ࡱ> Y bjbjWW  ==ZL]D****$*@&4^@@@@@@@$BCD@@  @**@ T 25n @}**,?XIV. MISCELLANEOUS THE AMERICAN LEGION LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM General Information: When considering the plans offered through The American Legion Life Insurance Program, it is important to remember these plans are for supplemental coverage only and are not meant to be the only coverage a member has. In addition, these plans are not meant to replace existing coverage. These plans are not designed to compete with individual/private insurance plans or employer benefit plans. As with any insurance coverage, members should carefully consider these plans and read and understand all materials received including rates, benefits, features, scheduled premium increase or benefit reductions. Important Information: Effective July 2002 all Hartford Life plans were transferred to Union Fidelity Life Insurance Co. (a GE Capital Company). Insured members were informed of this change in about May. As a result of this change, all Hartford Life Insurance plans are under review. As soon as determinations are finalized about existing plans or new plans, appropriate announcements will be made. For information, please contact MARSH AFFINITY GROUP SERVICES Formerly (SEABURY & SMITH, INC.) 1776 West Lakes Parkway West Des Moines, IA 50398 1-800-542-5547 THE AMERICAN LEGION WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM A plan available to members and spouses is Birthday Life, underwritten by Union Fidelity Life Insurance Company, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. This plan is a guaranteed-issue, whole life plan combined with accidental death insurance. The benefits do not decrease and premiums paid at entry age do not increase, as the insured grows older. No medical exam is required. Guaranteed renewable for life, Legionnaires and spouses age 45 through age 80 are eligible to enroll in this plan, which builds cash values and offers a loan provision. The age limit in Washington and New Jersey is lower than age 80. Contact Union Fidelity for details. The plan provides a limited death benefit, for the first two years, for death from natural causes and provides full benefits during that period for accidental deaths. Full benefits in any event are payable after two years. SIMPLIFIED ISSUE TERM INSURANCE The American Legion also offers a Simplified Issue Term (SIT) plan (that is ideal for younger members too!). The plan is available to members age 65 and under. Depending on your age, you can get up to $75,000 of term insurance. This program is available to American Legion and Sons of The American Legion members and their dependents. However, it is not available in all states. For more information, contact Union Fidelity at the following address and phone number: UNION FIDELITY LIFE INSURANCE CO. (Now Owned By GE Capital) Administrative Offices 500 Virginia Dr. Fort Washington, PA 19034 1-800-523-5758 HEALTH CARE The American Legion has the following health care plans available to American Legion and Sons of The American Legion members and their dependents. Note: The plans are not available in all states. Call for details. 1.) A variety of major medical plans, called Market Basket, which allow members (Legion and SAL) to call and request quotes on major medical insurance. 2.) Small Business Group Insurance - provides quotes on major medical coverage for small employer groups of 2-50 employees. Additional options offered for employees are term life, accidental death, long and short term disability and dental. Remember, these plans are for employees of the small business group - not the general membership. Posts and Departments with 2 to 50 employees could also use this plan. 3.) Dental Insurance - this is an indemnified insurance plan with a full schedule of benefits, for members and their dependents, including SAL. For more information, call 1-877-886-0110. THE AMERICAN LEGION TRICARE SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM The American Legion has approved a National TRICARE Supplement Program for active duty and retired military members and dependents. The program is designed to meet the needs of active duty and retired military members who may be referred to civilian facilities for care. It includes an active duty and retired version. A combined brochure is available from the Administrator. Information on the plan has previously been distributed to Departments. This program can also provide an important tool for Posts and Departments that desire to recruit members on or near military bases or retired military personnel. For additional information, questions, or quantities of brochures, call 1-800-542-5547. The American Legion TRICARE Supplement Program is underwritten by Hartford Life Insurance Company and Administered by Marsh Affinity Group Services, of West Des Moines, Iowa. Note: These plans are not available in all states. THE AMERICAN LEGION DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM An important benefit for American Legion, Sons of The American Legion (SAL) and The American Legion