November 16, 2002
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Health Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Office
20 Washington Place, Newark, NJ 07102
In Reply Refer To CCS: RA11761750
MR. James Raab
123 FORREST AVE
AMBOY, NJ 08879-2805
Dear MR Raab:
I am pleased that you are enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system and am now able to notify you of your advanced priority group treatment status. You are now enrolled in:
Priority Group 5
Information about the enrollment priority groups’ advantages, privileges and medical service by rank are available on request at the address below.
Should you have any questions or feel you are in the wrong priority group and wish to appeal your classification, please contact the VA Health Benefits Service Center for assistance at the toll-free number, 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387).
If your current enrollment Priority Group 1s 4, 5, 6, or 7 and you received a Purple Heart Award, you are eligible to be reassigned to Priority Group 3.
VA is in the process of upgrading its computer system to accommodate the Purple Heart enrollment status. If you received a Purple Heart Award, please see the Enclosure for details on informing VA of your award.
Assignment to this new status will be made as soon as the required computer upgrades are completed. You will receive a separate notification when that occurs.
Should you choose to cancel your enrollment for any reason, please notify VA in writing at the following address:
VA Health Eligibility.
Center, 1644 Tullie Circle
Atlanta, Georgia 30329.
Thank you for enrolling with the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system. We will do our best to provide you health care that is second to none.
Sincerely,
Frances M. Murphy, Acting Chief Network.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Last in line for Treatment
Department of Veterans Affairs
Feb 16, 2001
Enrollment Priority Groups Health Care Fact Sheet.
Treatment will be administered in order of group priority.
VA Healthcare Enrollment Priority Groups:
Priority Group 1 Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 50% or more.
Priority Group 2 Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 30% or 40%.
Priority Group 3:
A. Veterans who are former POWs.
B. Veterans awarded the Purple Heart.
C. Veterans whose discharge was for a disability that was incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
D. Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 10% or 20%.
E. Veterans awarded special eligibility rated classification under Title 38, V.S.C., Section 1151 benefits for individuals disabled by VA Health Care treatment.
Priority Group 4:
A. Veterans who are receiving aid and attendance or housebound benefits.
B. Veterans who have been determined by the VA to be catastrophically disabled.
Priority Group 5:
service-connected veterans and Non-service-connected veterans rated at 0% disability whose annual income and net worth are below the VA established dollar threshold.
Priority Group 6:
A. All other eligible who are not required to agree to make co-payments for their medical care.
B. World War I and Mexican Border War veterans.
C. Veterans receiving care solely for disabilities resulting from exposure to toxic substances, radiation or for disorders associated with service in the Gulf War; or, any illness associated with service in combat in a war after the Gulf War or during a period of hostility after November 11 1998.
D.Compensated 0%service veterans.
Subpriority Group 7:
Subpriority a: noncompensable 0% service connected veterans who pay specified payment.
Subpriority b: all other priority category 7 veterans with income and net worth above the statutory threshold who paid specified co-payment.
Subpriority c: Me James Raab none of the above. last in line for treatment.
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Feb 16, 2001
Enrollment Priority Groups Health Care Fact Sheet.
Treatment will be administered in order of group priority.
VA Healthcare Enrollment Priority Groups:
Priority Group 1 Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 50% or more.
Priority Group 2 Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 30% or 40%.
Priority Group 3:
A. Veterans who are former POWs.
B. Veterans awarded the Purple Heart.
C. Veterans whose discharge was for a disability that was incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
D. Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 10% or 20%.
E. Veterans awarded special eligibility rated classification under Title 38, V.S.C., Section 1151 benefits for individuals disabled by VA Health Care treatment.
Priority Group 4:
A. Veterans who are receiving aid and attendance or housebound benefits.
B. Veterans who have been determined by the VA to be catastrophically disabled.
Priority Group 5:
service-connected veterans and Non-service-connected veterans rated at 0% disability whose annual income and net worth are below the VA established dollar threshold.
