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...
I got my Certified letter today. I didn't view it as particularly threatening. OWCP just bought me a replacement wheelchair a year ago and I'm awaiting for...
To the gang, I'm wondering if any of you out there live in NYC as the National RPCV group is having a meeting here this week and Kevin Quigley as well as the...
FYI -- here is a copy of a letter I sent to Mark Dayton, and also to the MN candidates to the US Senate, tailored for each one. Are we using a BLOG now? I am...
Hi Felicia: It is my thought that probably all psychological disorders are due to "brain damage" -- a physical problem in the brain that can either be ...
Hi all, I've had an experience recently that has amazed me and may offer us the key to answer some of our difficulties. As the result of an accident I had in...
I have been on owcp since 2001 for major depression with anger due to higher authority. I have been approved by OPM on my disability retirement, but they have...
having just heard about this group- program how does one begin? what proof does one need? are there claim forms? is there a website for owcp? what type of...
Has anyone had a similiar experience: I know for a fact I have worms, I have seen them. I went to a doctor who did an ova and stool test, the results came back...
Hey all! Like all you I got out and doctor's bills, not quite as high as some of you, but at the highest I had around $4K (just the amount I paid out of pocket...
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 ...
