Post on 30-Oct-2021
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS
Frank Cuff President offthecuffmetalinknet Jerry Headley President Emeritus jaheadleycomcastnet
Tom Fleming Vice President ThosFlemingverizonnet Dave Cox Secretary Editor coxa34cavgmailcom
Bob Bingham Treasurer bigbob9976aolcom Dennis Roe Chaplain mathatassbcglobalnet
John Moore Webmaster jmoore1692comcastnet
Summer 2011 www3 - 4cavorg
2012 REUNION
NASHVILLE TENNESSEE
16-20 May 2012
NOTE There has been a space added on the reunion
registration sheet for those requiring a handicap-
accessible tour bus If you require a handicap-accessible
bus please place a check mark in the space provided
OUR HOTEL will be the Millennium Maxwell House
Room rate is $85 dollars Children 17 and under are free
The rate is good 3 days before and 3 days after our reunion
You can make your reservations now by calling 615-259-
4343 Ask for Reservations Tell them you are with the 3rd
Squadron 4th Cavalry reunion Beginning in May 2011
you can reserve your room by calling 800-457-4460 or
on the hotel website wwwmaxwellhousehotelcom Use
the code 1206SQUADR Call now it doesnrsquot cost you
anything until you check in
The hotel provides free shuttle to downtown and to and
from the airport
AGENDA Registration will begin on Wednesday in the
hospitality room
Golf Thursday AM at the Ted Rhodes Golf Course
Ice-Breaker Thursday evening
Ladies breakfast and business meeting Friday AM
followed by group photos
Memorial service Saturday at Fort Campbell
Banquet and Raffle Saturday night
Sunday departure breakfast
TOURS (see page7) Set up for President Andrew Jacksonrsquos
estate The Hermitage Thursday Grand Ole Opry and
dinner on Friday and Fort Campbell on Saturday
SQUADRON DEPLOYMENT
CEREMONY
Chapter President Emeritus Jerry Headley and Chapter
Squadron Liaison Galen Narimatsu attended the 3rd
Brigade
Deployment Ceremony at Schofield Barracks on March 4
2011 During a Squadron formation on March 3 Jerry and
Galen had the honor of adding two new campaign streamers
to the Squadron colors Afterwards Jerry made the
presentation of the new Mackenzie Trophy to the Squadron
on behalf of our Chapter The following day during the
Brigade deployment ceremony they participated in the
casing of the 3-4 Cavalry Squadron colors for deployment
to Afghanistan
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 2
VIETNAM GUIDON DEPLOYS TO
AFGHANISTAN
When Apache Troop 3-4 Cavalry Squadron deployed to
Afghanistan in March they took with them an Alpha Troop
Guidon that was in Vietnam in 1966 SFC (Ret) Art
Bonevich a 2nd
Plt Scout Track Commander at the time
had it made about 4 months before the end of his tour in
December 1966 and it was signed by many A Troopers Art
served in A Troop from 1963 through 1966 Art donated the
guidon to Apache Troop prior to their deployment Below
are texts of emails exchanged between Art and Squadron
CSM Mark Kiefer
Artie I just received the A Troop guidon you sent With your permission I want to take it to Afghanistan and use it as a historic item of display I will photograph it in various ceremonies giving it a service life of over 45 years I have inspected it and have deemed it serviceable for the mission At the conclusion of the deployment I will frame the guidon and use your photos and those that I take to illustrate its long 46 year history to the Squadron Please inform your former brethren that the A Troop colors of 1966 have been called to action in Afghanistan Thanks for sending these itemswe will be honored to have them for posterity Regards and Respect CSM Mark A Kiefer 3-4 CAV CSM
CSM Kiefer
One Word Yes And on behalf of myself and the 1966 A-Trp Troopers past I (we) thank you for the honor It has been posted on our web site already My old buddies might be getting old but they are still fast I know Im going to hear about this Chuckle Im getting ready to send you the book that was made up in Okinawa before we departed for Cu Chi VN It shows all the original Troopers that departed Hawaii Jan 1966 Thank you for everything you have done for us You have allowed us to join our present Troopers (Brothers) in battle for Continuing Freedom and Peace God Bless each and every one of you Stay safe and return home safe Artie Scouts Out Sabre Alpha 24 Paratus Et Fidelis
B TROOPERS HOLD MINI REUNION
Several former members of the 1st Platoon B Troop
gathered in Louisville KY for a surprise visit to Herb
Headley also a former 1st platoon member Herb was a TC
on B16 tank in 6768 and is battling cancer The short visit
included a trip to the Patton Armor Museum at Fort Knox
The photo includes seated left to right Sam McClure Herb
Headley and Ed Gannon Standing left to right are George
Marorvich Fred Hodges John White Dick Culbertson Joe
Williams and Bill Galler The 1st platoon holds a reunion
every year This year we are meeting in Columbus GA near
Fort Benning Sept 28 thru Oct 1
Contributed by Fred Hodges
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 3
SQUADRON NEWS
Raiders As many of you have hopefully heard we are doing well here in Eastern Nangahar Province Afghanistan Everyone is staying busy between patrols in over a dozen districts base defense operations and providing logistical support to over 500 personnel here at Forward Operating Base Shinwar FOB Shinwar where the majority of the Squadron operates from previously held less than 200 Soldiers So moving into the base and beginning operations was also accompanied by base improvements and challenges We continue to work every day to make it a more comfortable and more secure place to stay Our cooks are cooking our food our Troopers maintain their own vehicles and we provide our own security with the assistance of Afghan Security Guards Being 10 years into this war we are the closest thing to roughing it as you will see in most parts of Afghanistan We have also been greeted as friends here by the locals and are working diligently to make their local governments and security forces more effective Eastern Nangahar is one of the most prosperous and safest places in all of Afghanistan People openly walk the marketplaces and sit in the parks of Jalalabad and the other villages of the area Thursday nights the area is a frenzy of young kids playing cricket followed by Fridays mosque visits and relaxation Currently the locals are working hard to harvest the vast fields of wheat that line the beautiful landscape of mountains and rivers This month has been a month of reconnaissance as our Cavalry Scouts were out learning the people and places of our new area We have found that it is an exciting time for local governance and the beginning of an important transition as district governors and Shuras (their city councils) are starting to receive funds from the national capital Kabul to pay for salaries maintenance costs and projects The program is called the District Delivery Program and it is hopefully the final step in connecting the local district governments to province province to the national capital Our main goal in this process is to provide security support governance and assist in the economic development of the Province We couldnt have asked for a more worthwhile mission We all hope you are well back at home and your letters packages warm wishes and nowadays Facebook posts and e-mails really do mean the world to us Thank you for all your support and we look forward to updating you all with more information and pictures Trust me when I say Scouts are out and were working hard to make you all proud Prepared and Loyal LTC Jerry Turner
REMINDER TO CHAPTER MEMBERS
FROM DAN KING (B TROOP 1968)
As you may have seen in previous newsletters the
Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System continues to
seek combat veterans aged 55 or older to participate in a
study on their experiences and feelings as they age The
study involves completing several mailed questionnaires
which should take no more than 70 to 80 minutes total A
check for $20 will be mailed to participants who complete
the questionnaires For more information or to learn if you
are eligible to participate call 1-800-865-3384 and dial ext
45309 (you do not have to listen to the automated message
before dialing the extension) Please note that problems
earlier reported with the number have been corrected so if
you tried to call and were unable to get through please try
again Thank you for your time and interest
FOUND AND NEW TROOPERS
William A Beman A Troop 1968-1969
PO Box 1073 Hoodsport WA 98548
Ray Boggs Jr B amp HHT 369-370
1162 Paddock Pl 101 Ann Arbor MI 48108
Bobbie G Pedigo 341st AOD 267-268
393 Augusta Place Clarksville TN 37043
Irvin R Privott B Troop 181-682
530 Ashford Avenue The Villages FL 32162-4375
Larry D Sudlow D Troop 868-469
218 Park Drive South McComb OH 45858-9472
Current number of former 34 Cavalry troopers found ndash 1501
NOTE 548 are on the mailing list
Keep searching for former troopers
ldquoTact is the ability to describe others as
they see themselvesrdquo
Abraham Lincoln
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 4
ATTA BOYGIRL
Atta BoyGirl to All those currently
corresponding with or sending care packages to
Squadron members deployed in Afghanistan
Anonymous members for their donations
To all of you who renewed or upgraded your
membership
Your tax deductible donations and dues keep our
chapter running Please send your tax-deductible donations
to Bob Bingham treasurer
TAPS
ROBERT L BAKER A TROOP 6869
ROBERT BROOKS D TROOP 6970
EDDIE COOKSEY D TROOP 6970
GAYLORD CRAIG A TROOP 6768
CSM WILBUR DUGGINS HHT 6869
HERBERT EVANS A TROOP 6768
THOMAS A GANNON A TROOP 6869
PHILLIP HICKS A TROOP 6869
JOHN H JOHNSON A TROOP 6869
HARRY D LASSAK A TROOP 69
DANNY STIEFEL A TROOP 6869
JOHN TANNER A TROOP 6970
WILLIAM YINGLING A TROOP 68
To the family and friends of those departed you have our
deepest sympathy and we share your grief
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR 2011
Three 25th IDA Scholarships were awarded to students
sponsored by 34 Cav members in 2011 They are
34 Cav Chapter designee Kevin Connell sponsored by
Alva Tatum B Troop 168-568 The other two were
awarded to Samantha Washington and Max Sunder both
sponsored by William Singleton HHT and 25th Div HQ
69-70
Congratulations to all
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The 25
th Infantry Division Association awards
scholarships to all sonsstep-sons daughtersstep-daughters and
grandchildren of ELIGIBLE 25TH
veterans For the student to be
eligible the parent or grandparent has to have been a member of
the 25th IDA for a minimum of one year JOIN NOW
The 34 CAV Chapter annually donates at least $1000 In
the business meeting we voted to donate $2000 in both 2010
and 2011
POTPOURI
Purchase the book ldquoCentaurs in Vietnam Air Cavalry at
Warrdquo or lithographs ldquoMacKenziersquos Raidersrdquo or ldquoCentaurs
in Vietnamrdquo Proceeds help 3-4 CAV projects Email
cwburnsoptonlinenet or go to our website
QUARTERMASTER STORE POSTAGE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING IS
INCLUDED IN PRICES SHOWN SEND YOUR
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO 34
CAVALRY CHAPTER TO PO BOX 23678
LEXINGTON KY 40523-3678 EXCEPT WHERE
NOTED
POLO SHIRTS Navy Blue with embroidered 4
th Cavalry Crest
crossed sabers and Mackenziersquos Raiders on left front Cost
$3500 SML XL $4000 2X 3X NEW Get your name
unit amp years served embroidered on the right side for just
$500 extra
SWEATSHIRTS Navy Blue with embroidered 4th Cavalry
Crest crossed sabers and Mackenziersquos Raiders on left front
Cost $3500 SMLXL $4000 2X3X
T-SHIRT Navy Blue T-Shirt with embroidered regimental
crest on front Get one for your grandkids Cost $2200
SMLXL $2700 2X 3X
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 5
PINS WINDOW STICKERS We have a few left from prior
reunions (Chattanooga KC Ft Mitchell Tucson) Pins are $5
stickers are $3 Get them while they last
CAPS Cost $1500 Black with embroidered regimental crest
and motto Better get two
CAV LICENSE PLATES Cost is $1200 First come first
served Order now
CHALLENGE COIN 3-4 Cav Assn Challenge coin $10 or 2
for $15
PATCHES We have two different types that are like our crest
One is ornate and for wear on a blazer or sports jacket Cost
$35 Another is a sew-on like you had in Nam Cost $5
CROSSED SABERS Crossed sabers pin like on our
newsletter Cost $800
MINATURE CREST Cost $500
PRINT Commissioned by the squadron while in Afghanistan
Portrays the history of the 34 CAV Each copy is signed by the
artist Cost $3000
POEM Cost $1000 Jim Locklear wrote the poem Vietnam
Vet and his new one ldquoWelcome Homerdquo Jim will donate all
money made from the sale of these poems to the scholarship
fund Send your order to Jim Locklear PO Box 824
Pembroke NC 28372
NEW 34 CAV CARDS Pkg of 25105 Color drawing of unit
crest crossed sabers unit guidons on front cover Old Bill on
top of inside Description of crest on back Use for personal
notes thank you or whatever Includes envelopes $2500
$1000 $500
Stadium Cups While they last From reunion 2 for $500 Have
crossed sabers logo on two sides
Band of Brothers Poster Bob McCarthy will provide a free
poster of the Henry V soliloquy ldquoWe Band of Brothersrdquo Write
to The Printing Center 7518 Fullerton Rd Springfield VA
22153 or email yourprinteraolcom
ORPHANS OF FOREIGN WARS At our last
business meeting the Association approved support for
helping war orphans Specifically there are many
thousands of Iraqi children that have been orphaned by
the war The Association sent over $210000 in aid to
Iraq for helping fund an orphanage in Baghdad Our
Chaplain Dennis Roe is helping to oversee this endeavor
through the mission agency he serves In future issues of
our newsletter Chaplain Roe will provide updates and
pictures of the orphanage and the children we are helping
Donations can be sent to
Westminster Biblical Missions Inc PO Box 212 Rising Sun MD 21911
Please note on your gift ldquoWar Orphansrdquo
DUES
34 CAV Dues
Send your dues ($10 Annual$75 Life) payable to 34
CAV Chapter to PO Box 23678 Lexington KY 40523-
3678 You may also pay your dues on our website Go to
www3-4cavorg and click on JOIN Your dues pay for
the publication and mailing of your MacKENZIES
RAIDERS newsletter Please mail us a copy of your DD-
214 if yoursquove never sent one
25th Infantry Division Dues
Send your 25th Infantry Division Association dues to PO Box
7 Flourtown PA 19031-0007 Attach a copy of your DD-214
or other documentation of service Check out their web
www25thidaorg for dues costs
See the online version of this newsletter at our
Chapter website www3-4Cavorg
CHECKLIST ndash HAVE YOU
X Paid your dues
X Joined the 25th
Infantry Division Association
X Made a donation to the Scholarship Fund
