -------------------- (Discharges after 1 OCT 04)

 USAF Reserve Retirement ------------------------------ (Submission Guidelines)

 USAF Retiree Funerals ------------------------------------------- (Policy Changes)

 USAF Return to Active Duty ------------------------------------------- (Programs) 081201

 USCG Cell Phone *CG Use ------------------------------------ (Change in policy)

 USCG WWII Vet Outreach Campaign --------------- (Oral histories requested)

 USERRA -------------------------------------------------------- (Rights if called up)

 USERRA [01] -------------------------------------------- (Vet employment rights)

 USERRA [02] --------------------------------------------------- (Know your rights)

 USERRA [03] ------------------------------------------------------ (OSC vs. VETS)

 USERRA [04] --------------------------------------------- (25% Vets Dissatisfied)

 USERRA [05] ------------------------------------------ (Sole Jurisdiction of DOL)

 USERRA [06] ----------------------------- (Proposed Legislation) 080815

 USERRA {Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act}

 USFHP -------------------------------------------------------- (Enrollment Criteria)

 USFHP (Uniformed Services Family Health Program)

 USFHP [01] ---------------------------------------------- (TRICARE Prime option)

 USFSPA & Divorce ------------------------------- (Retired pay marital property)

 USFSPA & Divorce [01] --------------------------------- (10-year-rule proposal)

 USFSPA & Divorce [02] --------------------- (Litigation Tactics) 080815

 USFSPA (Uniform Services Former Spouses Protection Act)

 USFSPA (Uniform Services Former Spouses Protection Act)

 USFSPA Lawsuit ------------- (Elimination of the post-divorce pay increases)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [01] ------------------------- (Lawsuit to reform or repeal act)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [02] ------------------------------------------ (Legal team hired)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [03] -------------------------------------- (Will file early 2004)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [04] ------------------------------------ (Divorcees go to court)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [05] ---------------------------------------- (Sept 10 court date)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [06] ------------------------ (Motion Heard-But Not Decided)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [07] ---------------------------- (Federal Court dismisses case)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [08] ---------------------------------- (3 of 4 claims dismissed)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [09] ----------------------------- (Rumsfeld unaware of policy)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [10] ----------------------------------------- (NMFA comments)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [11] ----------------------------- (Supreme Court Appeal Next)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [12] ------------------------------- (Supreme Court Petitioned)

 USFSPA Lawsuit [13] -------------------------------- (Supreme Court Rejection)

 USMC Commemorative Coin -------------------------------- (Struck 25 May 05)

 USMC Commemorative Coin [01] ------------------------------- (How to obtain)

 USMC Involuntary Recall --------------------------- (Individual Ready Reserve)

 USMC Personal Data Breach ------------------------------- (Another laptop lost)

 USMC Reenlistment Offered ------------------------ (Former Marines Eligible)

 USMC Retirement Guide --------------------------------------------- (Availability)

 USMC Stamps ---------------------------------------------------------- (Availability)

 USN Normandy Monument ------------------------------ (Recognition oversight)

 USN/USMC Email Access ------------------------ (Removed from official sites)

 USO ------------------------------------------------------ (New DC Airport Lounge)

Express Mail USPS  ---------------------------------------------- (Service details)

 USS Iwo Jima Katrina Support ------------- (CO’s comments on involvement)

 VA - How to File a Claim [01] ------------------------ (Online Now Authorized) 080801

 VA – see AO

 VA – see Foreign Medical Program

 VA & 109th Congress ------------------------------------------------ (CRS Report)

 VA Adaptive Housing --------------------------- (New temporary living benefit)

 VA Adaptive Housing [01] ------------------------------------- (Compromise bill)

 VA AFGE Suit --------------------------------------------- (Physician pay dispute)

 VA Aids Care ---------------------------------------------------- (Eligible to Enroll)

 VA Aids Care [01] -------------------------------- (Testing Delay Complications)

 VA Alert VAS Alert --------------------------------------------- (Copycat website)

 VA Appeal Process ------------------------------------------------ (Sep 03 Rulings)

 VA Appeals --------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 VA Appeals [01] -------------------------------------------------- (Process Rulings)

 VA Appeals [02] ---------------------------------------------------- (Court Backlog)

 VA Appeals [03] ------------------------------------------- (Dealing with Backlog)

 VA Appeals [04] ---------------------------------------- (Vet Lawyer Disbarment) 080701

 VA Appointments --------------------------------------------- (SC priority access)

 VA Appointments [01] -------------------------------------- (Taking longer to get)

 VA Appointments [02] ------------------------------------- (Longer waiting times)

 VA Appointments [03] ----------------------------------- (30+ Day Delay Status)

 VA Appointments [04] ---------------------------------------------- (Flaws Found) 081215

 VA Benefit Rolls --------------------------------------------------------- (Sep 2007) 080601

 VA Benefits -------------------------------------------------------- (Informing Vets) 081215

 VA Benefits - Woman --------------------------------------------- (Same as males)

 VA Benefits - Woman [01] -------------------- (VA reaches out to women vets)

 VA Benefits Advisory Committee --------------------------------- (Membership) 081015

 VA Benefits Guide ----------------------------------------------------- (2008 Issue)

 VA Benefits Pamphlet ----------------------------------------------- (Quick source)

 VA Benefits/Services outside U.S ------------------------------------- (Summary)

 VA Blue Water Claims [01] -------------------------------- (Disability/DIC/CLL)

 VA Blue Water Claims [02] ---------------------------- (Manual M21-1 Change) 080501

 VA Blue Water Claims [03] ----------------------------------------------- (Denied) 080615

 VA Blue Water Claims [04] ----------------------------------- (Writ of Certiorari) 081101

 VA Bonuses -------------------------------------------------- (Amount Questioned)

 VA Bonuses [01] ------------------------------------- (Secretary Asked to Resign)

 VA Bonuses [02] ------------------------------------------ (HR 2292 Would Block)

 VA Bonuses [03] --------------------------------------- (Acknowledges Problems)

 VA Boston Hospitals --------------------------------------- (Status Quo Retained)

 VA Brachytherapy Treatments ------------------------- (Some Improperly Done) 080715

 VA Budget 2007 ------------------------------------------------------- (Insufficient)

 VA Budget 2007 [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Inadequate)

 VA Budget 2007 [02] --------------------------------------------- (Fees & copays)

 VA Budget 2007 [03] --------------------------------- ($25.4 billion for medical)

 VA Budget 2007 [04] ----------------------------------------- (House vote 395-0)

 VA Budget 2007 [05] ------------------------------------------- (Senate Proposal)

 VA Budget 2007 [06] ------------------------------ ($10 billion underestimated)

 VA Budget 2007 [07] -------------------------- (Awaiting House reconciliation)

 VA Budget 2007 [08] ------------------------------- (Republicans block funding)

 VA Budget 2007 [09] --------------------------------------- (Agreement Reached)

 VA Budget 2007 [10] ------------------------------------- (Continuing resolution)

 VA Budget 2007 [11] ----------------------------------------------- (Funding Shift)

 VA Budget 2008 -------------------------------------------- ($87 billion proposed)

 VA Budget 2008 [02] ------------------------------------------- (VFW comments)

 VA Budget 2008 [03] ------------------------------------------- (DAV comments)

 VA Budget 2008 [04] ------------------------------------- (Fee Increase unlikely)