Auxiliary members and dependents is The American Legion Discount Prescription Program designed by Seabury & Smith and administered by RxAmerica. The program was approved nationwide by the National Executive Committee of The American Legion at its October 1995 meeting. Please note that the program is not available in Maryland. The Department of Maryland has its own program. Contact the Department of Maryland for details. The program has two components: a network of retail pharmacies and a mail order service. Its easy to use. Members simply present their current American Legion, SAL, or Auxiliary membership card at the pharmacy when purchasing a prescription to receive the discount. For mail service, obtain a mail order request form from the local Post or by calling the toll-free number, 1-800-905-9818, complete the mail order form and send it to: RxAmerica, P.O. Box 960125, Fort Worth, TX 76161-9863. The mail service is guaranteed to be more cost-effective than the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) mail service. Most of the time members can save as much as 20% or more on prescription purchases. In cases when members appear not to save, it is usually when the drug is already on sale as a loss leader. Loss leaders are drugs priced well below retail, sometimes below cost, to lure customers into the pharmacy. However, the Legion Discount Prescription Program assures that members pay the lowest price in the network pharmacy for that drug on that particular day - the lesser of the two. Members have actually experienced an average savings of about 17.5% nationally. This amounts to more than $33 million in savings for Legion, SAL and Auxiliary members thus far. Continued utilization will increase savings even more. The Discount Prescription Program is providing assistance to members in a highly visible need area and can potentially be one of the most valuable member benefits available. The Aetna & National Organization on Disability Joint Awards Program PURPOSE: The purpose of the Aetna & National Organization on Disability Joint Awards competition is to confer national recognition on organizations, such as The American Legion, for their involvement in enhancing the lives of disabled persons by providing opportunities for their participation in community activities. FOCUS: Any Legion project or program that improves the quality of life for disabled persons will be considered. PRIZES: Since 1987, American Legion Posts have competed for cash prizes through the Joint Awards Program. The winning Post will receive $500.00 and the two runners-up will each receive $250.00. The Chairman of the National Economic Commission may, however, change the number of winners or the amounts of the awards at any time. All nominees and their Departments will receive American Legion citations of appreciation. NOMINATIONS: Nominations may be made by Posts, Departments, Legionnaires or members of the disability community. The deadline for submission of nominations is December 31. Completed nominations should be sent for judging to the National Economic Commission, The American Legion, 1608 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. CRITERIA: All entries must be accompanied by an official nomination form (see the following page) and must not be longer than two pages of narrative. Supporting documents, which may also be submitted with the nomination, must not exceed ten pages. SELECTION OF WINNERS: Prior to December 31, the Chairman of the National Economic Commission will appoint an awards committee that will be made up of members of the Legions National staff. Their decision is final. The names of the winning Posts will be announced during the annual Washington Conference. The Aetna & National Organization on Disability Joint Awards Program Nomination Form Each year since 1987, American Legion Posts have competed for cash awards through the National Organization on Disability Joint Awards Program, first in partnership with the J.C. Penney Company and now with Aetna. The purpose of that program is to confer national recognition on private sector organizations, like The American Legion, for their efforts to enhance the lives of disabled persons. Complete information on the Joint Awards Program appears on the previous page. Date: _________________ Legion Department ___________________ Posts name, number, address and telephone number: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Posts membership: _______ How many members worked on this project? ________ Name and daytime telephone number of the Posts Commander: _______________________________________________________________________ Name, title, address and daytime telephone number of the person making the nomination: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Describe what your nominee has done that makes that American Legion Post worthy of one of this years three awards. What specific project has that Post instituted that enhances the lives of disabled persons by helping them to participate in community activities? Was this solely a Post project or were other community organizations involved? What tangible assets were involved in your nominees project (e.g., volunteer hours, funds, etc.)