Definitely not. For about $500, you can get from a different branch of the National Archives (called Archives II in College Park MD) a complete set of the unit journals/daily staff logs of your outfit for every day you were in country. This will detail remarkably small events, such as sniper fire on convoys. More Questions on this topic? Ask it here http://www.hadit.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1503

Definitely not. If you are not being treated outside the VA system, find a doctor in private practice who will provide an independent medical opinion (IMO) as evidence for you. This will not be free but will usually be worth every penny. More Questions on this topic? Ask it here http://www.hadit.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1486

The statutes governing VA law are set forth in Title 38 of the United States Code, while the regulations implementing these regulations are in Tile of the 38 Code of Federal Regulations.. In addition, further directions for implementing the program are in the Administrative Procedure Manual M21-1. The General Counsel has issued formal interpretations of some of these laws, and there is court precedent from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and from the U.S.

Most PTSD claims fail due to lack of proof of stressor occurrence. The VA eases the rules for veterans who served in combat with the enemy who can establish the occurrence of stressors by their own testimony, provided it is consistent with their service and not rebutted. The VA may look for proof of combat service by the award of certain medals, including the Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Medics Badge, Combat Action Ribbon or Purple Heart.

The Department of Veterans Affairs role in foreclosures is to assure the security of mortgages issued to military personnel. Veterans Affairs repossessions are acquired from institutions who have secured the credit on VA homes. Should a lender foreclosure in such a property, Veterans Affairs sells the property.

Many foreclosure investors and home seekers will waste time contacting local real estate professionals for information on VA foreclosures. Don't waste your time. Start searching our database of VA foreclosures properties today, and get a leg up on the competition; then contact a broker.

Once you have found the Veterans Affairs properties that you would like to purchase from our database, submit an offer to a broker. The broker, acting on your behalf will submit an offer and let you know of the outcome.

independent agency of the federal government which guarantees long-term, low-or no-down payment mortgages to eligible veterans.

A page from Health Mental Health explains the effect that Post Traumatic Stress can have in disrupting the body's sleep patterns. A National Center for PTSD Fact Sheet by Pamela Swales, Ph.D. This article( by Constance Clancy, Ed.D., from 4therapy.com ) discusses how an emerging body of research has documented a very strong association between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. On the left hand menu of this page, 4Therapy.

The wearing of poppies in honor of America's war dead is traditionally done on Memorial Day, not Veterans Day. The practice of wearing of poppies takes its origin from the poem "In Flanders Fields," written in 1915 by John McCrae. Click here to read "In Flanders Fields.

The VA will tell what details letter should include, but keep it focused on your actual combat experience where possible. You may find it useful to consider the following points when determining what to include in a stressor letter: Name, rank, service number, dates in the war zone. Include your MOS, as well as any MOS you served in in Vietnam. If you received a Purple Heart, include the date(s) wounded. If you were treated for malaria or other illnesses, include basic details.

Yes, this is one of the benefits you will receive as a NC SmartChoiceSM Blue OptionsSM PPO plan member. You can view your claim information online by registering with My Member Services at www.shpnc.org. You can also print an Explanation of Benefits from My Member Services. NC SmartChoiceSM Blue OptionsSM PPO plan questions can be sent via e-mail to: ppo.inquiries@shpnc.org. This mailbox is maintained by the State Health Plan, rather than by BCBSNC.

A determination of "service-connected" disability for PTSD is made by the Compensation and Pension Service -- an arm of VA's Veterans Benefits Administration. The clinicians who provide care for veterans in VA's specialized PTSD clinics and Vet Centers do not make this decision. A formal request ("claim") must be filed by the veteran using forms provided by the VA's Veterans Benefits Administration.

The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers health insurance, retirement, life insurance, paid holidays, flexible work schedules, travel, continuing education, and career advancement. Check out OPM.gov for more information.

Any citizen of Chesapeake can contact the City Clerks office to obtain an application form for city boards and commissions. The application form is also available on the city web site.

Finding out more about the health of your eye and your vision correction needs is your first step toward better eyesight. Contact Dr. Kornmehl's office at 1-877-870-2010 for an appointment and personal consultation. If your vision's refractive error falls within the range for laser surgery, more tests can be performed to determine whether you are a candidate. This information will help you determine your best options for vision correction.

In response to a variety of concerns raised by EPA staff and the public (the Michigan Coalition, Congressional Black Caucus, and others), the EPA Administrator William Reilly formed the EPA Environmental Equity Workgroup in 1990 with staff from all EPA offices and regions across the Agency.

To obtain instructions on how to use the claim status function in the IVR, access this link and follow the claim status section. Question based on May 2007 top phone inquiries)

No, it is advisable to verify the bibliography before presenting it as part of a research paper. Always proof-read your bibliography to ensure precision.

There will be a place on your application that asks for you to indicate whether or not you are a veteran or non-veteran. If you are a veteran and are eligible to claim veterans' preference, you will be instructed to bring a copy of your DD-214 to the examination with you. You will then typically be asked to submit it on the day of the examination.

You must submit your DD-214 form with your application. Your form will provide your military history, which determines if you are eligible for preference. Once eligibility is determined, you must only meet the minimum education, training and/or experience of the vacancy to be invited for an interview.

There are two basic steps (1) filing a claim with the VA for PTSD and (2) submitting a stressor letter.

You may also contact your County Veterans Service Officer for assistance in completing any forms for veterans services. He or she can help you get the most efficient service from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Find out who your County Veterans Service Officer is at the following State of Minnesota website: http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/cvsolist.html

Apply for your benefits by completing VA Form 22-1990 Application for VA Education Benefits. Veterans should submit a copy of their most recent DD Form 214 (Member copy 4) with the application. Service members still on active duty who have completed at least two years active duty must have their applications signed by their Command Education Officer.

The must important piece of information that you can have on a VA foreclosure is this: You must be planning on living in the home to obtain Veterans Affairs loan.

Within the context of the benefits review, the different social securities involved in the case. Anyone who needs to look at the documents must be authorized by the insured person.