General Fund JH Soldiersrsquo Fund or the War
Orphansrsquo Fund
X Found a new member
Anyone wishing to send care packages to
the Squadron in Afghanistan please use the
following addresses
For B Troop send to 1SG James Butler
FOB HUGHIE APO AE 09310
For the rest of the Squadron send to
CSM Mark Kiefer HHT FOB SHINWAR
APO AE 09310
A Troopers already corresponding with
Troopers in Apache Troop please continue
to use the address you have
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 6
The following three tours have
been arranged for our group On
Thursday 17 May 2012 The
Hermitage Mansion Tour On
Friday 18 May 2012 The Grand
Ole Opry with dinner at a nearby
restaurant On Saturday 19 May
2012 Fort Campbell Kentucky
home of the 101st Airborne
(Airmobile) Gray Line tours will
be our host
Thursday May 17 Hermitage
Mansion Tour
Enjoy a tour of the stately manor
of our nationrsquos seventh president
Andrew Jackson Yoursquoll be
guided by costumed historical
interpreters weaving tales of
Jacksonrsquos colorful life stories of
his family and the slaves who
lived and worked there The tour
is hi-lighted by the complete
restoration of the mansion that
appears just as Jackson would
have seen it in 1837 The tour
includes a film museum church
formal garden Jacksonrsquos tomb
and original log cabins Buses
load at 1245 PM Depart at 100-
430 PM $3100 per person
Minimum of 25 passengers
required
Friday 18 may 2012 Grand Ole
Opry and Dinner
The Opry is a MUST SEE for
anyone visiting Nashville Itrsquos
what put Nashville on the map
The longest running live radio
show in the US showcasing the
past present and future of
country music Seats fill up fast
so donrsquot wait to make your
reservations Before the show
wersquoll go to a nearby restaurant for
some good down home cooking
Buses load at 400 PM Depart
415-930 PM Show starts
promptly at 700 PM $7100 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
Saturday 19 May 2012 Fort
Campbell Tour
Depart hotel for Clarksville and
Fort Campbell for a
professionally guided tour of the
post Army soldiers will
accompany each bus once we
arrive We will have our
Memorial Service in a post
chapel A new one is being
constructed and hopefully will
be finished in time for our arrival
After the memorial Service wersquoll
have lunch in a mess hall
(whoops dining facility) From
there wersquoll visit the Don F Pratt
military museum tracing the
history of the Screaming Eagles
from World War II through
Operation Desert Storm As a
military installation they cannot
confirm other sites and activities
until we get closer to our arrival
A photo ID is required for
everyone 16 years and older
Buses load at 845 AM Depart
900 AM-330 PM $3300 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
For those of you coming early
and or staying later there is
plenty to see in do in the area
Gray Line Tours offers special
Day Pass Tours You can do the
City Tour and see the Parthenon
Music Row State Capitol
Bicentennial Mall and more
Departs every 90 minutes
beginning 1000 AM
Nashville Unpublished A
Walking Tour Behind the scenes
at the Ryman Auditorium and
many of the historic buildings in
the ldquoDistrictrdquo Departs 1100 AM
and 100 PM daily
Country Music Hall of Fame
Two day consecutive admission
to the Hall of Fame Museum for a
self guided tour See Elvis
Presleyrsquos solid gold Cadillac
9AM-5PM daily
Contact Gray Line 800-251-1864
for these and more tours
If you require a handicap-
accessible bus be sure to check
the appropriate space on your
registration form
3rd
Squadron 4th
Cavalry Reunion
Nashville Tennessee
May 16 ndash May 20 2012
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION amp PAYMENT ndash APRIL 30 2012
Name _________________________________________ SpouseFriend _________________________
Names of Guests ______________________________________________________________________
Street Address ________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State ______ Zip __________ Phone _____________________
Troop ____ Dates Served ________________ Special Limitations Diets _________________________
Your E-Mail Address _____________________________________ Is this your first Reunion _______
ACTIVITY PRICE PER X People= TOTAL AMOUNT
PERSON
Registration Fee $1500 ______ $ ___________
(Children 6 amp under Free)
Thursday Hermitage Mansion Tour $3100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Grand Ole Opry Tour amp Dinner $7100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Ladiesrsquo Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Saturday Ft Campbell Tour (Incl Lunch) $3300 ______ $ ___________
REQUIRE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BUS ______
Saturday Night Banquet
Roast Sirloin $2900 ______ $ ___________
Tilapia wMango amp Pineapple Salsa $2800 ______ $ ___________
Chicken Asiago $2700 ______ $ ___________
Children 3-10 chicken fingers fruit cup fries $1400 ______ $ ___________
Sunday Departure Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Tours See Page 6 for Tour Descriptions
NOTE The Chapter is responsible to the providers of services and goods based on participant counts
Therefore the Chapter will refund 100 of Reunion Registration fees paid provided notice is received at least
30 days prior to the reunion Between 15 and 29 days the Chapter will refund 50 If notice is received in 14
or less no refund will be made except in cases where injuryillness or ldquoActs of Godrdquo prohibit attendance
Golf Thursday AM YES _________ $4200 ______ $ ___________
Note Golf Tournament will be at the Ted Rhodes Golf Course Fee includes greens fee cart tax amp prizes
Golf club rentals RH set ____ LH set _____ Club rental fee is $1200 paid to course on Thursday
Donation to 34 CAV Reunion Operating Fund $ ___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ___________
Please send check or money order payable to 34 CAV Chapter (write reunion on memo line) and mail to
Dave Cox 13 Loma Linda Drive Kerrville Texas 78028
Phone (830) 895-1172 email coxa34cavgmailcom
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 8
IN MEMORIUM
Your mission is fulfilled Former squadron CSM Wilbur Duggins passed away Friday April 15 at his home in Lebanon Junction Kentucky after a long fought battle with cancer He had a brilliant military career having been stationed in Fort Kobbe Panama Canal Zone multiple locations in Germany Fort Knox and two tours with our squadron He was one of the Armyrsquos youngest sergeant majors at age 30 During his career he received numerous decorations including the Silver Star Bronze Star and Purple Heart He was a consummate professional and cared deeply for the officers and men that he served with After his retirement in 1970 he went on to a successful career in real estate and construction He was an avid fisherman and loved taking his family on fishing trips One of his best days was when they caught more than 100 crappie Having a fish fry was one of his best moments At the 3-4 CAVrsquos first reunion in 1988 in northern Virginia when the group was asked if they wanted to hold another reunion Wilbur spoke up to host it in the Fort Knox area He and his friend also a former 3-4 CAV 1SG John Hollern put together a reunion at the VFW in Vine Grove and had a great Blue Grass band for entertainment However Wilbur didnrsquot make it He had suffered a heart attack just days before the reunion and was in the hospital at Fort Knox Wilbur did make future reunions until his health no longer permitted him to travel He had hoped to be with us in Nashville but that will not come to pass Hersquos at Fiddlerrsquos Green with his favorite colonel and friend former SCO Bob McGowan He will be missed but fondly remembered
Contributed by Jerry Headley
VIETNAM-ERA OCS GRADUATES VIEW MEMORIAL PLAQUE
On September 11 2009 fourteen graduates of the very first Vietnam-era Armor OCS course held at Ft Knox paid a
visit to Recruiting Command Headquarters to view the memorial plaque that dedicates part of Building 1307 to their
OCS classmate Lt George P Rogers Lt Rogers the class honor graduate was killed in action in 1967 while serving
with B Troop 34 Cavalry 25th Infantry Division Douglas Smith USAREC public affairs officer at the time said ldquoIt
was such an honor to meet the classmates of Lt Rogers I was of course familiar with the memorial plaque in Bldg
1307 that honors him but to hear their first-hand recollections of him and what it was like to go through OCS in the
1960s gave me a much more personal connectionrdquo A classmate said ldquoTo us he was more than a plaque on the wallrdquo
Contributed by John Moore ndash from an article in the September 2009 edition of Turret Magazine
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 9
Left to Right Jerry Headley SCO Jerry Turner Galen Narimatsu
Jerry and Galen
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 10
Courtesy of Roger McGill
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
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MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
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MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
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FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 2
VIETNAM GUIDON DEPLOYS TO
AFGHANISTAN
When Apache Troop 3-4 Cavalry Squadron deployed to
Afghanistan in March they took with them an Alpha Troop
Guidon that was in Vietnam in 1966 SFC (Ret) Art
Bonevich a 2nd
Plt Scout Track Commander at the time
had it made about 4 months before the end of his tour in
December 1966 and it was signed by many A Troopers Art
served in A Troop from 1963 through 1966 Art donated the
guidon to Apache Troop prior to their deployment Below
are texts of emails exchanged between Art and Squadron
CSM Mark Kiefer
Artie I just received the A Troop guidon you sent With your permission I want to take it to Afghanistan and use it as a historic item of display I will photograph it in various ceremonies giving it a service life of over 45 years I have inspected it and have deemed it serviceable for the mission At the conclusion of the deployment I will frame the guidon and use your photos and those that I take to illustrate its long 46 year history to the Squadron Please inform your former brethren that the A Troop colors of 1966 have been called to action in Afghanistan Thanks for sending these itemswe will be honored to have them for posterity Regards and Respect CSM Mark A Kiefer 3-4 CAV CSM
CSM Kiefer
One Word Yes And on behalf of myself and the 1966 A-Trp Troopers past I (we) thank you for the honor It has been posted on our web site already My old buddies might be getting old but they are still fast I know Im going to hear about this Chuckle Im getting ready to send you the book that was made up in Okinawa before we departed for Cu Chi VN It shows all the original Troopers that departed Hawaii Jan 1966 Thank you for everything you have done for us You have allowed us to join our present Troopers (Brothers) in battle for Continuing Freedom and Peace God Bless each and every one of you Stay safe and return home safe Artie Scouts Out Sabre Alpha 24 Paratus Et Fidelis
B TROOPERS HOLD MINI REUNION
Several former members of the 1st Platoon B Troop
gathered in Louisville KY for a surprise visit to Herb
Headley also a former 1st platoon member Herb was a TC
on B16 tank in 6768 and is battling cancer The short visit
included a trip to the Patton Armor Museum at Fort Knox
The photo includes seated left to right Sam McClure Herb
Headley and Ed Gannon Standing left to right are George
Marorvich Fred Hodges John White Dick Culbertson Joe
Williams and Bill Galler The 1st platoon holds a reunion
every year This year we are meeting in Columbus GA near
Fort Benning Sept 28 thru Oct 1
Contributed by Fred Hodges
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 3
SQUADRON NEWS
Raiders As many of you have hopefully heard we are doing well here in Eastern Nangahar Province Afghanistan Everyone is staying busy between patrols in over a dozen districts base defense operations and providing logistical support to over 500 personnel here at Forward Operating Base Shinwar FOB Shinwar where the majority of the Squadron operates from previously held less than 200 Soldiers So moving into the base and beginning operations was also accompanied by base improvements and challenges We continue to work every day to make it a more comfortable and more secure place to stay Our cooks are cooking our food our Troopers maintain their own vehicles and we provide our own security with the assistance of Afghan Security Guards Being 10 years into this war we are the closest thing to roughing it as you will see in most parts of Afghanistan We have also been greeted as friends here by the locals and are working diligently to make their local governments and security forces more effective Eastern Nangahar is one of the most prosperous and safest places in all of Afghanistan People openly walk the marketplaces and sit in the parks of Jalalabad and the other villages of the area Thursday nights the area is a frenzy of young kids playing cricket followed by Fridays mosque visits and relaxation Currently the locals are working hard to harvest the vast fields of wheat that line the beautiful landscape of mountains and rivers This month has been a month of reconnaissance as our Cavalry Scouts were out learning the people and places of our new area We have found that it is an exciting time for local governance and the beginning of an important transition as district governors and Shuras (their city councils) are starting to receive funds from the national capital Kabul to pay for salaries maintenance costs and projects The program is called the District Delivery Program and it is hopefully the final step in connecting the local district governments to province province to the national capital Our main goal in this process is to provide security support governance and assist in the economic development of the Province We couldnt have asked for a more worthwhile mission We all hope you are well back at home and your letters packages warm wishes and nowadays Facebook posts and e-mails really do mean the world to us Thank you for all your support and we look forward to updating you all with more information and pictures Trust me when I say Scouts are out and were working hard to make you all proud Prepared and Loyal LTC Jerry Turner
REMINDER TO CHAPTER MEMBERS
FROM DAN KING (B TROOP 1968)
As you may have seen in previous newsletters the
Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System continues to
seek combat veterans aged 55 or older to participate in a
study on their experiences and feelings as they age The
study involves completing several mailed questionnaires