 VA Budget 2008 [05] ------------------------------------ (Fee increases rejected)

 VA Budget 2008 [06] ----------------------------- (Senate Committee approved)

 VA Budget 2008 [07] ------------------------------------- (Another Senate delay)

 VA Budget 2008 [08] --------------------------- (Rhetorical Firefight Escalates)

 VA Budget 2008 [09] --------------------------------------------. (New Approach)

 VA Budget 2008 [10] ---------------------------------- (Combined Spending Bill)

 VA Budget 2008 [11] --------------------------------------- (Emergency Funding)

 VA Budget 2008 [12] -------------------------- (Emergency Funding Approved)

 VA Budget 2009 ------------------------------------------ (President's Submission)

 VA Budget 2009 [01] ------------------------------------- (Reactions to Proposal)

 VA Budget 2009 [02] ------------------------------------------- (HCVA Concerns)

 VA Budget 2009 [03] --------------------------------- (Subcommittee Approved) 080701

 VA Budget 2009 [04] -------------------------------------- (Bush Threatens Veto) 080801

 VA Burial Benefit --------------------------------------------------------- (Veterans)

 VA Burial Benefit [01] -------------------------- (Sunset Provision Elimination)

 VA Burial Benefit [02] ----------------------------------- (Inform your Relatives)

 VA Burial Benefit [03] ------------------------------------------------- (Correction)

 VA Burial Benefit [04] --------------------------- (Private Cemetery Headstone) 080515

 VA Burial Benefits (Active Duty) ------------------------------------- (Summary)

 VA Burial Program Survey ----------------------------- (3 JAN thru 28 FEB 08)

 VA CAD/CAM Dentistry ---------------------------------------- (One Visit Caps) 080401

 VA Cancer Lawsuit --------------------------------- (Family awarded $500,000)

 VA Cancer Reporting Policy ----------------------------- (Hampering Research)

 VA Care Vet Backlash ---------------------------------------- (Claim acceptance)

 VA Caregiver Program --------------------------------- (Pilot Programs Funded)

 VA Category 8 Care [01] ----------------------------------- (Bills to restore care)

 VA Category 8 Care [02] --------------------------- (1.8 million vets uninsured)

 VA Category 8 Care [03] ----------------------------------------- (S.1233 impact)

 VA Category 8 Care [04] ----------------------------------------- (Policy Review)

 VA Category 8 Care [05] ----------------------------------- (Lower Income Cap) 080401

 VA Category 8 Care [06] ----------------------------- (Tied to Funding Reform) 080901

 VA Category 8 Care [07] ---------------------------------- (Campaign Promises) 081115

 VA Category 8 Care [08] ------------------------------- (Beware Rationed Care) 081201

 VA CBI ----------------------------------------------------------- (Help-line service)

 VA CBOC Openings ----------------------------------------------- (25 new clinics)

 VA Cemeteries -------------------------------------------------- (Demand increase)

 VA Cemeteries [01] ---------------------------------------------- (Burial eligibility)

 VA Cemeteries [02] ----------------------------------------- (Parity for tribal vets)

 VA Cemetery Memorials Inventory ------------------------- (Volunteers sought)

 VA Chiropractic Care ------------------------------------------------ (New benefit)

 VA Chiropractic Care [01] --------------------------- (Expansion to 26 facilities)

 VA Chiropractic Care [02] ---------------------------------------------- (H.R.1470)

 VA Claim Backdating --------------------------------------- (Under Investigation) 081201

 VA Claim Backlog ----------------------------------- (463,000 outstanding 2002)

 VA Claim Backlog [01] ------------------------------ (Long-term goal 125 days)

 VA Claim Backlog [02] ----------------- (OIF/OEF higher processing priority)

 VA Claim Backlog [03] ---------------------------- (Caseload warnings ignored)

 VA Claim Backlog [04] ------------------------------------ (House panel hearing)

 VA Claim Backlog [05] -------------------------------- (Proposed fixes rejected)

 VA Claim Backlog [06] ----------------------------- (Washington DC the worst)

 VA Claim Backlog [07] --------------------------------------------- (125 day goal)

 VA Claim Backlog [08] --------------------------------------- (Increased funding)

 VA Claim Backlog [09] ----------------------- (H.R.3047 automation mandate)

 VA Claim Backlog [10] -------------------------- (Trial approach endorsement)

 VA Claim Backlog [11] --------------------------------------- (VA distorts report)

 VA Claim Backlog [12] -------------------------------- (Cut Waiting Tim by 2/3)

 VA Claim Backlog [13] --------------------------------- No Improvement FY 07)

 VA Claim Backlog [14] ----------------------------- (29 JAN HVAC Summary)

 VA Claim Backlog [15] ------------------------------ (GAO Faults VA Training) 080601

 VA Claim Backlog [16] ----------------------------------------------------- (Status) 080715

 VA Claim Backlog [17] -------------------------------------- (Law Slows Claims) 080715

 VA Claim Backlog [18] --------------------------------- (8,763 Vets Die Waiting) 080801

 VA Claim Backlog [19] ---------------------------------------- (Changes Coming) 081015

 VA Claim Backlog [20] ---------------------------------------- (New York Office) 081215

 VA Claim Decision Representation ------------------------ (New bill H.R.4914)

 VA Claim Delay [02] -------------------------------------- (VDBCMA H.R.5892) 080501

 VA Claim Denial ------------------------------------- (Multiple claim submission)

 VA Claim Doctor Letter ------------------------------------------- (Do it yourself)

 VA Claim Doctor Letter [01] -------------------------------------- (Sample Letter)

 VA Claim Error Rate ----------------------------------------------- (Not improving)

 VA Claim Error Rate [01] ------------------------ (House Oversight Committee)

 VA Claim Filing Sources ----------------------------------- (You may be eligible)

 VA Claim Fixers ------------------------------------------- (Jeopardizing Benefits)

 VA Claim Representation --------------------------------------- (S.2694 to rectify)

 VA Claim Representation [01] -------------------------- (Bill impact questioned)

 VA Claim Representation [02] ----------------------------- (Approved by Senate)

 VA Claim Representation [03] -------------------------- (DAV Opposes S.2694)

 VA Claim Shredding ---------------------------------------- (Under Investigation) 081101

 VA Claim Shredding [01] -------------------------------- (Policy Under Review) 081115

 VA Claim Shredding [02] -------------------------------- (Culture of Dishonesty) 081201

 VA Claim Shredding [03] ---------------------------- (Vet Protection Expanded) 081201

 VA Claim Tips -------------------------------------------------- (What to Research)

 VA Claims Assistance ----------------- (Veterans Claims Assistance Act 2000)

 VA Claims Assistance [01] -------------------------- (New standard favors vets)

 VA Claims Assistance [02] ------------------------------------ (Secondary claims)

 VA Claims Assistance [03] ------------------------------- (Triple Compensation)

 VA CLEP Reimbursement ---------------------------------------- ($60 Exam Fee)

 VA Clinic Indianapolis IN ------------------------------------------ (Fund source)

 VA Clinic Openings ---------------------------------------------- (25 new CBOCs)

 VA Clinic Openings [01] ----------------------------- (16 new outpatient clinics)

 VA Clinic Openings [02] ---------------------------------- (Cape Coral New Site)

 VA Clinic Openings [03] ------------------------- (Yuma/Burlington/Goodland)

