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...
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Kurt Corwin
krcorwin
Jun 24, 2005 4:50 pm
Please email me a copy. Thanks ... From: Kevin To: owcp@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 9:42 AM Subject: [owcp] Draft Letter to the House...
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FourDirect@...
Jun 25, 2005 10:00 pm
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 ...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jun 26, 2005 1:49 pm
Nancy, Thanks for your kind words. I will consider your suggestions when I write the next draft and see if I can incorporate them. Once I get enough people...
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Jennifer Giacomini
jengiacomini
Jun 26, 2005 4:05 pm
Kevin, I think the letter is fantastic. It clearly states the issues that I have experienced with OWCP, while providing a feasible inquiry into the problem....
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jun 26, 2005 4:41 pm
Since you've provided me with your zip code, may I assume that you're planning to sign the letter?...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jun 26, 2005 6:48 pm
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...
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Heidi Fassnacht
riverock5
Jun 28, 2005 11:29 pm
kevin, i would be willing to sign this letter. my zip is 05055, adding another state to the list. one thing that might be nice to add, just upon a second...
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FourDirect@...
Jun 29, 2005 1:21 am
Heidi, Yes, excellent points! I've had the same experiences. We probably all have. And the burden of proof always comes back to us, and usually I have no...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Jun 29, 2005 2:24 pm
Am I the only one who got a nurse to help with my rehabilitation? She has been the interface between me and the OWCP. I got a letter when my claim was...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Jun 29, 2005 2:29 pm
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...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jun 30, 2005 1:26 am
Felicia, I hope that I didn't confuse you or anyone else. The letter to which you are referring was written by an RPCV named Reeder. It is NOT the letter...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Jun 30, 2005 2:39 am
I would have sworn that the comment about the VA was in the subcommittee letter. Sorry! -- Felicia...
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FourDirect@...
Jun 30, 2005 3:32 am
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...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jun 30, 2005 12:10 pm
The letter written by Mr. Reeder is in our message area: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/owcp/message/179 It's message #179 and is entitled something like, "more...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jun 30, 2005 12:13 pm
Felicia, Have you read the subcommittee letter? If so, I'd appreciate any comments that you may have. Also, are you interested in and/or willing to sign the...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Jun 30, 2005 4:04 pm
I have read the subcommittee letter. My main concern is that it doesn't reflect my case that much. I haven't had that much trouble with the OWCP. My...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jun 30, 2005 11:19 pm
Fair enough. If the letter doesn't fit your situation and you're not comfortable signing it, that's cool. I did mention PCMO, but you're right that the main...
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FourDirect@...
Jul 1, 2005 7:32 am
Do you think that everyone knows who the PCMO (Peace Corps Medical Office) is? I know that I had major problems with them in the early years and that many of...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Jul 1, 2005 2:58 pm
I totally agree with that. I had to deal with all kinds of BS from them. Also, does the letter explain what PCMO means? I didn't remember seeing it and...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jul 2, 2005 2:51 pm
I assume that people in this group either know what PCMO is or will ask. In the letter, however, I made no such assumption. I tried to use the full name of...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jul 2, 2005 2:58 pm
Nancy and Felicia, I'd be happy to add another line about PCMO and how it fails RPCVs. Would you care to take a stab at the wording? I'd appreciate it. ...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jul 2, 2005 3:07 pm
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...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jul 6, 2005 3:47 pm
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...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jul 9, 2005 12:49 am
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...
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FourDirect@...
Jul 9, 2005 4:20 am
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 ...
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Donald Weaks
donaldweaks
Jul 9, 2005 4:57 pm
I agree with you in many ways, but once one is medevac'd the situation becomes quite grim. You are suddenly a pariah because they seem to be assuming that...
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Kevin
owcp2004
Jul 9, 2005 8:54 pm
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...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Jul 9, 2005 10:49 pm
Wow, I didn't find that once I was medevac'd. Everyone seemed really nice and the whole process seemed very organized. Of course, almost no one spoke a...
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Janice Williams
therifi@...
Jul 10, 2005 3:36 am
Jan Williams ... Kevin, I believe I wrote that I would be happy to sign your letter. My zip code is 01571. Jan Williams...