? What measurable impact, if any, has your nominees project had on the community as a whole? Please limit your written narrative to two pages. Completed nominations should be sent, prior to December 31, to the following for judging: National Economic Commission, The American Legion, 1608 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. Thank you for your participation in the Joint Awards Program. XV. APPENDIX COMPENSATION AND PENSION RATES 2003 Disability Compensation 2003Disability %Monthly Rate $1010420201303104044550633608017010088011719013171002193 Higher Statutory Awards for Certain Multiple DisabilitiesK 81L2728M3010N3425O3827P3827R1643and 2445 respectivelyS2455 Additional Compensation for Dependents (based on a total disability rating)$Spouse125Spouse and one child215No spouse and one child85Each additional child64Each additional child 18-22 in school 198Additional amount for spouse in need ofAid and Attendance112 Clothing Allowance*Annual $588*Annual amount for veterans with service-connected disabilities that require the wearing or use of a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance Automobile Allowance$ Currently9,000 Spouses 2003 DIC (Veteran Died Prior to Jan. 1, 1993)Pay GradeMonthly Rate $E1-E6948E-7980E-81035E-91080W-11001W-21042W-31072W-41134O-11001O-21035O-31107O-41171O-51289O-61453O-71570O-81722O-91843O-102021 Spouses 2003 DIC*(Veteran Died on/after Jan. 1, 1993)AllowancesMonthly Rate $Basic Rate948Additional: Each Dependent Child237Aid & Attendance237Housebound113 *Add $204 if at the time of the veterans death, the veteran was in receipt of or entitled to receive compensation for a service-connected disability rated totally disabling (including a rating based on individual unemployability) for a continuous period of 8 years preceding death and surviving spouse was married to the veteran for those same 8 years. 2003 Improved PensionStatusMaximum Annual RateVeteran without dependent 9690Veteran with one dependent12692Veteran permanently housebound 11843Veteran permanently housebound with one dependent14844Veteran in need of regular A&A16169Veteran in need of regular A&Awith one dependent19167Two veterans married to one another12692Increase for each additional dependentchild1653 2003 Improved Death PensionRecipientMaximum Annual AmountSurviving spouse6497Surviving spousew/one dependent child 8504Surviving spousepermanently housebound7942Surviving spousepermanently houseboundwith dependent child9948Surviving spouse in needof regular A&A10384Surviving spouse in needof regular A&Awith dependent child12393Allowance for each additional dependent child 1653Pension for each survivingchild 1653 Children of Women Vietnam Veterans Born With Certain Birth Defects(Sec. 401 of PL 106-419)LevelMonthly Rate $11052232380441373 Spina Bifida BenefitsLevelMonthly Rate $1232280431373  2003 Vocational Rehabilitation Monthly RatesType of Training NoOneTwoEach Additional Dependents ($)Dependent ($)Dependents ($)Dependent ($)Full Time454.96564.34665.0348.483/4 Time341.85423.87497.2137.281/2 Time228.74283.41333.1324.87 Type of Training Institutional or unpaid work experience in a Federal, state or local agency, or a federally recognized Indian tribe agency A. Unpaid on-job training in a Federal, state or local agency, or a federally recognized Indian tribe agency; training in a home; vocational course in a rehabilitation facility or sheltered workshop; independent instructor; institutional non-farm cooperative Department Service Officers List Alabama AL Dept. of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 1391 Montgomery, AL 36102-1391 (334) 213-3325 FAX (334) 279-8086 Alaska The American Legion 2925 DeBarr Rd. Anchorage, AK 99508-2989 (907) 276-8211 FAX (907) 258-0756 Arizona The American Legion 3225 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 640-4701 AZ only: 1-800-827-1000 Ext. 4701 FAX (602) 266-0820 Arkansas AR Dept. of Veterans Affairs c/o VARO, Box 1280 N. Little Rock, AR 72115 (501) 370-3820 FAX (501) 370-3829 California The American Legion 11000 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025-3689 (310) 473-6534; 6535 FAX (310) 479-4641 The American Legion 1301 Clay St. Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 834-0310; 0430 FAX (510) 834-0507 The American Legion 8810 Rio San Diego Dr. San Diego, CA 92108-1622 (619) 400-5301 FAX (619) 688-0874 Colorado The American Legion 155 Van Gordon St. Denver, CO 80225 (303) 914-5585, 5587 FAX (303) 914-5588 Connecticut The American Legion 450 Main St. Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 240-3347 FAX (860) 240-3647 Delaware The American Legion 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 (302) 998-9448 FAX (302) 633-5388 District of Columbia The American Legion 1608 K St., NW Washington, D.C. 20006 (202) 530 9141 FAX (202) 530-0126 Florida Dept. of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 31003 St. Petersburg, FL 33731 (727) 319-7400 FAX (727) 319-7780 France and Germany Services Division 1st Personnel Command PSSD-PAB, Unit 29058 APO AE 09081 001-49-6202-9479 FAX 001-49-6202-9479 Omit The American Legion when addressing envelope Georgia The American Legion 1700 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033-4032 (404) 929-5345 FAX (404) 929-5347 Hawaii The American Legion 459 Patterson Road Honolulu, HI 96819-1522 (808) 433-0497; 0496 FAX (808) 947-3957 Idaho The American Legion Box 457 Wendell, ID 83355-0457 (208) 536-2129 FAX (208) 536-5140 Illinois The American Legion c/o VARO, 536 S. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 353-2615 FAX (312) 663-5994 Indiana The American Legion 575 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 226-7918; 5047 FAX (317) 226-6645 Iowa The American Legion 210 Walnut St. Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 323 7532 FAX (515) 323-7401 Italy State Service Director c/o Vets. Ben. Serv. Center Village of Norwood 7774 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL 60706 (708) 456-7979 FAX (708) 456-8647 Kansas The American Legion c/o VAM&ROC, 5500 East Kellogg Wichita, KS 67218 (316) 688-6814, 6815 FAX (316) 688-6868 Kentucky The American Legion P.O. Box 3661 Louisville, KY 40201-3661 (502) 582-5852 FAX (502) 582-6172 Louisiana LA Dept. of Veterans Affairs New Orleans Claims Office 701 Loyola Ave., P.O. Box 52438 New Orleans, LA 70152-2438 (504) 619-4345 FAX (504) 586-7589 Maine The American Legion c/o VAMROC, P.O. Box 3411 Togus, ME 04330 (207) 623-5726 FAX (207) 621-4821 Maryland The American Legion 31 Hopkins Plaza, Ste. 114C Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 230-4420 FAX (410) 230-4421 Massachusetts The American Legion J.F.K. Federal Bldg., Rm. 1500D Boston, MA 02203-0393 (617) 303-5693, 5694 FAX (617) 973-9560 Mexico The American Legion Unit 3301 APO AA 34024 (011) 502 474-3765 Michigan The American Legion c/o VARO, 477 Michigan Ave. at Cass Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 964-6640 FAX (313) 964-5697 Minnesota The American Legion 1 Federal Dr. St. Paul, MN 55111-4050 (612) 970-5402 FAX (612) 970-5796 Mississippi The American Legion 51CR 253 Glen, MS 38846 (662) 286 7744 Missouri The American Legion c/o VA, 400 South 18th St. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 552 9884 FAX (314) 231-7463 Montana The American Legion c/o VARO, Fort Harrison Fort Harrison, MT 59636 (406) 442-6410, ext. 7319 FAX (406) 442-9523 Nebraska The American Legion c/o VARO, 5631 South 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 420-4021, 4023 FAX (402) 471-7070 Nevada State of Nevada Office of Veterans Services 1201 Terminal Way Reno, NV 89520 (775) 688-1653 FAX (775) 688-1656 State of Nevada Office of Veterans Services 1700 Vegas Drive Las Vegas, NV 89106 (702) 636-3070 FAX (702) 636-3079 New Hampshire The American Legion c/o VARO 275 Chestnut St. Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 666-7658, 7627 FAX (603) 666-7627 New Jersey The American Legion 20 Washington Place Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 623-6298 FAX (973) 504-8709 New Mexico The American Legion c/o VARO, 500 Gold St., SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 346-4877 FAX (505) 346-4876 New York The American Legion 111 West Huron St. Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 551-5101 FAX (716) 551-3076 The American Legion c/o VARO 245 W. Houston St. New York, NY 10014 (212) 807-3066, ext. 3190 FAX (212) 807-4029 North Carolina The American Legion c/o VARO, 251 N. Main St. Winston-Salem, NC 27155 (336) 631-5471; 5472 FAX (336) 631-5471 North Dakota The American Legion P.O. Box 2666 Fargo, ND 58108-2666 (701) 451-4646 FAX (701) 293-9951 Ohio The American Legion 1240 E. Ninth St. Cleveland, OH 44199 (216) 522-3504 FAX (216) 522-3233 The American Legion c/o VAMC 3200 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45220 (513) 475-6440 FAX (513) 487-6681 The American Legion C/o VAMC, 10701 E. Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 791-3800, Ext. 4155 FAX (216) 421-3005 The American Legion c/o VA 4100 W. Third St., P.O. Box 335 Dayton, OH 45428 (937) 268-6511, Ext. 2966 FAX (937) 267-7671 Oklahoma The American Legion 125 S. Main St. Muskogee, OK 74401 (918) 781-7760FAX (918) 781-7761 Oregon The American Legion c/o VARO, 1220 SW 3rd Ave. Portland, OR 97204 (503) 326-2616 FAX (503) 326-2618 Pennsylvania The American Legion P.O. Box 42938 Philadelphia, PA 19101-2938 (215) 381-3032 FAX (215) 381-3500 The American Legion 1000 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 395-6230 FAX (412) 395-6234 The American Legion 100 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (570) 824-0911 FAX (570) 826-6780 The American Legion P.O. Box 2324 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2324 (717) 730-9100 FAX (717) 975-2836 Philippine Islands The American Legion P.O. Box 556 Manila 1000 Philippine Islands 063-524-92-23 FAX (063) 524-42-62 Puerto Rico The American Legion P.O. Box 447 Saint Just, PR 00978 (787) 772-7455 FAX (787) 792-4899 Rhode Island The American Legion c/o VARO, 380 Westminster St. Providence, RI 02903 (401) 528-4409 FAX (401) 528-4409 South Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs 1205 Pendleton St. Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 734-0200 FAX (803) 734-0197 South Dakota The American Legion 2501 W. 22nd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57117 (605) 886-3604 FAX (605) 886-2870 Tennessee The American Legion 375 Church St. Dayton, TN 37321(423) 775 7849 FAX (423) 775-7864 Texas The American Legion 6900 Almeda Rd., Rm. 1058 Houston, TX 77030-4200 (713) 794-3668 FAX (713) 794-3714 The American Legion 701 Clay Ave. Waco, TX 76799 (254) 299-9960 FAX (254) 299-9965 Utah The American Legion 550 Foothill Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84158-1900 (801) 326 2380 FAX (801) 326 2383 Vermont The American Legion c/o VAM&ROC North Hartland Rd. White River Junction, VT 05009 (802) 296-5166 FAX (802) 291-6266 Virginia The American Legion 270 Franklin Rd., SW Roanoke, VA 24011-2215 (540) 857-7101 FAX (540) 857-7573 Washington The American Legion 915 2nd Ave. Seattle, WA 98174 (206) 220-6223 FAX (206) 220-6104 West Virginia WV Dept. Veterans Affairs 1321 Plaza East Charleston, WV 25301-1400 (304) 558-3661, 3662 Fax (304) 558-3662 Wisconsin The American Legion c/o Regional Office, Bldg. 6 5000 W. National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53295 (414) 902 5722 FAX (414) 902 9401 Wyoming The American Legion c/o VARO, 2360 Pershing Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 778-7342 FAX (307) 778-7549 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Debt Management Center 1-800-827-0648 Government Life Insurance 1-800-669-8477 Department of Defense Deployment Health Clinical Center 1-800-796-9699 Headstones and Markers 1-800-697-6947 Information on VA Education Benefits 1-800 -827-1000 Mammography Helpline 1-888-492-7844 Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 The American Legion Appeals and Special Claims Unit 1-202-565-6424 The American Legion Office of Insurance Activities 1-215-381-3022 VA Benefits 1-800-827-1000 VA Gulf War/Agent Orange or other Special Issues Helpline 1-800-749-8387 VA Health Administration Center 1-800-733-8387 VA Health Eligibility Center 1-800-929-8387 VA Health Benefits Service Center 1-877-222-8387 SUGGESTED READING FOR POST SERVICE OFFICERS Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents is published yearly by the Department of Veterans Affairs and can be ordered by calling 202-512-1800. It is also possible to download it from VAs web site at  HYPERLINK http://www.va.gov www.va.gov Officers Guide is a handbook on Post operations and procedures; an aid for District Commanders and a Manual of Ceremonies published by The American Legion. Purchase from Emblem Sales at 1-888-453-4466. Need a Lift? A useful tool in assisting both veterans and their dependents, it is an annual scholarship and financial aid handbook published by The American Legion. Acquire from Emblem Sales. Basic Training Course in Veterans Benefits was developed, and can be purchased from, the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP). Their address is 2001 S Street, NW, Suite 610, Washington, D.C. 20009 and their telephone number is 202-265-8305. It is an introduction to veterans benefits, veterans law and advocacy. The American Legion Extension Institute is an interesting course of study for those who want to get to know The American Legions history, purpose and how it is structured. Can also be purchased from Emblem Sales. The following brochures can be requested from the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division of the American Legion at 1608 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006: The American Legion Guide: Women Veterans - Identifying Risks, Services and Prevention Post Traumatic Stress Disorder What To Do Before A Veteran Dies The American Legion Who are we? What do we do? What can we do for you? Veterans: The War Against Hepatitis C Know Your Benefits: Learn What You Have Earned The American Legion Debt Management Guide Decade of Service - Sourcebook for Military Personnel and Veterans Gulf War Benefits and Programs A Guide for Veterans and Families Vietnam Veterans Guide to Agent Orange Benefits The American Legion Guide to Filing Military Discharge Review Board and Boards for Correction of Military Records Applications Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Code of Procedure Glossary of Abbreviations BIRLS Beneficiary Identification Records Location System BVA Board of Veterans Appeals C&P Compensation and Pension CATS Claims Automated Tracking System CAVC Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims CUE Clear and Unmistakable Error DIC Dependency and Indemnity Compensation DOD Department of Defense DSO Department Service Officer EVR Eligibility Verification Report GAO General Accounting Office GPO Government Printing Office OSGLI Office of Servicemembers Group Life Insurance NCA National Cemetery Administration NPRC National Personnel Records Center NOD Notice