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On May 24, 2010, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 1017, a bill that would significantly expand chiropractic care for military veterans and increase staff chiropractors in the Department of Veterans Affairs. The price tag of this bill is approximately [...] Read More

According to a new settlement agreement between the NALC, the Postal Service and USPS Office of Inspector General, there now will be tighter restrictions on OIG agents and postal inspectors seeking to obtain employees’ confidential medical records from their health [...] Read More

Source: akaka.senate.gov Washington, D.C. Tonight (May 24), the U.S. Senate passed the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 (S.707), sponsored by Senators Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) and George V. Voinovich (R-OH) to expand telecommuting opportunities in the federal government. “I am [...] Read More

SOURCE: www1.va.gov 24th Year Of VA Sponsored Sports Competition Washington . . . Hundreds of Veterans from around the nation will make their way to Des Moines, Iowa, May 26-31 to compete in the 24th Annual National Veterans Golden Age [...] Read More

SOURCE: www4.va.gov Report Summary From VA Benefits Inspection Division On VA Regional Office In Albuquerque May 20, 2010 The Benefits Inspection Division conducts onsite inspections at VA Regional Offices (VAROS) to review disability compensation claims processing and Veterans Service Center [...] Read More

The Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program provides compensation for eligible Military retirees who have combat-related disabilities.  CRSC offers a monthly, tax-free benefit that supplements VA disability and military retired pay.  To apply, you must meet the following criteria and have [...] Read More

If you are a federal employee, you can find out information about your retirement benefits and make changes concerning your federal annuity, by going to www.opm.gov/retire/index.aspx OPM’s Retirement Services Online  enables you to: Change your Federal Income Tax withholding Change [...] Read More

If you are a disabled veterans and have completed at least 24 months of active duty military service, you may qualify for the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach program (DVOP). The purpose of the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program is to develop jobs [...] Read More

The goal of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability is to reduce the incidence of secondary conditions and improve the quality of life for disabled people.  NACPAD collects, organizes, and synthesizes information to inform consumers, guide practitioners, facilitate [...] Read More

In the event that you or a member of your family experiences the loss of a limb, this site, www.amputee-coalition.org, provides the following benefits: They operate a national clearinghouse for distribution of educational and self-help materials; They provide outreach to [...] Read More