 VA Clinic Openings [04] ----------------------------------------- (38 in 22 States)

 VA Clinic Openings [05] ---------------------------------- (Guam Summer 2009)

 VA Clinic Openings [06] ---------------------------- (Non-hospital Dental Care)

 VA Clinic Openings [07] ----------------------------------------- (Cape Coral FL)

 VA Clinic Openings [08] ----------------------------------------- (2008 Openings) 080401

 VA Clinic Openings [09] ----------------------------------------------- (H.R 5856) 080601

 VA Clinic Openings [10] ----------------------------------------- (44 New Clinics) 080701

 VA Clinic Openings [11] ----------------------------------------- (31 New Clinics) 081215

 VA Clothing Allowance ------------------------------------------------- (Overview) 081015

 VA CNH -------------------------------------------------------- (Nursing home care)

 VA COLA 2004 ----------------------------------------------------- (2.1% increase)

 VA COLA 2006 ----------------------------------------------------- (4.1% increase)

 VA COLA 2007 ------------------------------------------------ (S.2563 introduced)

 VA COLA 2007 [01] -------------------------------------------- (Potentially 2.9%)

 VA COLA 2007 [02] -------------------------------------------- (Potentially 2.9%)

 VA COLA 2007 [03] -------------------------------------------- (Increase of 3.3%)

 VA COLA 2007 [04] -------------------------------------- (Summary of Increases)

 VA COLA 2008 -------------------------------------------- (Summary of Increase)

 VA COLA 2009 ------------------------------------------------ (Senate Bill Passes) 080815

 VA COLA 2009 ------------------------------------------------------ (Clears House) 080915

 VA Combat Veteran Health Care ----------------------- (Effective immediately)

 VA Combat Veteran Health Care [01] ------------------------ (Good for 2 years)

 VA Combat Veteran Health Care [02] ----------------------------- (5 Year Limit)

 VA Combat Veteran Health Care [03] ----------------- (Combat Vet Eligibility) 081015

 VA Commercial Insurance Coverage --------------------- (National Agreement) 080601

 VA Comp Payment Disparity [01] ---------------------- (Comparisons by state)

 VA Comp Payment Disparity [02] -------------------------- (IG report released)

 VA Comp Payment Disparity [03] ------------------ (VA Struggling to explain)

 VA Comp Payment Disparity [04] -------------- (PTSD 2nd review cancelled)

 VA Comp Payment Disparity [05] ------------- (Claim resubmission required)

 VA Comp Payment Disparity [06] -------------------------- (Outreach program)

 VA Comp Payment Disparity [07] ------------------------ (Disparities continue)

 VA Comp Payment Disparity [08] ------------------------- (IDA Report Results)

 VA Comp Payment Disparity [10] ------------------------------------- (H.R.5709) 080501

 VA Comp Pmt Disparity [09] ---------------------------------- (House Examines)

 VA Compensation & Pensions ----------------------------------------- (Summary)

 VA Compensation & Pensions [01] --------------- (HR 4843 increase proposal)

 VA Compensation Garnishment ------------------------ (Alimony/Child support) 080401

 VA Compensation Levels Inconsistent ----------- (Award levels by state differ)

 VA Compensation Rate Tables 2005-------------------------. (Effective DEC 04)

 VA Compensation Rates (DIC): ---------------------- (2007 Monthly Payments)

 VA Compensation Rates (Disability) ---------------------- (2009 Mo Payments) 081215

 VA Compensation Rates (Disability) ---------------- (2007 Monthly Payments)

 VA Compensation Rates (Disability) ---------------- (2008 Monthly Payments)

 VA Compensation Rates (Other) --------------------- (2007 Monthly Payments)

 VA Compensation Rates (SMC) --------------------- (2007 Monthly Payments)

 VA Consolidated Mail-out Pharmacy------------------------ (Major Expansion)

 VA Copay --------------------------------------------------------------- (2002 Rates)

 VA Copay [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Low Iincome Vets)

 VA Copay [02] -------------------------------------------------- (Insurance Refund)

 VA Copay [03] -------------------------------------------------- (Increase Proposal)

 VA Copay [04] --------------------------------------------------------- (2006 Rates)

 VA Credibility -------------------------------------- (Key lawmaker Losing Faith) 081101

 VA CWT & IT ---------------------------------------------- (Change in tax status)

 VA CWT & IT [01] ---------------------------------------------- (Ruled Tax-Free)

 VA Data Breach ---------------------------------------- (26,500,000 vets exposed)
 VA Data Breach [01] ---------------------------------------------------------- (Q&A)
 VA Data Breach [02] ----------------------------------------(Funding & hearings)
 VA Data Breach [03] -------------------------------------- (Legislation & reward)
 VA Data Breach [04] ------------------------------------------ (Vet action to take)

 VA Data Breach [05] ------------------------------------------ (Impact on S.1408)
 VA Data Breach [06] ------------------------------------------------- ($50k reward)
 VA Data Breach [07] --------------------------------------------------(Teleworking)
 VA Data Breach [08] ------------------------------------ (Vets affected expands)
 VA Data Breach [09] ------------------------------------------- (Lawsuit initiated)

 VA Data Breach [10] ---------------------------------- (Other VA data breaches)

 VA Data Breach [11] ----------------------------------------------- (Police reports)
 VA Data Breach [12] ---------------------------------------- (Long term situation)
 VA Data Breach [13] ------------------------------------------(Another revelation)
 VA Data Breach [14] ----------------------------------------- (Vet compensation)
 VA Data Breach [15] -------------------------------------------------- (Cost to VA)

 VA Data Breach [16] ------------------------------------- (Free credit monitoring)

 VA Data Breach [17] ---------------------------------------------- (Who’s at fault)

 VA Data Breach [18] ------------------------------------------------ (CISO resigns)
 VA Data Breach [19] -------------------------------------(Lawsuits & Protection)

 VA Data Breach [20] ----------------------------- (Credit Monitoring Cancelled)

 VA Data Breach [21] --------------------------------------------- (CBO Estimates)
 VA Data Breach [22] ---------------------------------------- (More VA Breaches)

 VA Data Breach [23] ------------------------------------ (Unanswered Questions)

 VA Data Breach [24] -------------------------------------- (Data to be Encrypted)

 VA Data Breach [25] --------------------------------- (2nd Computer Recovered)

 VA Data Breach [26] -------------------------------------------- (Legal Data Loss)

 VA Data Breach [27] --------------------------------- (Another Computer Stolen)

 VA Data Breach [28] --------------------- (Comprehensive Legislation Needed)

 VA Data Breach [29] ---------------------------------------- (Hard Drive Missing)

 VA Data Breach [30] ---------------------------------- (VA Not Serious Enough)

 VA Data Breach [31] ----------------------------------- (Expect Future Incidents)

 VA Data Breach [32] -------------------------------------------- ($25,000 Reward)

 VA Data Breach [33] ------------------------------------------------ (GAO Report)

 VA Data Breach [34] ------------------------------------- ($20 Million Budgeted)

 VA Data Breach [35] ---------------------------------------------- (VA IG Report)

 VA Data Breach [36] ----------------------------------------- (53 Computers Lost)

 VA Data Breach [37] ----------------------------------------- (Risk Still Remains)Bottom of Form

 VA Dental Treatment ---------------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 VA Dental Treatment [01] ----------------------------------- (Outpatient Change) 080401

