RE: Attention Veterans

["James G. Barnes" <mail15077@pop.net>]

Col. Cherry,

Could you please elaborate.  This information is being widely circulated throughout the country.  I have seen a writeup on it in several newspapers, and have heard about it from several veterans groups.

While I understand rumors can take on a life of their own, this one has quite a few factors that give it the ring of truth.

Thanks,

Jim Barnes, CHP
Radiation Safety Officer
Rocketdyne Division / Boeing
mail15077@pop.net


-----Original Message-----
From:	BobCherry [SMTP:BobCherry@aol.com]
Sent:	Friday, March 27, 1998 7:03 AM
To:	Multiple recipients of list
Subject:	Re: Attention Veterans

The VA information is bogus.

Bob Cherry
Colonel, U.S. Army

In a message dated 98-03-27 09:18:55 EST, you write:

<< 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  
  
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 newsletter named THE COMMUNICATOR. 
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