which should take no more than 70 to 80 minutes total A
check for $20 will be mailed to participants who complete
the questionnaires For more information or to learn if you
are eligible to participate call 1-800-865-3384 and dial ext
45309 (you do not have to listen to the automated message
before dialing the extension) Please note that problems
earlier reported with the number have been corrected so if
you tried to call and were unable to get through please try
again Thank you for your time and interest
FOUND AND NEW TROOPERS
William A Beman A Troop 1968-1969
PO Box 1073 Hoodsport WA 98548
Ray Boggs Jr B amp HHT 369-370
1162 Paddock Pl 101 Ann Arbor MI 48108
Bobbie G Pedigo 341st AOD 267-268
393 Augusta Place Clarksville TN 37043
Irvin R Privott B Troop 181-682
530 Ashford Avenue The Villages FL 32162-4375
Larry D Sudlow D Troop 868-469
218 Park Drive South McComb OH 45858-9472
Current number of former 34 Cavalry troopers found ndash 1501
NOTE 548 are on the mailing list
Keep searching for former troopers
ldquoTact is the ability to describe others as
they see themselvesrdquo
Abraham Lincoln
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 4
ATTA BOYGIRL
Atta BoyGirl to All those currently
corresponding with or sending care packages to
Squadron members deployed in Afghanistan
Anonymous members for their donations
To all of you who renewed or upgraded your
membership
Your tax deductible donations and dues keep our
chapter running Please send your tax-deductible donations
to Bob Bingham treasurer
TAPS
ROBERT L BAKER A TROOP 6869
ROBERT BROOKS D TROOP 6970
EDDIE COOKSEY D TROOP 6970
GAYLORD CRAIG A TROOP 6768
CSM WILBUR DUGGINS HHT 6869
HERBERT EVANS A TROOP 6768
THOMAS A GANNON A TROOP 6869
PHILLIP HICKS A TROOP 6869
JOHN H JOHNSON A TROOP 6869
HARRY D LASSAK A TROOP 69
DANNY STIEFEL A TROOP 6869
JOHN TANNER A TROOP 6970
WILLIAM YINGLING A TROOP 68
To the family and friends of those departed you have our
deepest sympathy and we share your grief
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR 2011
Three 25th IDA Scholarships were awarded to students
sponsored by 34 Cav members in 2011 They are
34 Cav Chapter designee Kevin Connell sponsored by
Alva Tatum B Troop 168-568 The other two were
awarded to Samantha Washington and Max Sunder both
sponsored by William Singleton HHT and 25th Div HQ
69-70
Congratulations to all
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The 25
th Infantry Division Association awards
scholarships to all sonsstep-sons daughtersstep-daughters and
grandchildren of ELIGIBLE 25TH
veterans For the student to be
eligible the parent or grandparent has to have been a member of
the 25th IDA for a minimum of one year JOIN NOW
The 34 CAV Chapter annually donates at least $1000 In
the business meeting we voted to donate $2000 in both 2010
and 2011
POTPOURI
Purchase the book ldquoCentaurs in Vietnam Air Cavalry at
Warrdquo or lithographs ldquoMacKenziersquos Raidersrdquo or ldquoCentaurs
in Vietnamrdquo Proceeds help 3-4 CAV projects Email
cwburnsoptonlinenet or go to our website
QUARTERMASTER STORE POSTAGE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING IS
INCLUDED IN PRICES SHOWN SEND YOUR
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO 34
CAVALRY CHAPTER TO PO BOX 23678
LEXINGTON KY 40523-3678 EXCEPT WHERE
NOTED
POLO SHIRTS Navy Blue with embroidered 4
th Cavalry Crest
crossed sabers and Mackenziersquos Raiders on left front Cost
$3500 SML XL $4000 2X 3X NEW Get your name
unit amp years served embroidered on the right side for just
$500 extra
SWEATSHIRTS Navy Blue with embroidered 4th Cavalry
Crest crossed sabers and Mackenziersquos Raiders on left front
Cost $3500 SMLXL $4000 2X3X
T-SHIRT Navy Blue T-Shirt with embroidered regimental
crest on front Get one for your grandkids Cost $2200
SMLXL $2700 2X 3X
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 5
PINS WINDOW STICKERS We have a few left from prior
reunions (Chattanooga KC Ft Mitchell Tucson) Pins are $5
stickers are $3 Get them while they last
CAPS Cost $1500 Black with embroidered regimental crest
and motto Better get two
CAV LICENSE PLATES Cost is $1200 First come first
served Order now
CHALLENGE COIN 3-4 Cav Assn Challenge coin $10 or 2
for $15
PATCHES We have two different types that are like our crest
One is ornate and for wear on a blazer or sports jacket Cost
$35 Another is a sew-on like you had in Nam Cost $5
CROSSED SABERS Crossed sabers pin like on our
newsletter Cost $800
MINATURE CREST Cost $500
PRINT Commissioned by the squadron while in Afghanistan
Portrays the history of the 34 CAV Each copy is signed by the
artist Cost $3000
POEM Cost $1000 Jim Locklear wrote the poem Vietnam
Vet and his new one ldquoWelcome Homerdquo Jim will donate all
money made from the sale of these poems to the scholarship
fund Send your order to Jim Locklear PO Box 824
Pembroke NC 28372
NEW 34 CAV CARDS Pkg of 25105 Color drawing of unit
crest crossed sabers unit guidons on front cover Old Bill on
top of inside Description of crest on back Use for personal
notes thank you or whatever Includes envelopes $2500
$1000 $500
Stadium Cups While they last From reunion 2 for $500 Have
crossed sabers logo on two sides
Band of Brothers Poster Bob McCarthy will provide a free
poster of the Henry V soliloquy ldquoWe Band of Brothersrdquo Write
to The Printing Center 7518 Fullerton Rd Springfield VA
22153 or email yourprinteraolcom
ORPHANS OF FOREIGN WARS At our last
business meeting the Association approved support for
helping war orphans Specifically there are many
thousands of Iraqi children that have been orphaned by
the war The Association sent over $210000 in aid to
Iraq for helping fund an orphanage in Baghdad Our
Chaplain Dennis Roe is helping to oversee this endeavor
through the mission agency he serves In future issues of
our newsletter Chaplain Roe will provide updates and
pictures of the orphanage and the children we are helping
Donations can be sent to
Westminster Biblical Missions Inc PO Box 212 Rising Sun MD 21911
Please note on your gift ldquoWar Orphansrdquo
DUES
34 CAV Dues
Send your dues ($10 Annual$75 Life) payable to 34
CAV Chapter to PO Box 23678 Lexington KY 40523-
3678 You may also pay your dues on our website Go to
www3-4cavorg and click on JOIN Your dues pay for
the publication and mailing of your MacKENZIES
RAIDERS newsletter Please mail us a copy of your DD-
214 if yoursquove never sent one
25th Infantry Division Dues
Send your 25th Infantry Division Association dues to PO Box
7 Flourtown PA 19031-0007 Attach a copy of your DD-214
or other documentation of service Check out their web
www25thidaorg for dues costs
See the online version of this newsletter at our
Chapter website www3-4Cavorg
CHECKLIST ndash HAVE YOU
X Paid your dues
X Joined the 25th
Infantry Division Association
X Made a donation to the Scholarship Fund
General Fund JH Soldiersrsquo Fund or the War
Orphansrsquo Fund
X Found a new member
Anyone wishing to send care packages to
the Squadron in Afghanistan please use the
following addresses
For B Troop send to 1SG James Butler
FOB HUGHIE APO AE 09310
For the rest of the Squadron send to
CSM Mark Kiefer HHT FOB SHINWAR
APO AE 09310
A Troopers already corresponding with
Troopers in Apache Troop please continue
to use the address you have
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 6
The following three tours have
been arranged for our group On
Thursday 17 May 2012 The
Hermitage Mansion Tour On
Friday 18 May 2012 The Grand
Ole Opry with dinner at a nearby
restaurant On Saturday 19 May
2012 Fort Campbell Kentucky
home of the 101st Airborne
(Airmobile) Gray Line tours will
be our host
Thursday May 17 Hermitage
Mansion Tour
Enjoy a tour of the stately manor
of our nationrsquos seventh president
Andrew Jackson Yoursquoll be
guided by costumed historical
interpreters weaving tales of
Jacksonrsquos colorful life stories of
his family and the slaves who
lived and worked there The tour
is hi-lighted by the complete
restoration of the mansion that
appears just as Jackson would
have seen it in 1837 The tour
includes a film museum church
formal garden Jacksonrsquos tomb
and original log cabins Buses
load at 1245 PM Depart at 100-
430 PM $3100 per person
Minimum of 25 passengers
required
Friday 18 may 2012 Grand Ole
Opry and Dinner
The Opry is a MUST SEE for
anyone visiting Nashville Itrsquos
what put Nashville on the map
The longest running live radio
show in the US showcasing the
past present and future of
country music Seats fill up fast
so donrsquot wait to make your
reservations Before the show
wersquoll go to a nearby restaurant for
some good down home cooking
Buses load at 400 PM Depart
415-930 PM Show starts
promptly at 700 PM $7100 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
Saturday 19 May 2012 Fort
Campbell Tour
Depart hotel for Clarksville and
Fort Campbell for a
professionally guided tour of the
post Army soldiers will
accompany each bus once we
arrive We will have our
Memorial Service in a post
chapel A new one is being
constructed and hopefully will
be finished in time for our arrival
After the memorial Service wersquoll
have lunch in a mess hall
(whoops dining facility) From
there wersquoll visit the Don F Pratt
military museum tracing the
history of the Screaming Eagles
from World War II through
Operation Desert Storm As a
military installation they cannot
confirm other sites and activities
until we get closer to our arrival
A photo ID is required for
everyone 16 years and older
Buses load at 845 AM Depart
900 AM-330 PM $3300 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
For those of you coming early
and or staying later there is
plenty to see in do in the area
Gray Line Tours offers special
Day Pass Tours You can do the
City Tour and see the Parthenon
Music Row State Capitol
Bicentennial Mall and more
Departs every 90 minutes
beginning 1000 AM
Nashville Unpublished A
Walking Tour Behind the scenes
at the Ryman Auditorium and
many of the historic buildings in
the ldquoDistrictrdquo Departs 1100 AM
and 100 PM daily
Country Music Hall of Fame
Two day consecutive admission
to the Hall of Fame Museum for a
self guided tour See Elvis
Presleyrsquos solid gold Cadillac
9AM-5PM daily
Contact Gray Line 800-251-1864
for these and more tours
If you require a handicap-
accessible bus be sure to check
the appropriate space on your
registration form
3rd
Squadron 4th
Cavalry Reunion
Nashville Tennessee
May 16 ndash May 20 2012
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION amp PAYMENT ndash APRIL 30 2012
Name _________________________________________ SpouseFriend _________________________
Names of Guests ______________________________________________________________________
Street Address ________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State ______ Zip __________ Phone _____________________
Troop ____ Dates Served ________________ Special Limitations Diets _________________________
Your E-Mail Address _____________________________________ Is this your first Reunion _______
ACTIVITY PRICE PER X People= TOTAL AMOUNT
PERSON
Registration Fee $1500 ______ $ ___________
(Children 6 amp under Free)
Thursday Hermitage Mansion Tour $3100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Grand Ole Opry Tour amp Dinner $7100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Ladiesrsquo Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Saturday Ft Campbell Tour (Incl Lunch) $3300 ______ $ ___________
REQUIRE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BUS ______
Saturday Night Banquet
Roast Sirloin $2900 ______ $ ___________
Tilapia wMango amp Pineapple Salsa $2800 ______ $ ___________
Chicken Asiago $2700 ______ $ ___________
Children 3-10 chicken fingers fruit cup fries $1400 ______ $ ___________
Sunday Departure Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Tours See Page 6 for Tour Descriptions
NOTE The Chapter is responsible to the providers of services and goods based on participant counts
Therefore the Chapter will refund 100 of Reunion Registration fees paid provided notice is received at least
30 days prior to the reunion Between 15 and 29 days the Chapter will refund 50 If notice is received in 14
or less no refund will be made except in cases where injuryillness or ldquoActs of Godrdquo prohibit attendance
Golf Thursday AM YES _________ $4200 ______ $ ___________
Note Golf Tournament will be at the Ted Rhodes Golf Course Fee includes greens fee cart tax amp prizes
Golf club rentals RH set ____ LH set _____ Club rental fee is $1200 paid to course on Thursday
Donation to 34 CAV Reunion Operating Fund $ ___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ___________
Please send check or money order payable to 34 CAV Chapter (write reunion on memo line) and mail to
Dave Cox 13 Loma Linda Drive Kerrville Texas 78028
Phone (830) 895-1172 email coxa34cavgmailcom
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 8
IN MEMORIUM
Your mission is fulfilled Former squadron CSM Wilbur Duggins passed away Friday April 15 at his home in Lebanon Junction Kentucky after a long fought battle with cancer He had a brilliant military career having been stationed in Fort Kobbe Panama Canal Zone multiple locations in Germany Fort Knox and two tours with our squadron He was one of the Armyrsquos youngest sergeant majors at age 30 During his career he received numerous decorations including the Silver Star Bronze Star and Purple Heart He was a consummate professional and cared deeply for the officers and men that he served with After his retirement in 1970 he went on to a successful career in real estate and construction He was an avid fisherman and loved taking his family on fishing trips One of his best days was when they caught more than 100 crappie Having a fish fry was one of his best moments At the 3-4 CAVrsquos first reunion in 1988 in northern Virginia when the group was asked if they wanted to hold another reunion Wilbur spoke up to host it in the Fort Knox area He and his friend also a former 3-4 CAV 1SG John Hollern put together a reunion at the VFW in Vine Grove and had a great Blue Grass band for entertainment However Wilbur didnrsquot make it He had suffered a heart attack just days before the reunion and was in the hospital at Fort Knox Wilbur did make future reunions until his health no longer permitted him to travel He had hoped to be with us in Nashville but that will not come to pass Hersquos at Fiddlerrsquos Green with his favorite colonel and friend former SCO Bob McGowan He will be missed but fondly remembered
Contributed by Jerry Headley
VIETNAM-ERA OCS GRADUATES VIEW MEMORIAL PLAQUE
On September 11 2009 fourteen graduates of the very first Vietnam-era Armor OCS course held at Ft Knox paid a