 VA Dental Treatment [01] ----------------------------------- (Outpatient Change) 080315

 VA Dental Treatment [02] --------------------------- (Eligibility Expansion Bill) 080501

 VA Dental Treatment [03] ----------------------------------------- (VA Insurance) 080701

 VA Dependent Burial --------------------------------------------- (Who is Eligible)

 VA Diabetes Mellitus Care ------------------------ (VN Presumptive Condition)

 VA Diabetes Mellitus Care [01] ------------------------------- (Kudos to the VA)

 VA Diabetes Mellitus Care [02] ------------------------ (New drug being tested)

 VA Diabetes Mellitus Care [03] ---------------- (Avandia Formulary Deletion)

 VA Diabetes Mellitus Care [04] ------------------------------- (Education Drive)

 VA Diabetes Mellitus Care [05] -------------------------------------- (Nam Vets) 081115

 VA Diabetic Retinopathy Screening --------------------- (Tele-retinal Imaging)

 VA DIC Rates 2004 ----------------------------------------------------- (New rates)

 VA DIC Rates 2005 ----------------------------------------- (Effective 1 DEC 04)

 VA DIC Rates 2009 ------------------------------------------ (Monthly Payments) 081215

 VA Disability & SSDI --------------------------------------------- (Who is eligible)

 VA Disability Buyout [01] --------------------------------------- (Buyout Origins)
 VA Disability Buyout [02] -------------------------------------- (VDBC Studying)

 VA Disability Buyout [03] --------------------------- (CNA Report Conclusions)

 VA Disability Compensation ------------------------------------------------ (Facts)

 VA Disability Compensation [01] ------------------------------------ (Heads Up!)

 VA Disability Compensation [02] --------------------- (S2674/HR5509 Impact)

 VA Disability Compensation [03] ---------------------------- (Widows Cheated) 081215

 VA Disability Compensation 2003 ------------------------------------ (New rates)

 VA Disability Compensation 2004 ------------------------------------ (New rates)

 VA Disability Compensation 2006 ------------------------------------ (New rates)

 VA Disability Compensation 2007 ------------------------------------ (New rates)

 VA Disability Compensation Facts ------------------------------ (Good to know)

 VA Disability Lump Sum ---------------------------------- (Under consideration)

 VA Disability/Compensation System ------------------ (System Improvements)

 VA Diverting Patients -------------------------------------- (Nationwide Problem)

 VA DNA Database ------------------------------------------------- (Begins FY 07)

 VA Drug Testing on Vets ---------------------------------- (Hearings to be Held) 080701

 VA Drug Testing on Vets [01] --------------------------- (300 Studies Ongoing) 080701

 VA Drug Testing on Vets [02] ----------------------------------- (Hearings Held) 080715

 VA Duty to Veterans’ Families] ---------------------------------- (Ongoing Suit)

 VA Electronic Health Record --------------------------------------------- (Access)

 VA Emergency Care ------------------------------------------ (Eligibility Criteria)

 VA Emergency Care [01] ------------------------------ (Require vice Authorize) 080515

 VA Emergency Care [02] ----------------------------- (S.2142/H.R.3819 Status) 080601

 VA Enrollment Fee [01] ------------------------------------ (Proposed Increases)

 VA Estate Debt Collection ------------------------------------------- (Bill to Stop)

 VA Eye Care ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Criteria)

 VA Facility Expansion --------------------------------- (Muskogee/Popular Bluff)

 VA Facility Expansion [01] ---------------------------- (Rural Colorado/Kansas)

 VA Facility Expansion [02] -------------------------------- (23 New Vet Centers)

 VA Facility Expansion [03] ----------------------------- (Orlando New Hospital)

 VA Facility Expansion [04] ------------------------------------- (Lanai New OPC)

 VA Facility Expansion [05] --------------------------------------------- (Ft. Bragg)

 VA Facility Expansion [06] ------------------------- (Canandaigua Campus NY)

 VA Facility Expansion [07] ---------------------------------------- (Harlingen TX)

 VA Facility Expansion [08] ------------------------- (New Orleans Medical Ctr)

 VA Facility Expansion [09] ------------------------------------- (Los Angeles CA)

 VA Facility Expansion [10] ----------------------------------- (Chicago VA-DoD)

 VA Facility Funding ------------------------------------------ (Sharing Resources)

 VA Facility Maintenance --------------------------------- (1,100 Problems Cited)

 VA Fee Prescription Plan -------- (Applicable to vets not eligible for VA care)

 VA Fee-Basis Care ------------------------------------------------ (Who is Eligible)

 VA Filipino Health Care ------------------------ (U.S. permanent residents only)

 VA Flag-folding Recitation Ban ---------------------------------- (AL will ignore)

 VA Flag-folding Recitation Ban [01] ---------------------- (Ban clarified by VA)

 VA Flu Shots ------------------------------------------------------ (2007/08 Season)

 VA Flu Shots [01] ------------------------------------------ (48% Death reduction)

 VA Flu Shots [02] ------------------------------------------- (Only 44% Effective) 080501

 VA Franchise Program [01] ----------------------------------- (What’s available)

 VA Fraud -------------------------------------------------- (Defrauders Prosecuted)

 VA Fraud [01] ----------------------------------------------- ($120,000 Embezzled)

 VA Fraud [02] ------------------------------------------- (Concealed 2nd Marriage)

 VA Fraud [03] ------------------------------------------- (King WI Veterans Home)

 VA Fraud [04] --------------------------------------- (Monessen PA/Ellington CT)

 VA Fraud [05] ---------------------------------------------------------- (Loudon TN)

 VA Fraud [06] ------------------------------------------- (Wichita KS/Billings MT)

 VA Fraud [07] ----------------------------------------------------- (Parachute Colo)

 VA Fraud [08] --------------------------------------------------------- (Edmond OK) 080501

 VA Fraud [09] ---------------------------------------- (Lubbock TX/Roanoke VA) 080515

 VA Fraud [10] ----------------------------------------------------------- (Tampa FL) 080701

 VA Fraud [11] ------------------------------------------ (Hines IL CMOP Director) 080715

 VA Fraud [12] -------------------------------------------------- (Bonner County ID) 080901

 VA Fraud [13] ---------------------------------------------- (Arlington County VA) 081101

 VA Fraud [14] ------------------------------------------------------- (Pittsburgh PA) 081015

 VA Fraud [15] ------------------------------------------------------- (Louisville KY) 081201

 VA Funding 2004 -------------------------------- ($2.6 billion increase approved)

 VA GAO Findings -------------------------------------------------- (Not very good)

 VA GAO Findings [01] ----------------------------------------- (Room to Improve)

 VA Grave Locator ---------------------------------------- (Now available on Web)

 VA Gravesite Locator ------------------------------------------- (www.cem.va.gov)

 VA Gravesite Locator (Correction) ------- (Locate sites online w/family name)

 VA Gravesite Locator [01] ---------------------------- (1.9 million names added)

 VA Gravesite Locator [02] ------------------------------------- (Online site maps)

 VA Guardian ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Policy)

 VA Gulf War Advisory Board --------------------------------------- (Established) 080515

 VA Gulf War Advisory Committee [01] ---------------------------- (1st Meeting) 080701

 VA Handbook 2007 ----------------------------------------------- (Now Available)

 VA HBPC ---------------------------------------------------- (Home care program)

