Attention Veterans

[LIPTONW@detroitedison.com]

My apologies for sending an off-topic message, but it's vital that as many 
veterans as possible see this.  If you are a veteran of the U.S. Armed
Forces, 
please read below.  If you don't act, you may lose your medical benefits. 
 
The opinions expressed are strictly mine. 
 
Bill Lipton 
liptonw@detroitedison.com 
 
 
 
If you are a veteran, know somebody who is, or have a family member who is, 
this news may be of some interest to you or them. 
 
The President of the U.S. has recently signed into law a bill that affects
all 
veterans.  This law states in effect that if a veteran has not registered at
a 
Veterans Affairs Hospital since October 1, 1996, then on October 1, 1998, he 
or she will lose all medical benefits for life.   
 
To make it worse, the V.A. cannot notify veterans about it.  The information 
must be disseminated via word of mouth or by letter. 
 
The V.A. recommends that everyone eligible for benefits come by their
office, 
and sign up prior to the October 1 deadline, regardless of whether they have 
received treatment at a V.A. hospital since 10/01/96.  This will ensure
no-one 
slips through the cracks. 
 
You will need to bring your DD-214 to your V.A. medical center or clinic.  
This will maintain your veterans benefits, it will only take about 5 minutes 
to complete the forms.  If you cannot locate your DD-214, go to the local
V.A. 
office and they can help you obtain a copy. 
 
You can register at either of the offices below between the hours of 8 am
and 
4 pm. 
 
V.A. Outpatient Clinic 
3333 Glendale Ave. East of Byrne 
Toledo, Ohio 
(419) 259-2000 
 
or 
 
V.A. Medical Center 
2215 Fuller 
Ann Arbor, Michigan 
(734) 769-7100  
 
This message was passed along by the Monroe City Education Association in a 
newsletter named THE COMMUNICATOR.