visit to Recruiting Command Headquarters to view the memorial plaque that dedicates part of Building 1307 to their
OCS classmate Lt George P Rogers Lt Rogers the class honor graduate was killed in action in 1967 while serving
with B Troop 34 Cavalry 25th Infantry Division Douglas Smith USAREC public affairs officer at the time said ldquoIt
was such an honor to meet the classmates of Lt Rogers I was of course familiar with the memorial plaque in Bldg
1307 that honors him but to hear their first-hand recollections of him and what it was like to go through OCS in the
1960s gave me a much more personal connectionrdquo A classmate said ldquoTo us he was more than a plaque on the wallrdquo
Contributed by John Moore ndash from an article in the September 2009 edition of Turret Magazine
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 9
Left to Right Jerry Headley SCO Jerry Turner Galen Narimatsu
Jerry and Galen
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 10
Courtesy of Roger McGill
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to fileask for them Accordingly there are many sites that explain how to obtain books militarymedical records information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know Nearly 100 of this information is free and available for all veterans the only catch is you have to ask for it because they wont tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you stay in the process and press for your rights and your best interests Appeals httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch05doc Army Review Board Online records correction submission httpssecureweb2hqdapentagonmilacts_onlineguiLoginaspxReturnUrl=2fACTS_Online2fgui2flandingaspx Board of Veterans Appeals httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Commission httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Draft National Plan httpwww1vagovcarespagecfmpg=105 Center for Minority Veterans httpwww1vagovcenterforminorityveterans Center for Veterans Enterprise httpwwwvetbizgovdefault2htm Center for Women Veterans httpwww1vagovwomenvet Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War VeteranshttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum1HTML000016html Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans AssochttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum18HTML000011html Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Servicehttpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1part620ch07doc Compensation Rate Tables 12-1-03 httpwwwvbavagovbln21Ratescomp01htm Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page httpwwwvagov Directory of Veterans Service Organizations httpwww1vagovvsoindexcfmtemplate=view Disability Examination Worksheets Index Comp httpwwwvbavagovbln21Benefitsexamsindexhtm Due Process httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch02doc Duty to Assist httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch01doc Electronic Code of Federal Regulations httpwwwgpoaccessgovecfr Emergency Non-emergency and Fee Basis Carehttpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf Environmental Agents httpwww1vagovenvironagents Environmental Agents M10 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1002
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 3
SQUADRON NEWS
Raiders As many of you have hopefully heard we are doing well here in Eastern Nangahar Province Afghanistan Everyone is staying busy between patrols in over a dozen districts base defense operations and providing logistical support to over 500 personnel here at Forward Operating Base Shinwar FOB Shinwar where the majority of the Squadron operates from previously held less than 200 Soldiers So moving into the base and beginning operations was also accompanied by base improvements and challenges We continue to work every day to make it a more comfortable and more secure place to stay Our cooks are cooking our food our Troopers maintain their own vehicles and we provide our own security with the assistance of Afghan Security Guards Being 10 years into this war we are the closest thing to roughing it as you will see in most parts of Afghanistan We have also been greeted as friends here by the locals and are working diligently to make their local governments and security forces more effective Eastern Nangahar is one of the most prosperous and safest places in all of Afghanistan People openly walk the marketplaces and sit in the parks of Jalalabad and the other villages of the area Thursday nights the area is a frenzy of young kids playing cricket followed by Fridays mosque visits and relaxation Currently the locals are working hard to harvest the vast fields of wheat that line the beautiful landscape of mountains and rivers This month has been a month of reconnaissance as our Cavalry Scouts were out learning the people and places of our new area We have found that it is an exciting time for local governance and the beginning of an important transition as district governors and Shuras (their city councils) are starting to receive funds from the national capital Kabul to pay for salaries maintenance costs and projects The program is called the District Delivery Program and it is hopefully the final step in connecting the local district governments to province province to the national capital Our main goal in this process is to provide security support governance and assist in the economic development of the Province We couldnt have asked for a more worthwhile mission We all hope you are well back at home and your letters packages warm wishes and nowadays Facebook posts and e-mails really do mean the world to us Thank you for all your support and we look forward to updating you all with more information and pictures Trust me when I say Scouts are out and were working hard to make you all proud Prepared and Loyal LTC Jerry Turner
REMINDER TO CHAPTER MEMBERS
FROM DAN KING (B TROOP 1968)
As you may have seen in previous newsletters the
Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System continues to
seek combat veterans aged 55 or older to participate in a
study on their experiences and feelings as they age The
study involves completing several mailed questionnaires
which should take no more than 70 to 80 minutes total A
check for $20 will be mailed to participants who complete
the questionnaires For more information or to learn if you
are eligible to participate call 1-800-865-3384 and dial ext
45309 (you do not have to listen to the automated message
before dialing the extension) Please note that problems
earlier reported with the number have been corrected so if
you tried to call and were unable to get through please try
again Thank you for your time and interest
FOUND AND NEW TROOPERS
William A Beman A Troop 1968-1969
PO Box 1073 Hoodsport WA 98548
Ray Boggs Jr B amp HHT 369-370
1162 Paddock Pl 101 Ann Arbor MI 48108
Bobbie G Pedigo 341st AOD 267-268
393 Augusta Place Clarksville TN 37043
Irvin R Privott B Troop 181-682
530 Ashford Avenue The Villages FL 32162-4375
Larry D Sudlow D Troop 868-469
218 Park Drive South McComb OH 45858-9472
Current number of former 34 Cavalry troopers found ndash 1501
NOTE 548 are on the mailing list
Keep searching for former troopers
ldquoTact is the ability to describe others as
they see themselvesrdquo
Abraham Lincoln
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 4
ATTA BOYGIRL
Atta BoyGirl to All those currently
corresponding with or sending care packages to
Squadron members deployed in Afghanistan
Anonymous members for their donations
To all of you who renewed or upgraded your
membership
Your tax deductible donations and dues keep our
chapter running Please send your tax-deductible donations
to Bob Bingham treasurer
TAPS
ROBERT L BAKER A TROOP 6869
ROBERT BROOKS D TROOP 6970
EDDIE COOKSEY D TROOP 6970
GAYLORD CRAIG A TROOP 6768
CSM WILBUR DUGGINS HHT 6869
HERBERT EVANS A TROOP 6768
THOMAS A GANNON A TROOP 6869
PHILLIP HICKS A TROOP 6869
JOHN H JOHNSON A TROOP 6869
HARRY D LASSAK A TROOP 69
DANNY STIEFEL A TROOP 6869
JOHN TANNER A TROOP 6970
WILLIAM YINGLING A TROOP 68
To the family and friends of those departed you have our
deepest sympathy and we share your grief
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR 2011
Three 25th IDA Scholarships were awarded to students
sponsored by 34 Cav members in 2011 They are
34 Cav Chapter designee Kevin Connell sponsored by
Alva Tatum B Troop 168-568 The other two were
awarded to Samantha Washington and Max Sunder both
sponsored by William Singleton HHT and 25th Div HQ
69-70
Congratulations to all
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The 25
th Infantry Division Association awards
scholarships to all sonsstep-sons daughtersstep-daughters and
grandchildren of ELIGIBLE 25TH
veterans For the student to be
eligible the parent or grandparent has to have been a member of
the 25th IDA for a minimum of one year JOIN NOW
The 34 CAV Chapter annually donates at least $1000 In
the business meeting we voted to donate $2000 in both 2010
and 2011
POTPOURI
Purchase the book ldquoCentaurs in Vietnam Air Cavalry at
Warrdquo or lithographs ldquoMacKenziersquos Raidersrdquo or ldquoCentaurs
in Vietnamrdquo Proceeds help 3-4 CAV projects Email
cwburnsoptonlinenet or go to our website
QUARTERMASTER STORE POSTAGE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING IS
INCLUDED IN PRICES SHOWN SEND YOUR
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO 34
CAVALRY CHAPTER TO PO BOX 23678
LEXINGTON KY 40523-3678 EXCEPT WHERE
NOTED
POLO SHIRTS Navy Blue with embroidered 4
th Cavalry Crest
crossed sabers and Mackenziersquos Raiders on left front Cost
$3500 SML XL $4000 2X 3X NEW Get your name
unit amp years served embroidered on the right side for just
$500 extra
SWEATSHIRTS Navy Blue with embroidered 4th Cavalry
Crest crossed sabers and Mackenziersquos Raiders on left front
Cost $3500 SMLXL $4000 2X3X
T-SHIRT Navy Blue T-Shirt with embroidered regimental
crest on front Get one for your grandkids Cost $2200
SMLXL $2700 2X 3X
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 5
PINS WINDOW STICKERS We have a few left from prior
reunions (Chattanooga KC Ft Mitchell Tucson) Pins are $5
stickers are $3 Get them while they last
CAPS Cost $1500 Black with embroidered regimental crest
and motto Better get two
CAV LICENSE PLATES Cost is $1200 First come first
served Order now
CHALLENGE COIN 3-4 Cav Assn Challenge coin $10 or 2
for $15
PATCHES We have two different types that are like our crest
One is ornate and for wear on a blazer or sports jacket Cost
$35 Another is a sew-on like you had in Nam Cost $5
CROSSED SABERS Crossed sabers pin like on our
newsletter Cost $800
MINATURE CREST Cost $500
PRINT Commissioned by the squadron while in Afghanistan
Portrays the history of the 34 CAV Each copy is signed by the
artist Cost $3000
POEM Cost $1000 Jim Locklear wrote the poem Vietnam
Vet and his new one ldquoWelcome Homerdquo Jim will donate all
money made from the sale of these poems to the scholarship
fund Send your order to Jim Locklear PO Box 824
Pembroke NC 28372
NEW 34 CAV CARDS Pkg of 25105 Color drawing of unit
crest crossed sabers unit guidons on front cover Old Bill on
top of inside Description of crest on back Use for personal
notes thank you or whatever Includes envelopes $2500
$1000 $500
Stadium Cups While they last From reunion 2 for $500 Have
crossed sabers logo on two sides
Band of Brothers Poster Bob McCarthy will provide a free
poster of the Henry V soliloquy ldquoWe Band of Brothersrdquo Write
to The Printing Center 7518 Fullerton Rd Springfield VA
22153 or email yourprinteraolcom
ORPHANS OF FOREIGN WARS At our last
business meeting the Association approved support for
helping war orphans Specifically there are many
thousands of Iraqi children that have been orphaned by
the war The Association sent over $210000 in aid to
Iraq for helping fund an orphanage in Baghdad Our
Chaplain Dennis Roe is helping to oversee this endeavor
through the mission agency he serves In future issues of
our newsletter Chaplain Roe will provide updates and
pictures of the orphanage and the children we are helping
Donations can be sent to
Westminster Biblical Missions Inc PO Box 212 Rising Sun MD 21911
Please note on your gift ldquoWar Orphansrdquo
DUES
34 CAV Dues
Send your dues ($10 Annual$75 Life) payable to 34
CAV Chapter to PO Box 23678 Lexington KY 40523-
3678 You may also pay your dues on our website Go to
www3-4cavorg and click on JOIN Your dues pay for
the publication and mailing of your MacKENZIES
RAIDERS newsletter Please mail us a copy of your DD-
214 if yoursquove never sent one
25th Infantry Division Dues
Send your 25th Infantry Division Association dues to PO Box
7 Flourtown PA 19031-0007 Attach a copy of your DD-214
or other documentation of service Check out their web
www25thidaorg for dues costs
See the online version of this newsletter at our
Chapter website www3-4Cavorg
CHECKLIST ndash HAVE YOU
X Paid your dues
X Joined the 25th
Infantry Division Association
X Made a donation to the Scholarship Fund
General Fund JH Soldiersrsquo Fund or the War
Orphansrsquo Fund
X Found a new member
Anyone wishing to send care packages to
the Squadron in Afghanistan please use the
following addresses
For B Troop send to 1SG James Butler
FOB HUGHIE APO AE 09310
For the rest of the Squadron send to
CSM Mark Kiefer HHT FOB SHINWAR
APO AE 09310
A Troopers already corresponding with
Troopers in Apache Troop please continue
to use the address you have
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 6
The following three tours have
been arranged for our group On
Thursday 17 May 2012 The
Hermitage Mansion Tour On
Friday 18 May 2012 The Grand
Ole Opry with dinner at a nearby
restaurant On Saturday 19 May
2012 Fort Campbell Kentucky
home of the 101st Airborne
(Airmobile) Gray Line tours will
be our host
Thursday May 17 Hermitage
Mansion Tour
Enjoy a tour of the stately manor
of our nationrsquos seventh president
Andrew Jackson Yoursquoll be
guided by costumed historical
interpreters weaving tales of
Jacksonrsquos colorful life stories of
his family and the slaves who
lived and worked there The tour
is hi-lighted by the complete
restoration of the mansion that
appears just as Jackson would
have seen it in 1837 The tour
includes a film museum church
formal garden Jacksonrsquos tomb
and original log cabins Buses
load at 1245 PM Depart at 100-
430 PM $3100 per person
Minimum of 25 passengers
required
Friday 18 may 2012 Grand Ole
Opry and Dinner
The Opry is a MUST SEE for
anyone visiting Nashville Itrsquos
what put Nashville on the map
The longest running live radio
show in the US showcasing the
past present and future of
country music Seats fill up fast
so donrsquot wait to make your
reservations Before the show