 VA Headstones & Markers --------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 VA Headstones & Markers [01] --------------------- (Eligibility & Availability)

 VA Headstones & Markers [02] ------------------------- (VA Regs Amendment)

 VA Health Benefits Fund ----------------------------------- (Taxpayer donations)

 VA Health Care Access ------------------------------------ (IG says not up to par)

 VA Health Care Funding [01] -------------------------- (Budget formula flawed)

 VA Health Care Funding [02] -------------------- (Vet spending spared 1% cut)

 VA Health Care Funding [03] --------------------------- (Budget process flawed)

 VA Health Care Funding [04] ----------------------------- (Assured funding bill)

 VA Health Care Funding [05] --------------------------------------- (Voted down)

 VA Health Care Funding [06] ------------------------------- (Increase in Claims)

 VA Health Care Funding [07] --------------------------------------- (H.J. Res. 20)

 VA Health Care Funding [08] ------------------ (Mandatory vice Discretionary)

 VA Health Care Funding [09] ---------------------------------- (Increase Praised)

 VA Health Care Funding [10] --------------------------------------- (No Cure-all)

 VA Health Care Funding [11] ------------------------------------ (IL referendum)

 VA Health Care Funding [12] -------------------- (S.2639 Mandatory Funding)

 VA Health Care Funding [13] ------------------------ (Advance Appropriations) 080701

 VA Health Care Funding [14] ------------------ (Dysfunctional Budget System) 080701

 VA Health Care Funding [15] ---------------------------------- (PVHCBR Effort) 080901

 VA Health Care Funding [16] ------------------------------------ (Ending Delays) 081015

 VA Health Care Funding [17] ------------ (Obama Supports Advance Funding) 081115

 VA Health Care Mandatory Funding ------------- (Future budgets in jeopardy)

 VA Health Care/Enrollment Q & A --------------------------- (Are You eligible?)

 VA Hearing Aids ----------------------------------------------- (Eligibility Criteria)

 VA Hefner Medical Center ------------------------------------------- (Assessment)

 VA Help Lines ------------------------------------------------ (Get second opinion)

 VA Help Lines [01] ----------------------------------------------- (House hearings)

 VA Hepatitis “C” Care --------------------------------------------------- (Web site)

 VA Hepatitis “C” Care [01] --------------------- (Treatment Completion Rates)

 VA Hiring [02] ----------------------------------------------------------- (Obstacles) 080415

 VA Hiring [03] ----------------------------------------------- (New Office Created) 080415

 VA Hiring Freeze Fallout ------------------------------------------- (Waiting Lists)

 VA Hiring Practices ------------------------------------------------ (Sex Offenders)

 VA Home Loan ----------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 VA Home Loan [02] ------------------------------------ (Certificate of Eligibility)

 VA Home Loan [03] --------------------------------------- (Increase to $333,700)

 VA Home Loan [04] ---------------------- (Significant changes signed into law)

 VA Home Loan [05] --------------------------------------- (Increase to $417,000)

 VA Home Loan [06] ------------------------------------------- (Beneficial to Vets)

 VA Home Loan [07] ---------------------------------------------------- (Reminder)

 VA Home Loan [08] --------------------------------------------------- (New Policy)

 VA Home Loan [09] ------------------------------ (125% Guarantee Legislation) 080415

 VA Home Loan [10] ---------------------------------- (2008 Legislative Package) 080501

 VA Home Loan [11] ----------------------------------------------------- (H.R.4884) 080515

 VA Home Loan [12] --------------------------------------- (Mortgage Assistance) 080615

 VA Home Loan [13] ------------------------------------------------- (Ceilings Rise) 080901

 VA Home Loan [14] ------------------------------ (Enhanced Options Available) 081101

 VA Home Loan Fees ---------------------------------------------- (2003 new rates)

 VA Homeless Vets [01] ------------------------------------------- (Senate hearing)

 VA Homeless Vets [02] ------------------------------------- (Bed Shortage in 07)
 VA Homeless Vets [03] ------------------------------ (Substance Abuse Services)

 VA Homeless Vets [04] ----------------------------------------------- (On the Rise)

 VA Homeless Vets [05] ---------------------------------------- (Homeless Grants)

 VA Homeless Vets [06] ------------------------------------------ (Housing is Key)

 VA Homeless Vets [07] ---------------------------- (Setting the Record Straight)

 VA Homeless Vets [08] ------------------------------------------ (21% Reduction)

 VA Homeless Vets [09] ------------------------------------- (HUD-VASH Effort) 080501

 VA Hospice Care ---------------------------------------------- (Terminally ill care)

 VA Hospice Care [01] -------------------------------------- (Program Expansion)

 VA Hospital Care [01] ---------------------------------------------- (Still the Best)

 VA ID Card ------------------------------------------------------- (Card Upgrading)

 VA In Jail Benefits [01] --------------------------------------- (Reduction or Loss)

 VA Independent Living Program [01] ----------------------- (Cap Removal Bill) 080501

 VA Independent Living Program [02] ---------------------------- (High Demand) 080801

 VA Informed Consent ------------------ (Patient participation in care decisions)

 VA Insurance Dividends 2004 -------------------------------------- ($517 million)

 VA Insurance Dividends 2005 ------------------------- (Not applicable to SGLI)

 VA Insurance Dividends 2006 ------------------------- (1.2 million vets eligible)

 VA Insurance Dividends 2007-------------------------- ($369 million to be paid)

 VA Insurance Dividends 2008 ----------------------------- (Pmt of $349 million)

 VA Interim Benefit Lawsuit ----------------------------- (Excessive Delay Pmts) 081115

 VA IU Growth ------------------------------------------------------ (SVAC hearing)

 VA IU Growth [01] ------------------------------------------- (Criticized by GAO)

 VA IU Growth [02] -------------------------------------------- (GAO Conclusions)

 VA Joint & Spine Exams -------------------------- (Inadequate in 22% of cases)

 VA Lack of Care Lawsuit ----------------------------------- (Health Care Delays)

 VA Las Vegas Medical Center --------------------------- (Online summer 2009)

 VA Laser Eye Surgery ------------------------------------------------ (New policy)

 VA Laser Eye Surgery [01] --------------------------------- (No longer available)

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) --------------------------------- (Health Care Delays)

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [01] --------------------------- (VA Seeks Dismissal)

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [02] -------------------- (DoJ Arguments Continue)

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [03] ------------------------------------- (PTSD Vets) 080415

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [04] -------------------------- (Dismissal Overruled)

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [05] ----------------------------- (18 Suicides Daily) 080501

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [06] ------------------------------ (Maris Testimony) 080501

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [07] --------------------- (Judge Doubts Authority) 080515

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [08] -------------------------- (Perez’s PTSD email) 080615

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [09] --------------------- (Outside Court Authority) 080701

 VA Lawsuit (Lack of Care) [10] ----------------------------------- (Appeal Filed) 080801

 VA Lawsuit (Randen Harvey) ------------------------------------ (PTSD Suicide) 081201

 VA Lawsuit (Religious Discrimination) ---------------- ($300,000 Jury Award)

 VA Life Insurance [S-DVI] --------------------------- (Eligibility requirements)

 VA Loan Home [01] ----------------------------------------- (Multiple use policy)

 VA Local Access ----------------------------------------------------- (Where to Go)

 VA Malpractice or Wrongful Death ----------- (Two years to act under FCTA)