Priority Group 6:
A. All other eligible who are not required to agree to make co-payments for their medical care.
B. World War I and Mexican Border War veterans.
C. Veterans receiving care solely for disabilities resulting from exposure to toxic substances, radiation or for disorders associated with service in the Gulf War; or, any illness associated with service in combat in a war after the Gulf War or during a period of hostility after November 11 1998.
D.Compensated 0%service veterans.
Subpriority Group 7:
Subpriority a: noncompensable 0% service connected veterans who pay specified payment.
Subpriority b: all other priority category 7 veterans with income and net worth above the statutory threshold who paid specified co-payment.
Subpriority c: Me James Raab none of the above. last in line for treatment.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Reimbursement from Medical Payments
Pay Increase
Department of Veterans Affairs
PO BOX 42000 PHILADELPHIA PA 19101
November 27, 2006
In Reply Refer To:
James Raab
123 Forrest Ave, Harbor NJ 08879
File Number: RA11761750
J Raab
Your awarded pension of $32.00 has been amended to provide for payment as follows:
New Monthly Rate
$33.00
Effective Date 12-01-06
You will be advised of future rate changes occurring after the last date shown. This adjustment will be reflected in your first check due after. January 1, 2007 or February 1, 2007. It is based on the cost of living adjustment effective December 1, 2006 and our determination that your net countable income is S10,524.
We are considering your income from earnings, $10524 from Social Security based upon a monthly payment of $877.00, and $0 from annuity/retirement and $32.00 from other sources.
If the income information shown above is not correct, please furnish an accurate statement of your income from all sources. If, at a later date, there is any change in the number of your dependents or change in income other than the December 1 Social Security increase (received in the January 2 payment), you should notify us immediately. (If you are. not presently receiving Social Security but begin receiving this benefit at a later date, you should inform us immediately.) Also notify us of any change of address or if you go on active duty in the military.
Sincerely,
Frances M. Murphy M.D. M. P H.
Acting Chief Network Officer
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Department of Veterans Affairs
PO BOX 42000 PHILADELPHIA PA 19101
November 27, 2006
In Reply Refer To:
James Raab
123 Forrest Ave, Harbor NJ 08879
File Number: RA11761750
J Raab
Your awarded pension of $32.00 has been amended to provide for payment as follows:
New Monthly Rate
$33.00
Effective Date 12-01-06
You will be advised of future rate changes occurring after the last date shown. This adjustment will be reflected in your first check due after. January 1, 2007 or February 1, 2007. It is based on the cost of living adjustment effective December 1, 2006 and our determination that your net countable income is S10,524.
We are considering your income from earnings, $10524 from Social Security based upon a monthly payment of $877.00, and $0 from annuity/retirement and $32.00 from other sources.
If the income information shown above is not correct, please furnish an accurate statement of your income from all sources. If, at a later date, there is any change in the number of your dependents or change in income other than the December 1 Social Security increase (received in the January 2 payment), you should notify us immediately. (If you are. not presently receiving Social Security but begin receiving this benefit at a later date, you should inform us immediately.) Also notify us of any change of address or if you go on active duty in the military.
Sincerely,
Frances M. Murphy M.D. M. P H.
Acting Chief Network Officer
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Help from Senator Jon Corzine
Corzine and VABilling
May/30/2002
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
New Jersey Health Care System
20 Washington Place, Newark, NJ 07102
The Honorable Jon S. Corzine United States Senate
One Gateway Center 11 th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Raab, James
123 Forrest Ave, Harbor NJ 08879
Re: CSS RA117617,
Dear Senator Corzine:
This letter is in response to your letter dated May 3, 2002 on behalf of your constituent, Mr. James Raab. This correspondence was forwarded to my office as it is a matter that falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System.
Mr. Raab's eligibility status was reviewed by Ms. Jacqueline Mungin, Supervisor, Eligibility Unit and indicated that although Mr. Raab is a Non- Service Connected (NSC) veteran his annual income is below the NSC Pension level; therefore, he is not required to pay the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System a co-payment for his outpatient treatment or medication.
Mr. Raab will have a zero (0) co-payment.
Furthermore It is determined by the Medical Care Cost Recovery Program that:
Mr. Raab will have a zero (0) balance.