wersquoll go to a nearby restaurant for
some good down home cooking
Buses load at 400 PM Depart
415-930 PM Show starts
promptly at 700 PM $7100 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
Saturday 19 May 2012 Fort
Campbell Tour
Depart hotel for Clarksville and
Fort Campbell for a
professionally guided tour of the
post Army soldiers will
accompany each bus once we
arrive We will have our
Memorial Service in a post
chapel A new one is being
constructed and hopefully will
be finished in time for our arrival
After the memorial Service wersquoll
have lunch in a mess hall
(whoops dining facility) From
there wersquoll visit the Don F Pratt
military museum tracing the
history of the Screaming Eagles
from World War II through
Operation Desert Storm As a
military installation they cannot
confirm other sites and activities
until we get closer to our arrival
A photo ID is required for
everyone 16 years and older
Buses load at 845 AM Depart
900 AM-330 PM $3300 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
For those of you coming early
and or staying later there is
plenty to see in do in the area
Gray Line Tours offers special
Day Pass Tours You can do the
City Tour and see the Parthenon
Music Row State Capitol
Bicentennial Mall and more
Departs every 90 minutes
beginning 1000 AM
Nashville Unpublished A
Walking Tour Behind the scenes
at the Ryman Auditorium and
many of the historic buildings in
the ldquoDistrictrdquo Departs 1100 AM
and 100 PM daily
Country Music Hall of Fame
Two day consecutive admission
to the Hall of Fame Museum for a
self guided tour See Elvis
Presleyrsquos solid gold Cadillac
9AM-5PM daily
Contact Gray Line 800-251-1864
for these and more tours
If you require a handicap-
accessible bus be sure to check
the appropriate space on your
registration form
3rd
Squadron 4th
Cavalry Reunion
Nashville Tennessee
May 16 ndash May 20 2012
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION amp PAYMENT ndash APRIL 30 2012
Name _________________________________________ SpouseFriend _________________________
Names of Guests ______________________________________________________________________
Street Address ________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State ______ Zip __________ Phone _____________________
Troop ____ Dates Served ________________ Special Limitations Diets _________________________
Your E-Mail Address _____________________________________ Is this your first Reunion _______
ACTIVITY PRICE PER X People= TOTAL AMOUNT
PERSON
Registration Fee $1500 ______ $ ___________
(Children 6 amp under Free)
Thursday Hermitage Mansion Tour $3100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Grand Ole Opry Tour amp Dinner $7100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Ladiesrsquo Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Saturday Ft Campbell Tour (Incl Lunch) $3300 ______ $ ___________
REQUIRE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BUS ______
Saturday Night Banquet
Roast Sirloin $2900 ______ $ ___________
Tilapia wMango amp Pineapple Salsa $2800 ______ $ ___________
Chicken Asiago $2700 ______ $ ___________
Children 3-10 chicken fingers fruit cup fries $1400 ______ $ ___________
Sunday Departure Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Tours See Page 6 for Tour Descriptions
NOTE The Chapter is responsible to the providers of services and goods based on participant counts
Therefore the Chapter will refund 100 of Reunion Registration fees paid provided notice is received at least
30 days prior to the reunion Between 15 and 29 days the Chapter will refund 50 If notice is received in 14
or less no refund will be made except in cases where injuryillness or ldquoActs of Godrdquo prohibit attendance
Golf Thursday AM YES _________ $4200 ______ $ ___________
Note Golf Tournament will be at the Ted Rhodes Golf Course Fee includes greens fee cart tax amp prizes
Golf club rentals RH set ____ LH set _____ Club rental fee is $1200 paid to course on Thursday
Donation to 34 CAV Reunion Operating Fund $ ___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ___________
Please send check or money order payable to 34 CAV Chapter (write reunion on memo line) and mail to
Dave Cox 13 Loma Linda Drive Kerrville Texas 78028
Phone (830) 895-1172 email coxa34cavgmailcom
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 8
IN MEMORIUM
Your mission is fulfilled Former squadron CSM Wilbur Duggins passed away Friday April 15 at his home in Lebanon Junction Kentucky after a long fought battle with cancer He had a brilliant military career having been stationed in Fort Kobbe Panama Canal Zone multiple locations in Germany Fort Knox and two tours with our squadron He was one of the Armyrsquos youngest sergeant majors at age 30 During his career he received numerous decorations including the Silver Star Bronze Star and Purple Heart He was a consummate professional and cared deeply for the officers and men that he served with After his retirement in 1970 he went on to a successful career in real estate and construction He was an avid fisherman and loved taking his family on fishing trips One of his best days was when they caught more than 100 crappie Having a fish fry was one of his best moments At the 3-4 CAVrsquos first reunion in 1988 in northern Virginia when the group was asked if they wanted to hold another reunion Wilbur spoke up to host it in the Fort Knox area He and his friend also a former 3-4 CAV 1SG John Hollern put together a reunion at the VFW in Vine Grove and had a great Blue Grass band for entertainment However Wilbur didnrsquot make it He had suffered a heart attack just days before the reunion and was in the hospital at Fort Knox Wilbur did make future reunions until his health no longer permitted him to travel He had hoped to be with us in Nashville but that will not come to pass Hersquos at Fiddlerrsquos Green with his favorite colonel and friend former SCO Bob McGowan He will be missed but fondly remembered
Contributed by Jerry Headley
VIETNAM-ERA OCS GRADUATES VIEW MEMORIAL PLAQUE
On September 11 2009 fourteen graduates of the very first Vietnam-era Armor OCS course held at Ft Knox paid a
visit to Recruiting Command Headquarters to view the memorial plaque that dedicates part of Building 1307 to their
OCS classmate Lt George P Rogers Lt Rogers the class honor graduate was killed in action in 1967 while serving
with B Troop 34 Cavalry 25th Infantry Division Douglas Smith USAREC public affairs officer at the time said ldquoIt
was such an honor to meet the classmates of Lt Rogers I was of course familiar with the memorial plaque in Bldg
1307 that honors him but to hear their first-hand recollections of him and what it was like to go through OCS in the
1960s gave me a much more personal connectionrdquo A classmate said ldquoTo us he was more than a plaque on the wallrdquo
Contributed by John Moore ndash from an article in the September 2009 edition of Turret Magazine
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 9
Left to Right Jerry Headley SCO Jerry Turner Galen Narimatsu
Jerry and Galen
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 10
Courtesy of Roger McGill
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to fileask for them Accordingly there are many sites that explain how to obtain books militarymedical records information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know Nearly 100 of this information is free and available for all veterans the only catch is you have to ask for it because they wont tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you stay in the process and press for your rights and your best interests Appeals httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch05doc Army Review Board Online records correction submission httpssecureweb2hqdapentagonmilacts_onlineguiLoginaspxReturnUrl=2fACTS_Online2fgui2flandingaspx Board of Veterans Appeals httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Commission httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Draft National Plan httpwww1vagovcarespagecfmpg=105 Center for Minority Veterans httpwww1vagovcenterforminorityveterans Center for Veterans Enterprise httpwwwvetbizgovdefault2htm Center for Women Veterans httpwww1vagovwomenvet Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War VeteranshttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum1HTML000016html Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans AssochttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum18HTML000011html Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Servicehttpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1part620ch07doc Compensation Rate Tables 12-1-03 httpwwwvbavagovbln21Ratescomp01htm Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page httpwwwvagov Directory of Veterans Service Organizations httpwww1vagovvsoindexcfmtemplate=view Disability Examination Worksheets Index Comp httpwwwvbavagovbln21Benefitsexamsindexhtm Due Process httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch02doc Duty to Assist httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch01doc Electronic Code of Federal Regulations httpwwwgpoaccessgovecfr Emergency Non-emergency and Fee Basis Carehttpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf Environmental Agents httpwww1vagovenvironagents Environmental Agents M10 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1002
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 4
ATTA BOYGIRL
Atta BoyGirl to All those currently
corresponding with or sending care packages to
Squadron members deployed in Afghanistan
Anonymous members for their donations
To all of you who renewed or upgraded your
membership
Your tax deductible donations and dues keep our
chapter running Please send your tax-deductible donations
to Bob Bingham treasurer
TAPS
ROBERT L BAKER A TROOP 6869
ROBERT BROOKS D TROOP 6970
EDDIE COOKSEY D TROOP 6970
GAYLORD CRAIG A TROOP 6768
CSM WILBUR DUGGINS HHT 6869
HERBERT EVANS A TROOP 6768
THOMAS A GANNON A TROOP 6869
PHILLIP HICKS A TROOP 6869
JOHN H JOHNSON A TROOP 6869
HARRY D LASSAK A TROOP 69
DANNY STIEFEL A TROOP 6869
JOHN TANNER A TROOP 6970
WILLIAM YINGLING A TROOP 68
To the family and friends of those departed you have our
deepest sympathy and we share your grief
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR 2011
Three 25th IDA Scholarships were awarded to students
sponsored by 34 Cav members in 2011 They are
34 Cav Chapter designee Kevin Connell sponsored by
Alva Tatum B Troop 168-568 The other two were
awarded to Samantha Washington and Max Sunder both
sponsored by William Singleton HHT and 25th Div HQ
69-70
Congratulations to all
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The 25
th Infantry Division Association awards
scholarships to all sonsstep-sons daughtersstep-daughters and
grandchildren of ELIGIBLE 25TH
veterans For the student to be
eligible the parent or grandparent has to have been a member of
the 25th IDA for a minimum of one year JOIN NOW
The 34 CAV Chapter annually donates at least $1000 In
the business meeting we voted to donate $2000 in both 2010
and 2011
POTPOURI
Purchase the book ldquoCentaurs in Vietnam Air Cavalry at
Warrdquo or lithographs ldquoMacKenziersquos Raidersrdquo or ldquoCentaurs
in Vietnamrdquo Proceeds help 3-4 CAV projects Email
cwburnsoptonlinenet or go to our website
QUARTERMASTER STORE POSTAGE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING IS
INCLUDED IN PRICES SHOWN SEND YOUR
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO 34
CAVALRY CHAPTER TO PO BOX 23678
LEXINGTON KY 40523-3678 EXCEPT WHERE
NOTED
POLO SHIRTS Navy Blue with embroidered 4
th Cavalry Crest
crossed sabers and Mackenziersquos Raiders on left front Cost
$3500 SML XL $4000 2X 3X NEW Get your name
unit amp years served embroidered on the right side for just
$500 extra
SWEATSHIRTS Navy Blue with embroidered 4th Cavalry
Crest crossed sabers and Mackenziersquos Raiders on left front
Cost $3500 SMLXL $4000 2X3X
T-SHIRT Navy Blue T-Shirt with embroidered regimental
crest on front Get one for your grandkids Cost $2200
SMLXL $2700 2X 3X
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 5
PINS WINDOW STICKERS We have a few left from prior
reunions (Chattanooga KC Ft Mitchell Tucson) Pins are $5
stickers are $3 Get them while they last
CAPS Cost $1500 Black with embroidered regimental crest
and motto Better get two
CAV LICENSE PLATES Cost is $1200 First come first
served Order now
CHALLENGE COIN 3-4 Cav Assn Challenge coin $10 or 2
for $15
PATCHES We have two different types that are like our crest
One is ornate and for wear on a blazer or sports jacket Cost
$35 Another is a sew-on like you had in Nam Cost $5
CROSSED SABERS Crossed sabers pin like on our
newsletter Cost $800
MINATURE CREST Cost $500
PRINT Commissioned by the squadron while in Afghanistan
Portrays the history of the 34 CAV Each copy is signed by the
artist Cost $3000
POEM Cost $1000 Jim Locklear wrote the poem Vietnam
Vet and his new one ldquoWelcome Homerdquo Jim will donate all
money made from the sale of these poems to the scholarship
fund Send your order to Jim Locklear PO Box 824
Pembroke NC 28372
NEW 34 CAV CARDS Pkg of 25105 Color drawing of unit
crest crossed sabers unit guidons on front cover Old Bill on
top of inside Description of crest on back Use for personal
notes thank you or whatever Includes envelopes $2500
$1000 $500
Stadium Cups While they last From reunion 2 for $500 Have
crossed sabers logo on two sides
Band of Brothers Poster Bob McCarthy will provide a free
poster of the Henry V soliloquy ldquoWe Band of Brothersrdquo Write
to The Printing Center 7518 Fullerton Rd Springfield VA
22153 or email yourprinteraolcom
ORPHANS OF FOREIGN WARS At our last
business meeting the Association approved support for
helping war orphans Specifically there are many
thousands of Iraqi children that have been orphaned by
the war The Association sent over $210000 in aid to
Iraq for helping fund an orphanage in Baghdad Our
Chaplain Dennis Roe is helping to oversee this endeavor
through the mission agency he serves In future issues of
our newsletter Chaplain Roe will provide updates and
pictures of the orphanage and the children we are helping
Donations can be sent to
Westminster Biblical Missions Inc PO Box 212 Rising Sun MD 21911
Please note on your gift ldquoWar Orphansrdquo
DUES
34 CAV Dues
Send your dues ($10 Annual$75 Life) payable to 34
CAV Chapter to PO Box 23678 Lexington KY 40523-
3678 You may also pay your dues on our website Go to
www3-4cavorg and click on JOIN Your dues pay for
the publication and mailing of your MacKENZIES
RAIDERS newsletter Please mail us a copy of your DD-
214 if yoursquove never sent one
25th Infantry Division Dues
