I have just a read a little bit from people here on this site. I was medically separated on January 9, 2005, after just over 21 months of service...since then...
... This is a very hot item and one of great concerrn to RPCV and former staff. Please pass this info on to your members. Judith H. Whitney-Terry Northeast...
Dear Kevin, I have been dealing with PTSD since I left my Peace Corps service in February 1994. At the time of my exit, the OWCP gave me all the paperwork to...
Seven group members have signaled their intention to sign the letter to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. If you haven't responded, are you willing...
I have emailed copies of the letter to all who have asked. If anyone else would like a copy, please request it from me by email or download it from our files...
Dear All, I wasn't medevaced. Sure wish I had been as I hear that process does go fairly smoothly. Unfortunately for many of us who have illnesses manifest...
Steve, I don't know how many people return home with illnesses, injuries, and/or disabilities. My guess is that the rate is relatively low. If this really...
Hi, While the Peace Corps was a truly unique and wonderful experience for me (Chile 1980-82) and while I am still in touch with folks in my rural village and ...
Is there anyone here who has experience with the post-service medical unit who would like to offer this gentleman some advice. He and I would both appreciate...
At the risk of being redundant (and consequently annoying), the draft letter in three different formats can be found in our files section. If you are having...
I've been thinking a lot about the letter and it seems as though my thoughts on this subject are somewhat different from those of others, as my experience with...
Kevin, I don't think I saw that letter. Where is it again despite knowing that it isn't a point you were bringing up - but now I'm curious. I'd hate to depend...
from: http://www.expcvsbrazil.com/pcissues/med_letter_print.htm Senator John Warner U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20250 Dear Senator Warner: A recent series of...
Kevin, I am very impressed with your letter and feel it is excellent! Thank you for getting this done. It is superb as it stands but I wonder if it should be ...
Dear All (especially Kevin), I am thrilled that you are so energetic and still optimistic and we should continue in this vein for now. But, having worked my...
Another from Nancy ... I am curious about how the acupuncture was able to be covered? Was it done by an MD? I have had that rejected for years. Also, I wonder...
I have to say that very recently I am NOT reporting successes. Actually, just the opposite. My approved meds just got "dropped" out of the system, again and it...
I have actually had much less trouble with the OWCP than with the Peace Corps. The Peace Corps has denied from the beginning that Lariam/Mefloquine causes any...
Heidi and Nancy have both reported recent successes in their dealings with OWCP. I too am happy to report some success after a 2+ year battle with the agency....
In a message dated 6/20/2005 8:31:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Jan, Very good idea about including Kevin Q at the RPCV office in our list. I have written...
Hi Kevin, I too was very offended by the letter. First of all, there is no reason to send it registered mail other than to intimidate. Almost no one sends ...
Hello, all. I just joined this group, no doubt as a result of Kevin's trolling. I'm here to offer info on a now-completed small success with the OWCP process....
The first draft of the letter to the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections can be found at: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/owcp2004 (Click on My Documents,...
Does anyone here have a list of RPCV Senators or Congresspersons, or know where to find one? Ideally it would include country of service as well. Any leads...
"Subcommittee Examines Effectiveness of Federal Employees' Compensation Act and Looks to Improve the System for Federal Workers" The text of this press release...
Hello all: I just received a certified letter from the Office of the Inspector General of the Peace Corps. Did any of you receive such a letter? It reads: The...
Kevin, Doug, Heidi and everyone, Yes, I received one. Had to wait in a long line in the PO to even pick it up as it was certified. I found it downright and...
