DC Chapter to Host Annual CG Reception ROA's DC Chapter 4 will host the annual Coast Guard Reception Jan. 31 from 1630-1830. ROA 2011 National Convention
Post-9/11 GI Bill Improvements With our student veteran participants, ROA began identifying issues that would remain if the current version of the improvement bill is passed, and alternatives if the improvements are slowed by Congress. ROA Meets with Vets to Discuss New GI Bill 2.0 VA Begins Paying Benefits for New Agent Orange Claims The VA began using liberalized rules for Agent Orange exposure for Vietnam vets. ROA has testified twice on health effects from the Vietnam War this year. ROA Current Issues: Veterans Affairs ROA Meets with Rep. Bob Latta to Discuss TRR ROA met with the staff of Rep. Latta, about TRICARE Retired Reserve. Topics included: lack of access to register for is and high premiums. Latta’s staff agreed the intent of their bill hasn’t been met, which he will attempt to fix.
ROA Meets with Wisconsin Physicians Service ROA met with the Wisconsin Physicians Service, which administers the claims and appeals for TRICARE. This was the first meeting at WPS in four years.
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in USERRA Case Supreme Court Hears Arguments in USERRA Case New Law Reviews No. 1076 Congress Strengthens USERRA’s Protection against Discrimination No. 1075 Congress Clarifies the Application of USERRA to Successors in Interest
Cmdr. Thomas Allen, a physician serving with a reserve component unit in Ream, Cambodia, examines a patient during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training joint medical civil action project. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Nomination Season Opens for 2011 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their support of their employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. ESGR Freedom Award Home Page
Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Ends This Sunday, Nov. 7
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