Send your 25th Infantry Division Association dues to PO Box
7 Flourtown PA 19031-0007 Attach a copy of your DD-214
or other documentation of service Check out their web
www25thidaorg for dues costs
See the online version of this newsletter at our
Chapter website www3-4Cavorg
CHECKLIST ndash HAVE YOU
X Paid your dues
X Joined the 25th
Infantry Division Association
X Made a donation to the Scholarship Fund
General Fund JH Soldiersrsquo Fund or the War
Orphansrsquo Fund
X Found a new member
Anyone wishing to send care packages to
the Squadron in Afghanistan please use the
following addresses
For B Troop send to 1SG James Butler
FOB HUGHIE APO AE 09310
For the rest of the Squadron send to
CSM Mark Kiefer HHT FOB SHINWAR
APO AE 09310
A Troopers already corresponding with
Troopers in Apache Troop please continue
to use the address you have
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 6
The following three tours have
been arranged for our group On
Thursday 17 May 2012 The
Hermitage Mansion Tour On
Friday 18 May 2012 The Grand
Ole Opry with dinner at a nearby
restaurant On Saturday 19 May
2012 Fort Campbell Kentucky
home of the 101st Airborne
(Airmobile) Gray Line tours will
be our host
Thursday May 17 Hermitage
Mansion Tour
Enjoy a tour of the stately manor
of our nationrsquos seventh president
Andrew Jackson Yoursquoll be
guided by costumed historical
interpreters weaving tales of
Jacksonrsquos colorful life stories of
his family and the slaves who
lived and worked there The tour
is hi-lighted by the complete
restoration of the mansion that
appears just as Jackson would
have seen it in 1837 The tour
includes a film museum church
formal garden Jacksonrsquos tomb
and original log cabins Buses
load at 1245 PM Depart at 100-
430 PM $3100 per person
Minimum of 25 passengers
required
Friday 18 may 2012 Grand Ole
Opry and Dinner
The Opry is a MUST SEE for
anyone visiting Nashville Itrsquos
what put Nashville on the map
The longest running live radio
show in the US showcasing the
past present and future of
country music Seats fill up fast
so donrsquot wait to make your
reservations Before the show
wersquoll go to a nearby restaurant for
some good down home cooking
Buses load at 400 PM Depart
415-930 PM Show starts
promptly at 700 PM $7100 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
Saturday 19 May 2012 Fort
Campbell Tour
Depart hotel for Clarksville and
Fort Campbell for a
professionally guided tour of the
post Army soldiers will
accompany each bus once we
arrive We will have our
Memorial Service in a post
chapel A new one is being
constructed and hopefully will
be finished in time for our arrival
After the memorial Service wersquoll
have lunch in a mess hall
(whoops dining facility) From
there wersquoll visit the Don F Pratt
military museum tracing the
history of the Screaming Eagles
from World War II through
Operation Desert Storm As a
military installation they cannot
confirm other sites and activities
until we get closer to our arrival
A photo ID is required for
everyone 16 years and older
Buses load at 845 AM Depart
900 AM-330 PM $3300 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
For those of you coming early
and or staying later there is
plenty to see in do in the area
Gray Line Tours offers special
Day Pass Tours You can do the
City Tour and see the Parthenon
Music Row State Capitol
Bicentennial Mall and more
Departs every 90 minutes
beginning 1000 AM
Nashville Unpublished A
Walking Tour Behind the scenes
at the Ryman Auditorium and
many of the historic buildings in
the ldquoDistrictrdquo Departs 1100 AM
and 100 PM daily
Country Music Hall of Fame
Two day consecutive admission
to the Hall of Fame Museum for a
self guided tour See Elvis
Presleyrsquos solid gold Cadillac
9AM-5PM daily
Contact Gray Line 800-251-1864
for these and more tours
If you require a handicap-
accessible bus be sure to check
the appropriate space on your
registration form
3rd
Squadron 4th
Cavalry Reunion
Nashville Tennessee
May 16 ndash May 20 2012
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION amp PAYMENT ndash APRIL 30 2012
Name _________________________________________ SpouseFriend _________________________
Names of Guests ______________________________________________________________________
Street Address ________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State ______ Zip __________ Phone _____________________
Troop ____ Dates Served ________________ Special Limitations Diets _________________________
Your E-Mail Address _____________________________________ Is this your first Reunion _______
ACTIVITY PRICE PER X People= TOTAL AMOUNT
PERSON
Registration Fee $1500 ______ $ ___________
(Children 6 amp under Free)
Thursday Hermitage Mansion Tour $3100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Grand Ole Opry Tour amp Dinner $7100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Ladiesrsquo Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Saturday Ft Campbell Tour (Incl Lunch) $3300 ______ $ ___________
REQUIRE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BUS ______
Saturday Night Banquet
Roast Sirloin $2900 ______ $ ___________
Tilapia wMango amp Pineapple Salsa $2800 ______ $ ___________
Chicken Asiago $2700 ______ $ ___________
Children 3-10 chicken fingers fruit cup fries $1400 ______ $ ___________
Sunday Departure Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Tours See Page 6 for Tour Descriptions
NOTE The Chapter is responsible to the providers of services and goods based on participant counts
Therefore the Chapter will refund 100 of Reunion Registration fees paid provided notice is received at least
30 days prior to the reunion Between 15 and 29 days the Chapter will refund 50 If notice is received in 14
or less no refund will be made except in cases where injuryillness or ldquoActs of Godrdquo prohibit attendance
Golf Thursday AM YES _________ $4200 ______ $ ___________
Note Golf Tournament will be at the Ted Rhodes Golf Course Fee includes greens fee cart tax amp prizes
Golf club rentals RH set ____ LH set _____ Club rental fee is $1200 paid to course on Thursday
Donation to 34 CAV Reunion Operating Fund $ ___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ___________
Please send check or money order payable to 34 CAV Chapter (write reunion on memo line) and mail to
Dave Cox 13 Loma Linda Drive Kerrville Texas 78028
Phone (830) 895-1172 email coxa34cavgmailcom
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 8
IN MEMORIUM
Your mission is fulfilled Former squadron CSM Wilbur Duggins passed away Friday April 15 at his home in Lebanon Junction Kentucky after a long fought battle with cancer He had a brilliant military career having been stationed in Fort Kobbe Panama Canal Zone multiple locations in Germany Fort Knox and two tours with our squadron He was one of the Armyrsquos youngest sergeant majors at age 30 During his career he received numerous decorations including the Silver Star Bronze Star and Purple Heart He was a consummate professional and cared deeply for the officers and men that he served with After his retirement in 1970 he went on to a successful career in real estate and construction He was an avid fisherman and loved taking his family on fishing trips One of his best days was when they caught more than 100 crappie Having a fish fry was one of his best moments At the 3-4 CAVrsquos first reunion in 1988 in northern Virginia when the group was asked if they wanted to hold another reunion Wilbur spoke up to host it in the Fort Knox area He and his friend also a former 3-4 CAV 1SG John Hollern put together a reunion at the VFW in Vine Grove and had a great Blue Grass band for entertainment However Wilbur didnrsquot make it He had suffered a heart attack just days before the reunion and was in the hospital at Fort Knox Wilbur did make future reunions until his health no longer permitted him to travel He had hoped to be with us in Nashville but that will not come to pass Hersquos at Fiddlerrsquos Green with his favorite colonel and friend former SCO Bob McGowan He will be missed but fondly remembered
Contributed by Jerry Headley
VIETNAM-ERA OCS GRADUATES VIEW MEMORIAL PLAQUE
On September 11 2009 fourteen graduates of the very first Vietnam-era Armor OCS course held at Ft Knox paid a
visit to Recruiting Command Headquarters to view the memorial plaque that dedicates part of Building 1307 to their
OCS classmate Lt George P Rogers Lt Rogers the class honor graduate was killed in action in 1967 while serving
with B Troop 34 Cavalry 25th Infantry Division Douglas Smith USAREC public affairs officer at the time said ldquoIt
was such an honor to meet the classmates of Lt Rogers I was of course familiar with the memorial plaque in Bldg
1307 that honors him but to hear their first-hand recollections of him and what it was like to go through OCS in the
1960s gave me a much more personal connectionrdquo A classmate said ldquoTo us he was more than a plaque on the wallrdquo
Contributed by John Moore ndash from an article in the September 2009 edition of Turret Magazine
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 9
Left to Right Jerry Headley SCO Jerry Turner Galen Narimatsu
Jerry and Galen
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 10
Courtesy of Roger McGill
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to fileask for them Accordingly there are many sites that explain how to obtain books militarymedical records information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know Nearly 100 of this information is free and available for all veterans the only catch is you have to ask for it because they wont tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you stay in the process and press for your rights and your best interests Appeals httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch05doc Army Review Board Online records correction submission httpssecureweb2hqdapentagonmilacts_onlineguiLoginaspxReturnUrl=2fACTS_Online2fgui2flandingaspx Board of Veterans Appeals httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Commission httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Draft National Plan httpwww1vagovcarespagecfmpg=105 Center for Minority Veterans httpwww1vagovcenterforminorityveterans Center for Veterans Enterprise httpwwwvetbizgovdefault2htm Center for Women Veterans httpwww1vagovwomenvet Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War VeteranshttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum1HTML000016html Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans AssochttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum18HTML000011html Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Servicehttpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1part620ch07doc Compensation Rate Tables 12-1-03 httpwwwvbavagovbln21Ratescomp01htm Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page httpwwwvagov Directory of Veterans Service Organizations httpwww1vagovvsoindexcfmtemplate=view Disability Examination Worksheets Index Comp httpwwwvbavagovbln21Benefitsexamsindexhtm Due Process httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch02doc Duty to Assist httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch01doc Electronic Code of Federal Regulations httpwwwgpoaccessgovecfr Emergency Non-emergency and Fee Basis Carehttpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf Environmental Agents httpwww1vagovenvironagents Environmental Agents M10 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1002
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 5
PINS WINDOW STICKERS We have a few left from prior
reunions (Chattanooga KC Ft Mitchell Tucson) Pins are $5
stickers are $3 Get them while they last
CAPS Cost $1500 Black with embroidered regimental crest
and motto Better get two
CAV LICENSE PLATES Cost is $1200 First come first
served Order now
CHALLENGE COIN 3-4 Cav Assn Challenge coin $10 or 2
for $15
PATCHES We have two different types that are like our crest
One is ornate and for wear on a blazer or sports jacket Cost
$35 Another is a sew-on like you had in Nam Cost $5
CROSSED SABERS Crossed sabers pin like on our
newsletter Cost $800
MINATURE CREST Cost $500
PRINT Commissioned by the squadron while in Afghanistan
Portrays the history of the 34 CAV Each copy is signed by the
artist Cost $3000
POEM Cost $1000 Jim Locklear wrote the poem Vietnam
Vet and his new one ldquoWelcome Homerdquo Jim will donate all
money made from the sale of these poems to the scholarship
fund Send your order to Jim Locklear PO Box 824
Pembroke NC 28372
NEW 34 CAV CARDS Pkg of 25105 Color drawing of unit
crest crossed sabers unit guidons on front cover Old Bill on
top of inside Description of crest on back Use for personal
notes thank you or whatever Includes envelopes $2500
$1000 $500
Stadium Cups While they last From reunion 2 for $500 Have
crossed sabers logo on two sides
Band of Brothers Poster Bob McCarthy will provide a free
poster of the Henry V soliloquy ldquoWe Band of Brothersrdquo Write
to The Printing Center 7518 Fullerton Rd Springfield VA
22153 or email yourprinteraolcom
ORPHANS OF FOREIGN WARS At our last
business meeting the Association approved support for
helping war orphans Specifically there are many
thousands of Iraqi children that have been orphaned by
the war The Association sent over $210000 in aid to
Iraq for helping fund an orphanage in Baghdad Our
Chaplain Dennis Roe is helping to oversee this endeavor
through the mission agency he serves In future issues of
our newsletter Chaplain Roe will provide updates and
pictures of the orphanage and the children we are helping
Donations can be sent to
Westminster Biblical Missions Inc PO Box 212 Rising Sun MD 21911
Please note on your gift ldquoWar Orphansrdquo
DUES
34 CAV Dues
Send your dues ($10 Annual$75 Life) payable to 34
CAV Chapter to PO Box 23678 Lexington KY 40523-
3678 You may also pay your dues on our website Go to
www3-4cavorg and click on JOIN Your dues pay for
the publication and mailing of your MacKENZIES
RAIDERS newsletter Please mail us a copy of your DD-
214 if yoursquove never sent one
25th Infantry Division Dues
Send your 25th Infantry Division Association dues to PO Box
7 Flourtown PA 19031-0007 Attach a copy of your DD-214
or other documentation of service Check out their web
www25thidaorg for dues costs
See the online version of this newsletter at our
Chapter website www3-4Cavorg
CHECKLIST ndash HAVE YOU
X Paid your dues
X Joined the 25th
Infantry Division Association
X Made a donation to the Scholarship Fund
General Fund JH Soldiersrsquo Fund or the War
Orphansrsquo Fund
X Found a new member
Anyone wishing to send care packages to
the Squadron in Afghanistan please use the
following addresses