 VA Mandatory Funding – see VA Health Care funding

 VA Manila --------------------------------------. (Services for vets residing in RP)

 VA Mastectomy Compensation --------------------------- (Broadened coverage)

 VA Means Test --------------------------------------------------- (How Conducted) 081101

 VA Means Test Thresholds 2005 --------------- (Non SC medical care criteria)

 VA Medical Center Cuts ------------------------------------- (18 to be leased out)

 VA Medical Center Waco ----------------------------------- (Will Remain Open)

 VA Medical Centers ---------------------------------- (18 Available for Leasing)

 VA Medical Centers [01] ------------------------------- (New Louisville Center)

 VA Medical Centers [02] ---------------------------- (Waco Will Remain Open)

 VA Medical Education Support -------------------------------------- (Increasing)

 VA Medical Facilities Management ---------------------------------. (H.R. 4768)

 VA Medical Records --------------------------------------------------- (Ask to see)

 VA Mental Health Care -------------------------------- (Availability questioned)

 VA Mental Health Care [01] ------------------------------- (Escalating demand)

 VA Mental Health Funding -------------------- (Administration shortchanging)

 VA Mental Health Program ----------------- (Suicide Prevention) 080401

 VA Mileage Reimbursement --------------------------- (Bill cosponsors needed)

 VA Mileage Reimbursement [01] ------------------------------ (250% Increase)

 VA Mileage Reimbursement [02] ------------------------------ (H.R.760 Impact)

 VA Mileage Reimbursement [03] ------------------------------- (28.5 cents/mile)

 VA Mileage Reimbursement [04] ---------------------- ($0.505/mile Proposed) 080701

 VA Mileage Reimbursement [05] ---------------------- ($0.415/mile Proposed) 080815

 VA Mileage Reimbursement [06] ------------------------------ ($0.415 17 NOV) 081201

 VA Minority Veterans Panel -------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 VA Mobil Counseling Centers ------------------------------ (50 Motor Coaches) 081101

 VA Mobile Pharmacies] ------------------------------------- (Deployment Begun) 080401

 VA MRSA Testing --------------------------------------------- (Initiated 15 MAR)

 VA MRSA Testing [01] ---------------------------- (Combating Staph Infection)

 VA Mustard Agent Outreach ------------------------ (Looking for exposed vets)

 VA My Health eVet [01] ------------------------------- (Health Records Online)

 VA My Health eVet Web Site -------------- (Site improvements to assist vets)

 VA Nasopharyngeal Radium Therapy --------------- (Head/neck cancer cause)

 VA NBC Fees Payment ------------------------- (Montgomery GI Bill Eligibles)

 VA New York Hospitals:  ------------------------------------- (Will remain open)

 VA North Texas SITREP ------------------------------------- (Array of problems)

 VA NSLI ---------------------------------------------------------- (Paid Up Benefit)

 VA Nursing --------------------------------------------------------------- (Academy)

 VA Nursing [01] -------------------------------------------------- (In Short Supply) 081101

 VA Obesity Initiative ------------------------------------------- (Help is available)

 VA Obesity Initiative [01] --------------------------------- (41,000 Participants)

 VA Obesity Initiative [02] --------------------------------- (Epidemic of diabetes)

 VA Obligation to Help Vets ----------------------------------------- (VA Tasking)

 VA OIF/OEF Advisory Committee ------------------------ (Committee formed)

 VA Ombudsman's Office ---------------------------------------------- (H.R.2192) 080615

 VA Outpatient Pharmacy [02] ------------------------- (Non-VA Pharmacy Use)

 VA Pain Care ------------------------------------------------------ (Bill to Enhance)

 VA Panel Hearing Change --------------------- (Detrimental to vet community)

 VA Panel Hearing Change [01] --------------------------- (Minor improvement)

 VA Panel Hearing Change [02] --------------------- (Joint hearings reinstated)

 VA Parkinson’s Disease Program ----------- (1.5 million Americans affected)

 VA Patient Stats ------------------------------------------------ (Why Care Sought)

 VA Pay to Performance --------------------------------------------- (Pilot Project) 080701

 VA Performance ------------------------------------------ (Favorable CBO Report)

 VA Performance [01] -------------------------------------------- (Future Concerns)

 VA Performance Report ---------------------------------- (Best in Federal Sector)

 VA Personal Data ------------------------------------------------- (How to Update)

 VA Phishing Alert -------------------------------------------------- (Another scam)

 VA Physician Qualifications -------------- (Hiring system validity questioned)

 VA Physician Qualifications [01] ------------------------ (56,000 under Review)

 VA Physician Quals ------------------------ (Hiring system validity questioned)

 VA Polytrauma Care ------------------------------------------------- (New website)

 VA Polytrauma Care [01] ----------------------------------- (5th PRC announced)

 VA Polytrauma Rehab Centers ---------------------------------- (Not up to speed)

 VA Poverty Threshold FY 04 ---------------------------------------------- ($9,183)

 VA Prescription Co-Pay ------------------------------------ (1st increase in 4 yrs)

 VA Prescription Fraud Alert ------------------------- (Patient Care Group scam)

 VA Prescription Policy [01] -------------------------- (Half-price Prescriptions)

 VA Prescription Policy [02] ------------------------------------------- (Split Pills)

 VA Prescription Refills [01] -------------------------- (MyHealth eVet services)

 VA Prescription Refills Online -------------------------------- (New VA service)

 VA Prescriptions ID Method ------------------------------- (Upcoming Changes)

 VA President Ford Observance -------------------------- (Health Centers Open)

 VA Presumptive AO Conditions ---------------------------------------- (For Kids)

 VA Presumptive AO Conditions ---------------------------------------- (For Vets)

 VA Presumptive AO Illnesses [Kids] ---------------------- (AO Impact on Kids)

 VA Presumptive Atomic Vet Diseases [01] -- (Updated List) 081115

 VA Presumptive Gulf War Vet Diseases [01] - (Current list) 081101

 VA Presumptive POW Diseases [01] ---------- (Updated List) 081015

 VA Presumptive Vietnam Vet Diseases ------ (Updated List) 081201

 VA Priority Categories [01] ------------------------------- (263,257 turned away)

 VA Project HERO ------------------------------------------ (Vet Groups Opposed)

 VA Prosthetics ------------------------------------------------ (New Miami Center)

 VA Psychologists ------------------------------------------------ (Unlicensed Staff)

 VA PTSD – see PTSD

 VA PTSD Claim Support ------------------------------------------- (Valor awards) 080601

 VA PTSD Claim Support [01]  ----------------------------- (Stressor Symptoms) 080615

 VA PTSD Evaluation Criteria ------------------------ (General Rating Formula) 080601

 VA QTC Contract Questioned ---------------------------- (Concern's w/Principi)

 VA QTC Contract Questioned [01] --------------------------- (Principi cleared)

 VA Radiation under Dosing ------------------------------ (Program Suspensions) 081115

 VA Rating Schedules ---------------------------------------------------- (Location)

 VA Rating Schedules [02] ---------------------------------- (HVAS Conclusions)

 VA Rating Schedules [03] ----------------------------------- (Right to Challenge)

 VA REAP – see REAP

 VA Registries ------------------------------------------------------------ (Overview)

 VA Registries [01] --------------------------- (Placement on must be requested)

 VA Registries [02] ------------------------------------------------ (How to sign on)

