4 December 2005 Hi Alana: It has been so long since I've received OWCP complaints from former Peace Corps Volunteers that I wondered whether the moderator of...
Hi Group, I haven't heard from anyone lately but I hope all are well. I have to report a recent very positive experience that may be helpful to some of you. I...
Everyone, I had a very unsettling occurrence today and wonder if anyone else has experienced something similar. I live in a NY apt building with a security...
12 October 2005 Alana Peterson, assistant to U.S. Congressman James Oberstar, has offered to put together a list of our concerns with OWCP to present to...
I have a question about what everyone did about getting health insurance if they didnt have a job that provided it. My current job doesnt provide health...
While in Peace Corps I got very sick (shocking, I know, lol) and I was medevac'd to Thailand, where they found out I had stomach ulcers. I never had any...
Deal all, I have a reimbursement question for any of you out there. As many of you know, I've had a Peace Corps illness for about 21 years. In years back I...
I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in September of 2004 triggered by the abuse and hostile work site at EPA Seattle, WA. I did not...
2 September 2005 Peace Corps Office of Inspector General 1111 20th Street NW Washington, DC RE: Donald J. Weaks – xxx-xx- xxxx To Whom It May Concern: I was...
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....