For B Troop send to 1SG James Butler
FOB HUGHIE APO AE 09310
For the rest of the Squadron send to
CSM Mark Kiefer HHT FOB SHINWAR
APO AE 09310
A Troopers already corresponding with
Troopers in Apache Troop please continue
to use the address you have
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 6
The following three tours have
been arranged for our group On
Thursday 17 May 2012 The
Hermitage Mansion Tour On
Friday 18 May 2012 The Grand
Ole Opry with dinner at a nearby
restaurant On Saturday 19 May
2012 Fort Campbell Kentucky
home of the 101st Airborne
(Airmobile) Gray Line tours will
be our host
Thursday May 17 Hermitage
Mansion Tour
Enjoy a tour of the stately manor
of our nationrsquos seventh president
Andrew Jackson Yoursquoll be
guided by costumed historical
interpreters weaving tales of
Jacksonrsquos colorful life stories of
his family and the slaves who
lived and worked there The tour
is hi-lighted by the complete
restoration of the mansion that
appears just as Jackson would
have seen it in 1837 The tour
includes a film museum church
formal garden Jacksonrsquos tomb
and original log cabins Buses
load at 1245 PM Depart at 100-
430 PM $3100 per person
Minimum of 25 passengers
required
Friday 18 may 2012 Grand Ole
Opry and Dinner
The Opry is a MUST SEE for
anyone visiting Nashville Itrsquos
what put Nashville on the map
The longest running live radio
show in the US showcasing the
past present and future of
country music Seats fill up fast
so donrsquot wait to make your
reservations Before the show
wersquoll go to a nearby restaurant for
some good down home cooking
Buses load at 400 PM Depart
415-930 PM Show starts
promptly at 700 PM $7100 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
Saturday 19 May 2012 Fort
Campbell Tour
Depart hotel for Clarksville and
Fort Campbell for a
professionally guided tour of the
post Army soldiers will
accompany each bus once we
arrive We will have our
Memorial Service in a post
chapel A new one is being
constructed and hopefully will
be finished in time for our arrival
After the memorial Service wersquoll
have lunch in a mess hall
(whoops dining facility) From
there wersquoll visit the Don F Pratt
military museum tracing the
history of the Screaming Eagles
from World War II through
Operation Desert Storm As a
military installation they cannot
confirm other sites and activities
until we get closer to our arrival
A photo ID is required for
everyone 16 years and older
Buses load at 845 AM Depart
900 AM-330 PM $3300 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
For those of you coming early
and or staying later there is
plenty to see in do in the area
Gray Line Tours offers special
Day Pass Tours You can do the
City Tour and see the Parthenon
Music Row State Capitol
Bicentennial Mall and more
Departs every 90 minutes
beginning 1000 AM
Nashville Unpublished A
Walking Tour Behind the scenes
at the Ryman Auditorium and
many of the historic buildings in
the ldquoDistrictrdquo Departs 1100 AM
and 100 PM daily
Country Music Hall of Fame
Two day consecutive admission
to the Hall of Fame Museum for a
self guided tour See Elvis
Presleyrsquos solid gold Cadillac
9AM-5PM daily
Contact Gray Line 800-251-1864
for these and more tours
If you require a handicap-
accessible bus be sure to check
the appropriate space on your
registration form
3rd
Squadron 4th
Cavalry Reunion
Nashville Tennessee
May 16 ndash May 20 2012
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION amp PAYMENT ndash APRIL 30 2012
Name _________________________________________ SpouseFriend _________________________
Names of Guests ______________________________________________________________________
Street Address ________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State ______ Zip __________ Phone _____________________
Troop ____ Dates Served ________________ Special Limitations Diets _________________________
Your E-Mail Address _____________________________________ Is this your first Reunion _______
ACTIVITY PRICE PER X People= TOTAL AMOUNT
PERSON
Registration Fee $1500 ______ $ ___________
(Children 6 amp under Free)
Thursday Hermitage Mansion Tour $3100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Grand Ole Opry Tour amp Dinner $7100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Ladiesrsquo Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Saturday Ft Campbell Tour (Incl Lunch) $3300 ______ $ ___________
REQUIRE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BUS ______
Saturday Night Banquet
Roast Sirloin $2900 ______ $ ___________
Tilapia wMango amp Pineapple Salsa $2800 ______ $ ___________
Chicken Asiago $2700 ______ $ ___________
Children 3-10 chicken fingers fruit cup fries $1400 ______ $ ___________
Sunday Departure Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Tours See Page 6 for Tour Descriptions
NOTE The Chapter is responsible to the providers of services and goods based on participant counts
Therefore the Chapter will refund 100 of Reunion Registration fees paid provided notice is received at least
30 days prior to the reunion Between 15 and 29 days the Chapter will refund 50 If notice is received in 14
or less no refund will be made except in cases where injuryillness or ldquoActs of Godrdquo prohibit attendance
Golf Thursday AM YES _________ $4200 ______ $ ___________
Note Golf Tournament will be at the Ted Rhodes Golf Course Fee includes greens fee cart tax amp prizes
Golf club rentals RH set ____ LH set _____ Club rental fee is $1200 paid to course on Thursday
Donation to 34 CAV Reunion Operating Fund $ ___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ___________
Please send check or money order payable to 34 CAV Chapter (write reunion on memo line) and mail to
Dave Cox 13 Loma Linda Drive Kerrville Texas 78028
Phone (830) 895-1172 email coxa34cavgmailcom
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 8
IN MEMORIUM
Your mission is fulfilled Former squadron CSM Wilbur Duggins passed away Friday April 15 at his home in Lebanon Junction Kentucky after a long fought battle with cancer He had a brilliant military career having been stationed in Fort Kobbe Panama Canal Zone multiple locations in Germany Fort Knox and two tours with our squadron He was one of the Armyrsquos youngest sergeant majors at age 30 During his career he received numerous decorations including the Silver Star Bronze Star and Purple Heart He was a consummate professional and cared deeply for the officers and men that he served with After his retirement in 1970 he went on to a successful career in real estate and construction He was an avid fisherman and loved taking his family on fishing trips One of his best days was when they caught more than 100 crappie Having a fish fry was one of his best moments At the 3-4 CAVrsquos first reunion in 1988 in northern Virginia when the group was asked if they wanted to hold another reunion Wilbur spoke up to host it in the Fort Knox area He and his friend also a former 3-4 CAV 1SG John Hollern put together a reunion at the VFW in Vine Grove and had a great Blue Grass band for entertainment However Wilbur didnrsquot make it He had suffered a heart attack just days before the reunion and was in the hospital at Fort Knox Wilbur did make future reunions until his health no longer permitted him to travel He had hoped to be with us in Nashville but that will not come to pass Hersquos at Fiddlerrsquos Green with his favorite colonel and friend former SCO Bob McGowan He will be missed but fondly remembered
Contributed by Jerry Headley
VIETNAM-ERA OCS GRADUATES VIEW MEMORIAL PLAQUE
On September 11 2009 fourteen graduates of the very first Vietnam-era Armor OCS course held at Ft Knox paid a
visit to Recruiting Command Headquarters to view the memorial plaque that dedicates part of Building 1307 to their
OCS classmate Lt George P Rogers Lt Rogers the class honor graduate was killed in action in 1967 while serving
with B Troop 34 Cavalry 25th Infantry Division Douglas Smith USAREC public affairs officer at the time said ldquoIt
was such an honor to meet the classmates of Lt Rogers I was of course familiar with the memorial plaque in Bldg
1307 that honors him but to hear their first-hand recollections of him and what it was like to go through OCS in the
1960s gave me a much more personal connectionrdquo A classmate said ldquoTo us he was more than a plaque on the wallrdquo
Contributed by John Moore ndash from an article in the September 2009 edition of Turret Magazine
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 9
Left to Right Jerry Headley SCO Jerry Turner Galen Narimatsu
Jerry and Galen
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 10
Courtesy of Roger McGill
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to fileask for them Accordingly there are many sites that explain how to obtain books militarymedical records information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know Nearly 100 of this information is free and available for all veterans the only catch is you have to ask for it because they wont tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you stay in the process and press for your rights and your best interests Appeals httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch05doc Army Review Board Online records correction submission httpssecureweb2hqdapentagonmilacts_onlineguiLoginaspxReturnUrl=2fACTS_Online2fgui2flandingaspx Board of Veterans Appeals httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Commission httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Draft National Plan httpwww1vagovcarespagecfmpg=105 Center for Minority Veterans httpwww1vagovcenterforminorityveterans Center for Veterans Enterprise httpwwwvetbizgovdefault2htm Center for Women Veterans httpwww1vagovwomenvet Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War VeteranshttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum1HTML000016html Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans AssochttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum18HTML000011html Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Servicehttpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1part620ch07doc Compensation Rate Tables 12-1-03 httpwwwvbavagovbln21Ratescomp01htm Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page httpwwwvagov Directory of Veterans Service Organizations httpwww1vagovvsoindexcfmtemplate=view Disability Examination Worksheets Index Comp httpwwwvbavagovbln21Benefitsexamsindexhtm Due Process httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch02doc Duty to Assist httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch01doc Electronic Code of Federal Regulations httpwwwgpoaccessgovecfr Emergency Non-emergency and Fee Basis Carehttpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf Environmental Agents httpwww1vagovenvironagents Environmental Agents M10 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1002
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 6
The following three tours have
been arranged for our group On
Thursday 17 May 2012 The
Hermitage Mansion Tour On
Friday 18 May 2012 The Grand
Ole Opry with dinner at a nearby
restaurant On Saturday 19 May
2012 Fort Campbell Kentucky
home of the 101st Airborne
(Airmobile) Gray Line tours will
be our host
Thursday May 17 Hermitage
Mansion Tour
Enjoy a tour of the stately manor
of our nationrsquos seventh president
Andrew Jackson Yoursquoll be
guided by costumed historical
interpreters weaving tales of
Jacksonrsquos colorful life stories of
his family and the slaves who
lived and worked there The tour
is hi-lighted by the complete
restoration of the mansion that
appears just as Jackson would
have seen it in 1837 The tour
includes a film museum church
formal garden Jacksonrsquos tomb
and original log cabins Buses
load at 1245 PM Depart at 100-
430 PM $3100 per person
Minimum of 25 passengers
required
Friday 18 may 2012 Grand Ole
Opry and Dinner
The Opry is a MUST SEE for
anyone visiting Nashville Itrsquos
what put Nashville on the map
The longest running live radio
show in the US showcasing the
past present and future of
country music Seats fill up fast
so donrsquot wait to make your
reservations Before the show
wersquoll go to a nearby restaurant for
some good down home cooking
Buses load at 400 PM Depart
415-930 PM Show starts
promptly at 700 PM $7100 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
Saturday 19 May 2012 Fort
Campbell Tour
Depart hotel for Clarksville and
Fort Campbell for a
professionally guided tour of the
post Army soldiers will
accompany each bus once we
arrive We will have our
Memorial Service in a post
chapel A new one is being
constructed and hopefully will
be finished in time for our arrival
After the memorial Service wersquoll
have lunch in a mess hall
(whoops dining facility) From
there wersquoll visit the Don F Pratt
military museum tracing the
history of the Screaming Eagles
from World War II through
Operation Desert Storm As a
military installation they cannot
confirm other sites and activities
until we get closer to our arrival
A photo ID is required for
everyone 16 years and older
Buses load at 845 AM Depart
900 AM-330 PM $3300 per
person Minimum of 30
passengers required
For those of you coming early
and or staying later there is
plenty to see in do in the area
Gray Line Tours offers special
Day Pass Tours You can do the
City Tour and see the Parthenon
Music Row State Capitol
Bicentennial Mall and more
Departs every 90 minutes
beginning 1000 AM
Nashville Unpublished A
Walking Tour Behind the scenes
at the Ryman Auditorium and
many of the historic buildings in
the ldquoDistrictrdquo Departs 1100 AM
and 100 PM daily
Country Music Hall of Fame
Two day consecutive admission
to the Hall of Fame Museum for a
self guided tour See Elvis
Presleyrsquos solid gold Cadillac
9AM-5PM daily
Contact Gray Line 800-251-1864
for these and more tours
If you require a handicap-
accessible bus be sure to check
the appropriate space on your
registration form
3rd
Squadron 4th
Cavalry Reunion
Nashville Tennessee
May 16 ndash May 20 2012
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION amp PAYMENT ndash APRIL 30 2012
Name _________________________________________ SpouseFriend _________________________
Names of Guests ______________________________________________________________________
Street Address ________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State ______ Zip __________ Phone _____________________
Troop ____ Dates Served ________________ Special Limitations Diets _________________________
Your E-Mail Address _____________________________________ Is this your first Reunion _______
ACTIVITY PRICE PER X People= TOTAL AMOUNT
PERSON
Registration Fee $1500 ______ $ ___________