 VA Registries [03] --------------------------------------------- (What’s Available)

 VA Registries [04] ------------------------------------ (Enrollment Prerequisites)

 VA Regs Change Proposal -------------------------------- (Claim process tweak)

 VA Regulations Change [01] ------------------------- (Plain Language Attempt) 080501

 VA Religious Discrimination Lawsuit ------------------------ (VA Denies Guilt)

 VA Report Card  ------------------------------------------------------- (High Marks) 080615

 VA Retro Pay Project -------------------------------- (CRDP/CRSC adjustment)

 VA Retro Pay Project [01] ------------------------------- (Sooner than expected)

 VA Retro Pay Project [02]- ---------------------------------------- (Some in OCT)

 VA Retro Pay Project [03] -------------------------------------------- (Pay Begins)

 VA Retro Pay Project [04] ----------------------------------- (Backlog to SEP 07)

 VA Retro Pay Project [05] ------------------------------------------ (DFAS FAQs)

 VA Retro Pay Project [06] ---------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 VA Retro Pay Project [07] ---------------------------- (Processing thru DEC 07)

 VA Retro Pay Project [08] --------------------------------------- (75% Processed)

 VA Retro Pay Project [09] ------------------------------- (Closing Payment Gap)

 VA Retro Pay Project [10] ------------------------------------- (Deadline Missed)

 VA Retro Pay Project [11] ------------------------------------------- (End in Sight) 080501

 VA Retro Pay Project [12] ------------------------- (Recheck of 25,448 Denials) 080801

 VA Retro Pay Project [13] --------------------------- (230k Accounts Processed) 080915

 VA Retro Pay Project [14] ------------------------------ (Amended Tax Returns) 080915

 VA Retro Pay Project [15] -------------------------------- ($12 Million in Errors) 081101

 VA Rural Access ------------------------------------------------------ (Assessment)

 VA Rural Access [01] --------------------------------------- (Legislation Review)

 VA Rural Access [02] -------------------------------------------- (S.1147 Support)

 VA Rural Access [03] --------------------------------------- (Peake Vows Action)

 VA Rural Access [04] ------------------------------------------- (Progress Report)

 VA Rural Access [05] ---------------------- (Rural Mobile Health Care Clinics) 080901

 VA Rural Access [06] ------------------------------------------- (10 More Clinics) 080915

 VA SAH [02] -------------------------------------------------- (Increased benefits)

 VA SAH [03] ----------------------------------------------------------- (New Rules)

 VA SAH [04] ---------------------------------------------------------- (3 Time Use) 080901

 VA Salmonella Research ------------------------------------- (Space Experiment) 080401

 VA Salmonella Research ------------------------------------ (Space Experiment) 080315

 VA Secretary [01] --------------------------------------------- (Nicholson Resigns)

 VA Secretary [02] ----------------------------------------- (Mansfield Takes Over)

 VA Secretary [03] ------------------------------------------- (Nomination Needed)

 VA Secretary [04] ---------------------------------------- (Bush Nominates Peake)

 VA Secretary [05] -------------------------------------- (Peake Hearing summary)

 VA Secretary [06] ----------------------------------------------- (Peake Confirmed)

 VA Secretary [07] ----------------------------------------------- (Anthony Brown) 081201

 VA Secretary [08] ----------------------------------------------- (Eric K. Shinseki) 081215

 VA Secretary Annual Report ---------------------------------- (Self Assessment) 081215

 VA Social Workers ----------------------------------------------- (Help Available)

 VA Social Workers [01] ----------------------------------------- (How They Help)

 VA Spinal Cord Injury Services --------------------- (New Milwaukee Facility)

 VA SSOC Deadline ----------------------------------------- (Decrease Proposed)

 VA State Benefits Seamless Transition -------------------------- (New Program)

 VA Success Questioned ---------------------- (McClatchy Newspaper's Report)

 VA Suicide Prevention ------------------------------------- (Call Center Opening)

 VA Suicide Prevention [01] ---------------------------------- (Help a Call Away)

 VA Suicide Prevention [02] -------------------------------- (Cover Up Revealed) 080501

 VA Suicide Prevention [03] --------------------- (May Exceed Combat Deaths) 080515

 VA Suicide Prevention [04] -------------------------------- (Oversight Authority) 080601

 VA Suicide Prevention [05] ------------------------------------ (Strategy Lauded) 080915

 VA Surviving Spouse Website -------------------- (www.vba.va.gov/survivors)

 VA Survivors Benefits Available -------------------------------------- (Summary)

 VA Survivors Website ------------------------------------------ (What it provides)

 VA Telehealth ------------------------------------------------------------ (Overview)

 VA Telehealth [01] ------------------------------------- (Rural Veterans Services) 080915

 VA Third-Party Insurers ---------------------------------------- (Billing Problems) 080715

 VA Tidbits --------------------------------------------------------- (Did you know?)

 VA Tinnitus Care ---------------------------------------------- (NCRAR Research) 081115

 VA Tinnitus Compensation -------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

 VA Tinnitus Compensation [01] ------------------- (Court decision favors vets)

 VA Tinnitus Compensation [02] ------------------------- (No Bilateral Tinnitus)

 VA Tinnitus Compensation [03] ---------------------------- (VFW Involvement)

 VA Travel Nurse Program ------------------------------------- (Three-year Pilot)

 VA Tuition Assistance -------------------------------------------- (Top-up benefit)

 VA Unemployability Growth ------------------------------ (Doubled since 1999)

 VA Use of Religion Lawsuit -------------------------------- (No Legal Standing) 080815

 VA Vet Centers -------------------------------------------------- (Walk-ins Double)

 VA Vet Centers [01] ------------------------------------------- (Staffing Shortfalls)

 VA Vet Centers [02] ------------------------------------------ (Ahead of Schedule)

 VA Vet Centers [03] ---------------------------------------------------- (Wisconsin)

 VA Vet Centers [04] ------------------------------ (Additions ahead of Schedule)

 VA Vet Centers [05] ------------------------------------------- (39 More by 2009) 080715

 VA Vet Utilization Survey -------------------------------------- (Starts 8 July 07)

 VA Veteran Population Estimate ------------------------------ (As of 30 SEP 07) 080515

 VA Veteran Support ---------------------------------------- (Goals & Population)

 VA Veteran Support [01] ------------------------------------ (Benefit 2007 Stats)

 VA Veteran Support [02] ------------------------------------- (Health Care Stats) 080401

 VA Veteran Support [02] ------------------------------------- (Health Care Stats) 080315

 VA Veteran Support [03] ------------------------------ (Memorial Affairs Stats) 080415

 VA Veterans Pride Initiative --------------------------------- (Wear your medals)

 VA Vision Care -------------------------------------------------- (To be enhanced)

 VA Vision Care [01] ------------------------------------- (Compensation Reform)

 VA Vision Legislation --------------------------- (Expands coverage to 2nd eye)

 VA Vision Legislation [01] ------------------------------------ (Criteria Relaxed)

 VA VistA [01] ------------------------------------- (Outage cripples patient care)

 VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) ----------------------------- (How to Participate)

 VA Voter Registration Ban ---------------------------------------------- (Criticism) 080715

 VA Voter Registration Ban [01] -------------------------------- (VA Still Resists) 080801

 VA Voter Registration Ban [02] -------------------------------------- (Ban Lifted) 080915

 VA Women Vet Programs ---------------------------------------------- (Overview) 080415

 VA Wrongful Death Lawsuit ---------------------------------- (Vet turned away)

 VA/DoD Hospital Consolidation --------------------------------- (Chicago area)

 VA/DoD Resume Review -------------------------------------------- (Peake/Chu) 081115

 Vacation Travel Cost ---------------------------------------------- (Car vs. airline)

 Vaccination Booklet ------------------------------- (What parents need to know)

 VAMC Martinsburg MD ---------------------------------- (Meal Policy Change)

 VARO {VA Regional Office}

 VAS {Veterans Affairs Services}

 VDBC --------------------------------------------------------------------. (Overview)

 VDBC [01] ----------------------------------------------. (5th public meeting held)

 VDBC [02] ------------------------------------------- (Public meeting 15/16 FEB)

 VDBC [03] ---------------------------------------------------- (VA Comp + SSDI?)