Should Mr. Raab need further clarification concerning billing issues, please advise him to contact Ms. Louise Gentle, Chief, Medical Care Cost Recovery at (973) 676-1000 ext. 2381, between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm.
Thank you for your continued interest in our New Jersey veterans.
Sincerely, Director KENNETH H. MIZRACH
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May/30/2002
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
New Jersey Health Care System
20 Washington Place, Newark, NJ 07102
The Honorable Jon S. Corzine United States Senate
One Gateway Center 11 th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Raab, James
123 Forrest Ave, Harbor NJ 08879
Re: CSS RA117617,
Dear Senator Corzine:
This letter is in response to your letter dated May 3, 2002 on behalf of your constituent, Mr. James Raab. This correspondence was forwarded to my office as it is a matter that falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System.
Mr. Raab's eligibility status was reviewed by Ms. Jacqueline Mungin, Supervisor, Eligibility Unit and indicated that although Mr. Raab is a Non- Service Connected (NSC) veteran his annual income is below the NSC Pension level; therefore, he is not required to pay the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System a co-payment for his outpatient treatment or medication.
Mr. Raab will have a zero (0) co-payment.
Furthermore It is determined by the Medical Care Cost Recovery Program that:
Mr. Raab will have a zero (0) balance.
Should Mr. Raab need further clarification concerning billing issues, please advise him to contact Ms. Louise Gentle, Chief, Medical Care Cost Recovery at (973) 676-1000 ext. 2381, between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm.
Thank you for your continued interest in our New Jersey veterans.
Sincerely, Director KENNETH H. MIZRACH
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Federal Extortion Act
Federal Court Order of Consequent a Forfeiture of Funds
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE
P.O. BOX 1686
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35201-1686
James Raab 10/03/03
123 Forest Ave. Harbor, NJ 08879
Dear James Raab
As authorized by Federal law, we applied all or part of your Federal payment to a debt you owe. The government agency (or agencies) collecting your debt is listed below
Department of Veterans Affairs East Orange VAMC 561
385 Tremont Avenue. East Orange, NJ 07018
TIN Num: 123-45-6789 TOP Trace Num: P19357564
AcctNum: 561000000000024315
Amount This Creditor: $128.00
Creditor: 04 Site: C
800-382-4156 1-800-382-4156 PURPOSE: Non-Tax Federal Debt
Payment Summary
Payee Name: James Raab
Payment before reduction: $778.00
Total amount of this reduction: $128.00
Paying federal agency: Social Security Administration
Claim acct num: 123 45 6789 A
Payee tin: 123 45 6789
Payment date: 10/03/03
Payment type: EFT
Beneficiary tin: 123 45 6789
The Agency has previously sent notice to you at the last address known to the Agency. That notice explained the amount and type of debt you owe, the rights available to you, and that the Agency intended to collect the debt by intercepting any Federal payments made to you, including tax refunds. If you believe your payment was reduced in error or if you have questions about this debt, you must contact the Agency at the address and telephone number shown above. The U. S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Management Service cannot resolve issues regarding debts with other agencies.
We will forward the money taken from your Federal payment to the Agency to be applied to your debt balance; however, the Agency may not receive the funds for several weeks after the payment date. If you intend to contact the Agency, please have this notice available.
Please do not contact the Social Security Administration regarding the reduction made in this Federal payment as a result of this offset.
Charles A. Wilson
Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service
(800) 304-3107
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE
P.O. BOX 1686
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35201-1686
James Raab 10/03/03
123 Forest Ave. Harbor, NJ 08879
Dear James Raab
As authorized by Federal law, we applied all or part of your Federal payment to a debt you owe. The government agency (or agencies) collecting your debt is listed below
Department of Veterans Affairs East Orange VAMC 561
385 Tremont Avenue. East Orange, NJ 07018
TIN Num: 123-45-6789 TOP Trace Num: P19357564
AcctNum: 561000000000024315
Amount This Creditor: $128.00
Creditor: 04 Site: C
800-382-4156 1-800-382-4156 PURPOSE: Non-Tax Federal Debt
Payment Summary
Payee Name: James Raab
Payment before reduction: $778.00
Total amount of this reduction: $128.00
Paying federal agency: Social Security Administration
Claim acct num: 123 45 6789 A
Payee tin: 123 45 6789
Payment date: 10/03/03
Payment type: EFT
Beneficiary tin: 123 45 6789
The Agency has previously sent notice to you at the last address known to the Agency. That notice explained the amount and type of debt you owe, the rights available to you, and that the Agency intended to collect the debt by intercepting any Federal payments made to you, including tax refunds. If you believe your payment was reduced in error or if you have questions about this debt, you must contact the Agency at the address and telephone number shown above. The U. S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Management Service cannot resolve issues regarding debts with other agencies.
