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Chapter President Lary’s New Years Message
Chapter President Lary’s New Years Message: Father Time is taking the year 2021 away as the baby new year of 2022 is arriving. Last year (2021) was a year that presented us with many challenges such as a series of lock downs, restrictions on travel, shopping, eating, attending church services & other events. It was…
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VVA 887 President’s Report #26
1 COVID-19, quarantine status unchanged. Portions of Manila will remain under Modified Quarantine Status until 31 March 2021. This still affects the VA RO and Clinic. 2. The following are excerpts from the Federal Medical Program (FMP) Training conducted virtually. a. Claims are processed on a first in – first out basis. b. …
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VVA 887 President’s Report # 25
Quarantine status – No change. 1. The VA will provide a headstone for any eligible deceased veteran, even if they are already in an unmarked grave in any country around the world. In selecting a headstone, the National Cemeteries Administration has approved only 67 emblems of beliefs to put on tombstones. Check the VA.gov or…
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VVA Chapter 887 President’s Report #24
No change in quarantine status. 1. If you have not received your Federal Medical Program (FMP) letter listing your service connection medical conditions that you need to receive care in the Philippines, you can send an email requesting assistance to: hac.fmp@va.gov. 2. A trove of U.S. government documents has been released by a Welsh journalist…
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Chapter President’s Report #23
Quarantine status still remains the same. One change, those 15 years of age and above can now travel (vice 20 years). Not many checkpoints are left. 1. The Veteran Advisory Board held our first meeting of FY2021 on 17 November (virtual). My first experience holding a virtual meeting, but it went very well. Two issues…
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VVA 887 President’s Report #22
Quarantine status unchanged. Please remain aware that status changes may be unexpected and surprising in the areas you live and travel. 1. Military and dependents now have through the end of June 2021 to access benefits using ID cards that expired this year. The extension of temporary ID card rules is in response to the…
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VVA 887 Chapter President’s Report #21
NO CHANGE IN QUARANTINE STATUS. Continue to monitor any restriction changes in the area where you reside or plan to travel. Traveling is easier now. 1. On 1 September 2020, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) launched 74 new military hospital and clinic Air Force websites. This is an effort to modernize the web presence of…
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VVA Chapter PI 887 President’s Report #20
1. No change in quarantine status for us as of this posting. Philippine President Duterte has extended partial restrictions for the Manila area until 30 September 2020 due to increased cases of COVID-19. Please remain vigilant for any changes in the areas you live and the areas which you wish to travel. 2. If your…
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VVA Chapter 887 President’s Report #19
1. Metro Manila and four nearby provinces move to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) while the rest of the country remains under Modified GCQ. We are still under Modified GCQ. While movement is less restricted, be aware that there are still areas where manned checkpoints still remain and entry restrictions are in effect. Many streets are…
