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...
There is some interesting reading at the Office of Inspector General website (http://www.oig.dol.gov). Please note that customer complaints can be addressed to...
The Boston Area Office has a new district director. Her name is Carol Adams, and this was her second day on the job. I encourage everyone who has a problem...
Hello ... Is anyone there? ... Does anyone have anything about OWCP or ACS to share? My case is going nowhere. The Boston Area Office will not respond to...
This message is about Human beings, Democracy, UNHCR, Refugees, The Iraqis, Islam, Kurds, Human rights, Respect, Money, Donations, Angelina Jolie, Pavarotti,...
Dear RPCV's, Hope people are mostly well and still out there. Just sending a holiday wish to stay connected. I recently lost my father after a long, hard...
I just had another one of those enlightening phone conversations with one of the caseworkers in my Congressman's office. About a month ago, she sent some...
Here are some up-to-date links. These also appear in our "Links" area. ACS: ACS is the contractor that (supposedly) handles all medical authorizations and...
Hi everyone, Not much action with our group lately. How is everyone? I'm having my share of struggles and am hacking my way through the new ACS mess. Anyone...
I'm concerned that my OWCP benefits may be in jeopardy. I believe I may have inadvertently earned more than my "wage earning capacity" + 25%. But I don't know,...
Hi all. This is my first post. I sustained orthopedic injuries while a volunteer in India-109 in 1971. For the last 20 years my physician has just written "Rx...
Since I got the following email from Returned Volunteer Services, it appears that the Post Service Medical Office is refusing to contact us. Once again, RPCVs...
In a message dated 4/13/2004 11:33:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, news@... ... Hello Nancy, I have placed your announcement on the NPCA bulletin board and I...
I've been denied for a claim for a clinical depression condition that was directly caused by PC service but did not occur during service. I'm wondering if...
