VA Identity Theft On 3 May 2006 the vital information of 26.5 million veterans was STOLEN. On 22 May 2006 the theft was (finally) made known to the public. What this means to you is that FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE YOU MUST MONITOR YOUR CREDIT INFORMATION. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF: First, go to http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/con_steps.htm and follow their advice. This excellent website will alo give you the contcts for the THREE MAJOR CREDIT REPORTING COMPANIES (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). Then check out the latest VA information on http://firstgov.gov

Information and Links This page deals with: VA BENEFITS, CLAIMS, MEDICAL ISSUES, and to a certain extent benefit news and updates. //////////// WARNING///////// UNOFFICIAL ///////// In no way should these pages be construded as legal advice. I AM NOT A LAWYER OR A 'SERVICE OFFICER.' I am certainly not responsable for the content of the links listed. If you intend to file a claim or deal with the Department of Veterans Affairs; I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU SEE A 'SERVICE OFFICER' FROM AN ACCREDITED NATIONAL VETERANS ORGANIZATION.

MEDICAL PROBLEMS If you ain't got it, you ain't got it! But enough Viet Nam veterans out there do!!

Sarge sez: "See a Service Officer and file a claim! You don't have to be "crazy" – but you are crazy if you don't file for this claim [$]. They are still at it today; the REMF's – who stole all your stuff in Vietnam – are getting 10% for showing up."

BRAIN TUMORS and other neurological problems The Sarge had a meningeal (brain) tumor, and other 2/12th vets have various types of "brain tumors." Some have seizures. Agent Orange, Blue, Purple? Primaprime? Or that saltpetter they put in our food beginning in Boot Camp? I would like to hear from you 2/12th Vets who have had brain tumors or other neurological problems for an unoffical survey and to support each other. Bruce "Sarge" Holzhauer bhbim2@webtv.net