We will forward the money taken from your Federal payment to the Agency to be applied to your debt balance; however, the Agency may not receive the funds for several weeks after the payment date. If you intend to contact the Agency, please have this notice available.
Please do not contact the Social Security Administration regarding the reduction made in this Federal payment as a result of this offset.
Charles A. Wilson
Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service
(800) 304-3107
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Vet Admin Med Bills for Disabled Viet Vet Jan 97
VABillJan97Post
Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Service
VA Medical Center Lyons 151 Knollcroft Rd. Lyons, NJ 07939-9998
(908-647-0180) EXT6413
Acct No.: 123456789
Due Before: JAN 11, 1997 AM8unt Due: $129.86
Amount Paid: _____________ Today's Date: Dec 11, 1996
Please Make your Check or Money Order payable to the "Department of Veterans Affairs" and send payment to the above address. If you have any questions regarding this statement, please call the number listed above.
Raab James. Forest Ave. Harbor, NJ 08879
(201)676-1000 X1279 For Mastercard and visa payments.
1(800)382-4156 FOR ALL other calls.
Please Detach and Return Top Portion with Payment
IMPORTANT: Please read the Notice of Rights accompanying this statement!
Department of Veterans Affairs Raab, James Acct No.: 123 45 6789 Page 1
:10/11/96 :Previous Balance : 539.35
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K667984
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K677598
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K677598
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K677598
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K677598
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K687445
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K687445
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K687445
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K687445
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K687445
:10/30/96 :INTEREST/ADM. Int/CHARGE -1.39:561-K677598
:11/12/96 :INTEREST/ADM. Int/CHARGE -0.93:561-K667984
:11/12/96 :INTEREST/ADM. Int/CHARGE -0.01:561-K682793
:12/11/96 :INTEREST/ADN. Int/CHARGE -0.95:561-K667984
:12/11/96 :INTEREST/ADM. Int/CHARGE -0.01:561-K682793
Previous Balance $539.35, Interest Charges $1.90, Payment $411.39, Balance $129.86
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Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Service
VA Medical Center Lyons 151 Knollcroft Rd. Lyons, NJ 07939-9998
(908-647-0180) EXT6413
Acct No.: 123456789
Due Before: JAN 11, 1997 AM8unt Due: $129.86
Amount Paid: _____________ Today's Date: Dec 11, 1996
Please Make your Check or Money Order payable to the "Department of Veterans Affairs" and send payment to the above address. If you have any questions regarding this statement, please call the number listed above.
Raab James. Forest Ave. Harbor, NJ 08879
(201)676-1000 X1279 For Mastercard and visa payments.
1(800)382-4156 FOR ALL other calls.
Please Detach and Return Top Portion with Payment
IMPORTANT: Please read the Notice of Rights accompanying this statement!