of Disagreement NSC Nonservice-Connected RH Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance SC Service-Connected SDVI Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance SGLI Servicemembers Group Life Insurance SOC Statement of Case TAP Transition Assistance Program TRIP Training, Responsibility, Involvement and Preparation of Claims VA Department of Veterans Affairs VACOLS Veterans Appeals Control and Locator System VAMC Veterans Affairs Medical Center VA&R Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation VARO Veterans Affairs Regional Office VAVS VA Voluntary Service VBA Veterans Benefits Administration VEAP Veterans Educational Assistance Program VGLI Veterans Group Life Insurance VHA Veterans Health Administration VMLI Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance VR&E Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment INDEX A Aetna National Partnership and National Organization on Disability Joint Awards Program.53 Appeals Procedure..27 Arlington National Cemetery..41 Armed Forces49 Armed Forces Retirement Homes..50 Automobile Allowance..55 B Beneficiary Travel.18 Board of Veterans Appeals27 Boards for Correction of Military Records..49 Burial Benefits..40 . C C&P Rates 2003..55 Civilian Groups Extended Veterans Status..9 Classification of Service8 Clothing Allowance55 Code of Procedure19Copayments.17 Commissary and Exchange Privileges.50 Correction of Military Records.49 D Death Pension.25 Definitions7 Department of Veterans Affairs5 Department Service Officers List..58 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation24 Disabled Veterans Outreach Program34 Disability Claims19 E Education and Training29 Elements of Successful Service Program.1 Enrollment (Health Care).15 Eyeglasses.14 F Federal Contractor Affirmative Action.35 Federal Jobs for Veterans...35 Filing a Claim for Service Connection21 G Gulf War, Agent Orange and Ionizing Radiation..11 H Headstones and Markers.41 Health Care Benefits11 Health Care Plans (The American Legion)..51 Hearing Aids.14 Home Loan Guaranty.44 Homeless Veterans.12 I Insurance Company Billing.18 J Job-Finding Assistance.32 L Life Insurance (Department of Veterans Affairs)..37 Life Insurance Program (The American Legion)51 M Medical Care for Dependents and Survivors13 Military Discharge Review Boards49 Military Funeral Honors40 Modified Life Policy..39 Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty)29 Montgomery GI Bill (Selected Reserve)31 N National Cemetery Administration..5 National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission2 Nonservice-Connected Disability Pension.22 O Overseas Cemeteries..43 Overseas Medical Benefits.13 Operation Transition35 P Periods of Wartime Service6 Post Service Officer.1 Post Service Officer Guide Survey67 Power of Attorney..19 Presidential Memorial Certificates42 Prescriptions (copays)18 Program for Unemployable Veterans.32 R Readjustment Counseling15 Replacing Military Records and Medals..49 Review of Discharges49 S Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance38 Servicemembers Group Life Insurance.37 Special Categories for Medical Care..11 Suggested Reading for Post Service Officers.62 Survivors Benefits24 T The American Legion Discount Prescription Program52 The American Legion Life Insurance Program51 The American Legion Tricare Supplement Program52 Transition Assistance Program..35 U U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims28 Unemployment Compensation.34 Uniform Benefits Package13 Useful Telephone Numbers61 V VolunTeen Program4 Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Program.1 Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service3 Veterans Benefits.6 Veterans Benefits Administration5 Veterans Educational Assistance Program31 Veterans Health Administration.5 Veterans Group Life Insurance37 Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance.38 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program..32 W Women Veterans12 Workforce Investment Act33 Post Service Officer Guide Survey After you have had some experience in using the guide, please provide the VA&R Commission with your opinions about this publication by completing the enclosed survey on the back of this page. Please return your response by September 15, 2003. Address this survey to: PSO Guide Survey National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission 1608 K St, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 Survey Post Service Officer Guide Please rate the Guide on a scale of 15, with 5 being the highest rating 1). The Guide clearly explains the role and responsibility of a Post Service Officer. 1 2 3 4 5 Comment______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 2). The Guide contains the essential information needed by a Post Service Officer. 1 2 3 4 5 Comment______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 3). The information is well organized and clearly presented. 1 2 3 4 5 Comment______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 4). 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