 VDBC [04] ------------------------------------------------- (SSDI study approved)

 VDBC [05] ---------------------------------------------------------- (More on SSDI)

 VDBC [06] ---------------------------------------------------- (VDBC Sep meeting)

 VDBC [07] ----------------------------------------------- (OCT meeting summary)

 VDBC [08] ----------------------------------------------- (Surveys began NOV 07)

 VDBC [09] -------------------------------------------------- (VA disability buyout)

 VDBC [10] --------------------------------------------- (JAN Washington DC mtg)

 VDBC [11] -------------------------------------------------------- (Issues discussed)

 VDBC [12] ---------------------------------------------- (7/24 disability coverage)

 VDBC [13] ------------------------------------------------------- (Next mtg 21 FEB)

 VDBC [14] -------------------------------------------------------- (SBP/DIC offset)

 VDBC [15] ------------------------------------------------- (CR recommendations)

 VDBC [16] ------------------------------------------------ (Research question #19)

 VDBC [17] ------------------------------------------ (Institute of Medicine report)

 VDBC [18] ----------------------------------- (Disability compensation disparity)

 VDBC [19] ------------------------------- (SBP/TERA/CRSC recommendations)

 VDBC [20] ----------------------------------- (CRDP recommendation reversed)

 VDBC [21] -------------------------------------------------------------- (QoL issues)

 VDBC [22] ---------------------------------------------- (25% Disability pay hike)

 VDBC [23] -------------------------------------------- (Action delayed until 2008)

 VDBC [24] ----------------------------------------- (Disability Benefits Contract)

 VDBC {Veterans Disability Benefits Commission}

 VDBC vs. PCARWW --------------------------- (Recommendation Differences) 080415

 VDBR {Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction}

 VDBR Overview ----------------------------------------- (Vet radiation exposure)

 VEAP [01] ------------------------------ (Can use up to 10 years after discharge)

 VEAP {Veterans Education Assistance Program}

 Vet Annuity for 100% Disabled --------------- ($1,500 payable semiannually)

 Vet Benefit Expiration Dates ---------------------- (MGIB/VEAP/Rehab/SGLI)

 Vet Benefits - FL -------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Vet Benefits - FL [01] ---------------------------------------- (Vet tax exemption)

 Vet Benefits - FL [02] ------------------------------------- (Expansion continues)

 Vet Benefits - FL [03] ------------------------------------------------- (4 new laws)

 Vet Benefits – IA ----------------------------------------------- (What’s available)

 Vet Benefits - IN ------------------------------ (Proposed benefit improvements)

 Vet Benefits - IN [01] ------------------------------------------- (Signed Into Law)

 Vet Benefits - IN [02] ----------------------------------------------- (4 New Laws)

 Vet Benefits - NM ---------------------------------------- (Reserve death benefit)

 Vet Benefits - NY ---------------------------------------- (New veteran measures)

 Vet Benefits - VA ------------------------------ (Dependent's Licensure process)

 Vet Benefits - WI -------------------------------------- (Tuition Aid cuts pending)

 Vet Benefits [Low Income] --------------------------------------------- (Overview)

 Vet Bonus - IA ------------------------------------------------- (Extended Timeline)

 Vet Bonus - IL ------------------------------------------------------------ (Overview)

 Vet Bonus - MA ---------------------------------------------------- (For 911+ vets)

 Vet Bonus - MA ---------------------------------------- (WWII thru Persian Gulf)

 Vet Bonus - MA [01] ---------------------------------------------- ($500 & $1000)

 Vet Bonus - PA ----------------------------------------- (Application Availability)

 Vet Bonus - SD --------------------------------------------------------- (Up to $500)

 Vet Bonus - SD [01] ------------------------------------------------ (Still available)

 Vet Bonus - SD [02] --------------------------------------------- ($500 to eligibles)

 Vet Bonus [State] ------------------------------------------- (Availability by state)

 Vet Bonus Paybacks ---------------------------------------------------- (Overstated)

 Vet Cemetery - AL ----------------------------------------------- (Land purchased)

 Vet Cemetery - AR ----------------------------------------- (Land purchase effort)

 Vet Cemetery - AZ --------------------------------------------- (Prescott reopened)

 Vet Cemetery - CA [01] ------------------------------ (124th National cemetery)

 Vet Cemetery - CA [Northern] ------------------ (New cemetery funded by VA)

 Vet Cemetery - CA [Southern] ------------------------------------ (Burials begin)

 Vet Cemetery - CO ----------------------------------------------- (H.R.1660 status)

 Vet Cemetery - FL [03] ----------------------------------- (New Jacksonville site)

 Vet Cemetery - FL [04] ------------------------------------------- (Opens 16 April)

 Vet Cemetery - FL [05] ------------------------------ (Sarasota Opening Fall 08)

 Vet Cemetery - FL [06] --------------------------------- (HR 2642 Passes House)

 Vet Cemetery - FL [New] -------------------------------- (Open for burials 2009)

 Vet Cemetery - GA ------------------------------ (Opening in late 2005 planned)

 Vet Cemetery - GA [01] ---------------------------------------- (Opened in April)

 Vet Cemetery - HI ----------------------------------------------- (Kona Expansion)

 Vet Cemetery - IA -------------------------------------------- ($7.6 Million Grant)

 Vet Cemetery - ID ------------------------------------ (Recently opened in Boise)

 Vet Cemetery - IL ---------------------------------------------- (What’s Available)

 Vet Cemetery - KS -------------------------------------------- (Riley out of Space)

 Vet Cemetery - KS ----------------------------------------- (Manhattan Location)

 Vet Cemetery - MD ------------------------------------- (Crownsville Expansion)

 Vet Cemetery - MI ----------------------------------- (Burials to begin mid-2005)

 Vet Cemetery - MI [01] ----------------------------------------- (Dedicated 3 JUN)

 Vet Cemetery - MN -------------------------------------------- (What’s Available)

 Vet Cemetery - MT ---------------------------- (Ft. Harrison $85 Million Grant)

 Vet Cemetery - MT [01] ---------------------------- (Missoula $4 Million Grant)Top of Form

 Vet Cemetery - NE ------------------------------------------------ (Bill Introduced)

 Vet Cemetery - NE [01] ------------------------------------------ (Ground Broken) 081101

 Vet Cemetery - NJ [01] -------------------------------------- ($3.8 Million Grant)
 Vet Cemetery - NJ -------------------------------------- (VA funds improvement)