Department of Veterans Affairs Raab, James Acct No.: 123 45 6789 Page 1
:10/11/96 :Previous Balance : 539.35
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K667984
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K677598
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K677598
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K677598
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K677598
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K687445
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K687445
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K687445
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K687445
:10/25/96 OUTPATIENT CARECNSC) -41.00561-K687445
:10/30/96 :INTEREST/ADM. Int/CHARGE -1.39:561-K677598
:11/12/96 :INTEREST/ADM. Int/CHARGE -0.93:561-K667984
:11/12/96 :INTEREST/ADM. Int/CHARGE -0.01:561-K682793
:12/11/96 :INTEREST/ADN. Int/CHARGE -0.95:561-K667984
:12/11/96 :INTEREST/ADM. Int/CHARGE -0.01:561-K682793
Previous Balance $539.35, Interest Charges $1.90, Payment $411.39, Balance $129.86
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Vet Admin Med Bills for Disabled Viet Vet Nov 96
VABillNov96Post
Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Service
VA Medical Center Lyons 151 Knollcroft RD. Lyons, NJ 07939-9998
(908-647-0180) EXT6413
Acct No.: 123456789
Due Before: Nov 11, 1996 Amount Due: $539.35
Amount Paid: _____________ Today's Date: OCT 11. 1996
Please Make your Check or Money Order payable to the "Department of Veterans Affairs" and send payment to the above address. If you have any questions regarding this statement, please call the number listed above.
Raab James. Forest Ave. Harbor, NJ 08879
(201)676-1000 X1279 For Mastercard and Visa payments.
1(800)382-4156 for all other calls.
Please Detach and Return Top Portion with Payment.
Important: Please read the Notice of Rights accompanying this statement!
Department of Veterans Affairs Raab, James Acct No.: 123 45 6789 Page 1
Previous Balance $333.01
OUTPATIENT CARE(NSC) VISIT DATE: 09/10/96 41.00 :561-K687445
OUTPATIENT CARE(NSC) V[SIT DATE: 09/17/96 41.00 :561-K687445
OUTPATIENT CARE(NSC) VISIT DATE: 09/20/96 41.00 :561-K687445
OUTPATIENT CARE(NSC) VISIT DATE: 09/24/96 41.00 :561-K687445
OUTPATIENT CARE(NSC) VISIT DATE: 09/27/96 41.00 :561-K687445
INTEREST/ADM. CHARGE (Int:0.71) Admin: 0.71 :561-K679114
INTEREST/ADM. CHARGE (Int:1.39) Admin: 1.39 :561-K677598
INTERfST/ADM. CHARGF (Int:0.02) Admin: 0.02 :561-K682793
Previous Balance 331.81, Charges $407.54, Payment $200.00, Balance $539.35
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Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Service
VA Medical Center Lyons 151 Knollcroft RD. Lyons, NJ 07939-9998
(908-647-0180) EXT6413
Acct No.: 123456789
Due Before: Nov 11, 1996 Amount Due: $539.35
Amount Paid: _____________ Today's Date: OCT 11. 1996
Please Make your Check or Money Order payable to the "Department of Veterans Affairs" and send payment to the above address. If you have any questions regarding this statement, please call the number listed above.
Raab James. Forest Ave. Harbor, NJ 08879
(201)676-1000 X1279 For Mastercard and Visa payments.
1(800)382-4156 for all other calls.
Please Detach and Return Top Portion with Payment.
Important: Please read the Notice of Rights accompanying this statement!
Department of Veterans Affairs Raab, James Acct No.: 123 45 6789 Page 1
Previous Balance $333.01
OUTPATIENT CARE(NSC) VISIT DATE: 09/10/96 41.00 :561-K687445
OUTPATIENT CARE(NSC) V[SIT DATE: 09/17/96 41.00 :561-K687445
OUTPATIENT CARE(NSC) VISIT DATE: 09/20/96 41.00 :561-K687445
OUTPATIENT CARE(NSC) VISIT DATE: 09/24/96 41.00 :561-K687445
OUTPATIENT CARE(NSC) VISIT DATE: 09/27/96 41.00 :561-K687445
INTEREST/ADM. CHARGE (Int:0.71) Admin: 0.71 :561-K679114
INTEREST/ADM. CHARGE (Int:1.39) Admin: 1.39 :561-K677598
INTERfST/ADM. CHARGF (Int:0.02) Admin: 0.02 :561-K682793
Previous Balance 331.81, Charges $407.54, Payment $200.00, Balance $539.35
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Vet Admin Med Bills for Disabled Viet Vet Sept 96
VABillSept96Post
Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Service
VA Medical Center Lyons 151 Knollcroft Rd. Lyons, NJ 07939-9998
(908-647-0180) EXT6413
Acct No.: 123456789
Due Before: SEP 11, 1996 AM8unt Due: $164.00
Amount Paid: _____________ Today's Date: AUG 11. 1996
Please Make your Check or Money Order payable to the "Department of Veterans Affairs" and send payment to the above address. If you have any questions regarding this statement, please call the number listed above.
Raab James. Forest Ave. Harbor, NJ 08879
(201)676-1000 X1279 for Mastercard and visa payments.
1(800)382-4156 for all other calls.
Please Detach and Return Top Portion with Payment
IMPORTANT: Please read the Notice of Rights accompanying this statement!
Department of Veterans Affairs Raab, James Acct No.: 123 45 6789 Page 1
Previous Balance $40.50, Charges $169.89, Payment $45.39, Balance $164.00
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Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Service
VA Medical Center Lyons 151 Knollcroft Rd. Lyons, NJ 07939-9998
(908-647-0180) EXT6413
Acct No.: 123456789
Due Before: SEP 11, 1996 AM8unt Due: $164.00
Amount Paid: _____________ Today's Date: AUG 11. 1996
Please Make your Check or Money Order payable to the "Department of Veterans Affairs" and send payment to the above address. If you have any questions regarding this statement, please call the number listed above.
Raab James. Forest Ave. Harbor, NJ 08879
(201)676-1000 X1279 for Mastercard and visa payments.
1(800)382-4156 for all other calls.
Please Detach and Return Top Portion with Payment
IMPORTANT: Please read the Notice of Rights accompanying this statement!
Department of Veterans Affairs Raab, James Acct No.: 123 45 6789 Page 1
Previous Balance $40.50, Charges $169.89, Payment $45.39, Balance $164.00
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Veterans Hospital Medical Hoax
Most people I talk to are under the impression that Veterans are taken care of and that the Veterans Hospital is for all Veterans. Most people I talk to think that because I served in Vietnam 1969 1970 during the war that I would be taken care of.
Most people I talk to are shocked by the truth behind that myth. Make no mistake about it unless you are shot during a declared War and have documented proof you are out of luck. Vietnam Conflict was an unsuccessful loop hole. Had the War not dragged on for a decade that trick might have worked? No documentation no connection no help no pension not a veteran in the eyes of the Veterans Administration. Not to mention it was a decade and 35 thousand Vietnam Veteran committed suicide after the war before any veteran was treated for PTSD. Cruel and despicable treatment was all I received. Imagine two hours of PTSD therapy two hours of travailing to get it and come home to a two hundred dollar charge and threats for lack of payments. I was a single parent, supporting two children, disabled, and working a paper rout for income. I was treated liker an animal. But cruelty to animals does not apply to veterans. I just want to set the record straight and perhaps the Iraq veterans will fair better if the truth is known. By the way shot and documented only applies in and during a declared war. I believe the war was declared over some time ago. If you recall “Bush on a Boat” declaring an end and a victory of the Iraq War. Surprise surprise to some returning would-be Veterans. Mark my word when no one is looking they will be cast aside like trash.
Jim Raab
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Most people I talk to are shocked by the truth behind that myth. Make no mistake about it unless you are shot during a declared War and have documented proof you are out of luck. Vietnam Conflict was an unsuccessful loop hole. Had the War not dragged on for a decade that trick might have worked? No documentation no connection no help no pension not a veteran in the eyes of the Veterans Administration. Not to mention it was a decade and 35 thousand Vietnam Veteran committed suicide after the war before any veteran was treated for PTSD. Cruel and despicable treatment was all I received. Imagine two hours of PTSD therapy two hours of travailing to get it and come home to a two hundred dollar charge and threats for lack of payments. I was a single parent, supporting two children, disabled, and working a paper rout for income. I was treated liker an animal. But cruelty to animals does not apply to veterans. I just want to set the record straight and perhaps the Iraq veterans will fair better if the truth is known. By the way shot and documented only applies in and during a declared war. I believe the war was declared over some time ago. If you recall “Bush on a Boat” declaring an end and a victory of the Iraq War. Surprise surprise to some returning would-be Veterans. Mark my word when no one is looking they will be cast aside like trash.
Jim Raab
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