(Children 6 amp under Free)
Thursday Hermitage Mansion Tour $3100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Grand Ole Opry Tour amp Dinner $7100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Ladiesrsquo Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Saturday Ft Campbell Tour (Incl Lunch) $3300 ______ $ ___________
REQUIRE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BUS ______
Saturday Night Banquet
Roast Sirloin $2900 ______ $ ___________
Tilapia wMango amp Pineapple Salsa $2800 ______ $ ___________
Chicken Asiago $2700 ______ $ ___________
Children 3-10 chicken fingers fruit cup fries $1400 ______ $ ___________
Sunday Departure Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Tours See Page 6 for Tour Descriptions
NOTE The Chapter is responsible to the providers of services and goods based on participant counts
Therefore the Chapter will refund 100 of Reunion Registration fees paid provided notice is received at least
30 days prior to the reunion Between 15 and 29 days the Chapter will refund 50 If notice is received in 14
or less no refund will be made except in cases where injuryillness or ldquoActs of Godrdquo prohibit attendance
Golf Thursday AM YES _________ $4200 ______ $ ___________
Note Golf Tournament will be at the Ted Rhodes Golf Course Fee includes greens fee cart tax amp prizes
Golf club rentals RH set ____ LH set _____ Club rental fee is $1200 paid to course on Thursday
Donation to 34 CAV Reunion Operating Fund $ ___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ___________
Please send check or money order payable to 34 CAV Chapter (write reunion on memo line) and mail to
Dave Cox 13 Loma Linda Drive Kerrville Texas 78028
Phone (830) 895-1172 email coxa34cavgmailcom
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 8
IN MEMORIUM
Your mission is fulfilled Former squadron CSM Wilbur Duggins passed away Friday April 15 at his home in Lebanon Junction Kentucky after a long fought battle with cancer He had a brilliant military career having been stationed in Fort Kobbe Panama Canal Zone multiple locations in Germany Fort Knox and two tours with our squadron He was one of the Armyrsquos youngest sergeant majors at age 30 During his career he received numerous decorations including the Silver Star Bronze Star and Purple Heart He was a consummate professional and cared deeply for the officers and men that he served with After his retirement in 1970 he went on to a successful career in real estate and construction He was an avid fisherman and loved taking his family on fishing trips One of his best days was when they caught more than 100 crappie Having a fish fry was one of his best moments At the 3-4 CAVrsquos first reunion in 1988 in northern Virginia when the group was asked if they wanted to hold another reunion Wilbur spoke up to host it in the Fort Knox area He and his friend also a former 3-4 CAV 1SG John Hollern put together a reunion at the VFW in Vine Grove and had a great Blue Grass band for entertainment However Wilbur didnrsquot make it He had suffered a heart attack just days before the reunion and was in the hospital at Fort Knox Wilbur did make future reunions until his health no longer permitted him to travel He had hoped to be with us in Nashville but that will not come to pass Hersquos at Fiddlerrsquos Green with his favorite colonel and friend former SCO Bob McGowan He will be missed but fondly remembered
Contributed by Jerry Headley
VIETNAM-ERA OCS GRADUATES VIEW MEMORIAL PLAQUE
On September 11 2009 fourteen graduates of the very first Vietnam-era Armor OCS course held at Ft Knox paid a
visit to Recruiting Command Headquarters to view the memorial plaque that dedicates part of Building 1307 to their
OCS classmate Lt George P Rogers Lt Rogers the class honor graduate was killed in action in 1967 while serving
with B Troop 34 Cavalry 25th Infantry Division Douglas Smith USAREC public affairs officer at the time said ldquoIt
was such an honor to meet the classmates of Lt Rogers I was of course familiar with the memorial plaque in Bldg
1307 that honors him but to hear their first-hand recollections of him and what it was like to go through OCS in the
1960s gave me a much more personal connectionrdquo A classmate said ldquoTo us he was more than a plaque on the wallrdquo
Contributed by John Moore ndash from an article in the September 2009 edition of Turret Magazine
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 9
Left to Right Jerry Headley SCO Jerry Turner Galen Narimatsu
Jerry and Galen
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 10
Courtesy of Roger McGill
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to fileask for them Accordingly there are many sites that explain how to obtain books militarymedical records information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know Nearly 100 of this information is free and available for all veterans the only catch is you have to ask for it because they wont tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you stay in the process and press for your rights and your best interests Appeals httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch05doc Army Review Board Online records correction submission httpssecureweb2hqdapentagonmilacts_onlineguiLoginaspxReturnUrl=2fACTS_Online2fgui2flandingaspx Board of Veterans Appeals httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Commission httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Draft National Plan httpwww1vagovcarespagecfmpg=105 Center for Minority Veterans httpwww1vagovcenterforminorityveterans Center for Veterans Enterprise httpwwwvetbizgovdefault2htm Center for Women Veterans httpwww1vagovwomenvet Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War VeteranshttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum1HTML000016html Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans AssochttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum18HTML000011html Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Servicehttpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1part620ch07doc Compensation Rate Tables 12-1-03 httpwwwvbavagovbln21Ratescomp01htm Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page httpwwwvagov Directory of Veterans Service Organizations httpwww1vagovvsoindexcfmtemplate=view Disability Examination Worksheets Index Comp httpwwwvbavagovbln21Benefitsexamsindexhtm Due Process httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch02doc Duty to Assist httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch01doc Electronic Code of Federal Regulations httpwwwgpoaccessgovecfr Emergency Non-emergency and Fee Basis Carehttpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf Environmental Agents httpwww1vagovenvironagents Environmental Agents M10 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1002
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
3rd
Squadron 4th
Cavalry Reunion
Nashville Tennessee
May 16 ndash May 20 2012
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION amp PAYMENT ndash APRIL 30 2012
Name _________________________________________ SpouseFriend _________________________
Names of Guests ______________________________________________________________________
Street Address ________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State ______ Zip __________ Phone _____________________
Troop ____ Dates Served ________________ Special Limitations Diets _________________________
Your E-Mail Address _____________________________________ Is this your first Reunion _______
ACTIVITY PRICE PER X People= TOTAL AMOUNT
PERSON
Registration Fee $1500 ______ $ ___________
(Children 6 amp under Free)
Thursday Hermitage Mansion Tour $3100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Grand Ole Opry Tour amp Dinner $7100 ______ $ ___________
Friday Ladiesrsquo Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Saturday Ft Campbell Tour (Incl Lunch) $3300 ______ $ ___________
REQUIRE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BUS ______
Saturday Night Banquet
Roast Sirloin $2900 ______ $ ___________
Tilapia wMango amp Pineapple Salsa $2800 ______ $ ___________
Chicken Asiago $2700 ______ $ ___________
Children 3-10 chicken fingers fruit cup fries $1400 ______ $ ___________
Sunday Departure Breakfast $1000 ______ $ ___________
Tours See Page 6 for Tour Descriptions
NOTE The Chapter is responsible to the providers of services and goods based on participant counts
Therefore the Chapter will refund 100 of Reunion Registration fees paid provided notice is received at least
30 days prior to the reunion Between 15 and 29 days the Chapter will refund 50 If notice is received in 14
or less no refund will be made except in cases where injuryillness or ldquoActs of Godrdquo prohibit attendance
Golf Thursday AM YES _________ $4200 ______ $ ___________
Note Golf Tournament will be at the Ted Rhodes Golf Course Fee includes greens fee cart tax amp prizes
Golf club rentals RH set ____ LH set _____ Club rental fee is $1200 paid to course on Thursday
Donation to 34 CAV Reunion Operating Fund $ ___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ___________
Please send check or money order payable to 34 CAV Chapter (write reunion on memo line) and mail to
Dave Cox 13 Loma Linda Drive Kerrville Texas 78028
Phone (830) 895-1172 email coxa34cavgmailcom
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 8
IN MEMORIUM
Your mission is fulfilled Former squadron CSM Wilbur Duggins passed away Friday April 15 at his home in Lebanon Junction Kentucky after a long fought battle with cancer He had a brilliant military career having been stationed in Fort Kobbe Panama Canal Zone multiple locations in Germany Fort Knox and two tours with our squadron He was one of the Armyrsquos youngest sergeant majors at age 30 During his career he received numerous decorations including the Silver Star Bronze Star and Purple Heart He was a consummate professional and cared deeply for the officers and men that he served with After his retirement in 1970 he went on to a successful career in real estate and construction He was an avid fisherman and loved taking his family on fishing trips One of his best days was when they caught more than 100 crappie Having a fish fry was one of his best moments At the 3-4 CAVrsquos first reunion in 1988 in northern Virginia when the group was asked if they wanted to hold another reunion Wilbur spoke up to host it in the Fort Knox area He and his friend also a former 3-4 CAV 1SG John Hollern put together a reunion at the VFW in Vine Grove and had a great Blue Grass band for entertainment However Wilbur didnrsquot make it He had suffered a heart attack just days before the reunion and was in the hospital at Fort Knox Wilbur did make future reunions until his health no longer permitted him to travel He had hoped to be with us in Nashville but that will not come to pass Hersquos at Fiddlerrsquos Green with his favorite colonel and friend former SCO Bob McGowan He will be missed but fondly remembered
Contributed by Jerry Headley
VIETNAM-ERA OCS GRADUATES VIEW MEMORIAL PLAQUE
On September 11 2009 fourteen graduates of the very first Vietnam-era Armor OCS course held at Ft Knox paid a
visit to Recruiting Command Headquarters to view the memorial plaque that dedicates part of Building 1307 to their
OCS classmate Lt George P Rogers Lt Rogers the class honor graduate was killed in action in 1967 while serving
with B Troop 34 Cavalry 25th Infantry Division Douglas Smith USAREC public affairs officer at the time said ldquoIt
was such an honor to meet the classmates of Lt Rogers I was of course familiar with the memorial plaque in Bldg
1307 that honors him but to hear their first-hand recollections of him and what it was like to go through OCS in the
1960s gave me a much more personal connectionrdquo A classmate said ldquoTo us he was more than a plaque on the wallrdquo
Contributed by John Moore ndash from an article in the September 2009 edition of Turret Magazine
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 9
Left to Right Jerry Headley SCO Jerry Turner Galen Narimatsu
Jerry and Galen
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 10
Courtesy of Roger McGill
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to fileask for them Accordingly there are many sites that explain how to obtain books militarymedical records information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know Nearly 100 of this information is free and available for all veterans the only catch is you have to ask for it because they wont tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you stay in the process and press for your rights and your best interests Appeals httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch05doc Army Review Board Online records correction submission httpssecureweb2hqdapentagonmilacts_onlineguiLoginaspxReturnUrl=2fACTS_Online2fgui2flandingaspx Board of Veterans Appeals httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Commission httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Draft National Plan httpwww1vagovcarespagecfmpg=105 Center for Minority Veterans httpwww1vagovcenterforminorityveterans Center for Veterans Enterprise httpwwwvetbizgovdefault2htm Center for Women Veterans httpwww1vagovwomenvet Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War VeteranshttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum1HTML000016html Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans AssochttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum18HTML000011html Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Servicehttpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1part620ch07doc Compensation Rate Tables 12-1-03 httpwwwvbavagovbln21Ratescomp01htm Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page httpwwwvagov Directory of Veterans Service Organizations httpwww1vagovvsoindexcfmtemplate=view Disability Examination Worksheets Index Comp httpwwwvbavagovbln21Benefitsexamsindexhtm Due Process httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch02doc Duty to Assist httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch01doc Electronic Code of Federal Regulations httpwwwgpoaccessgovecfr Emergency Non-emergency and Fee Basis Carehttpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf Environmental Agents httpwww1vagovenvironagents Environmental Agents M10 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1002
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 8
IN MEMORIUM
Your mission is fulfilled Former squadron CSM Wilbur Duggins passed away Friday April 15 at his home in Lebanon Junction Kentucky after a long fought battle with cancer He had a brilliant military career having been stationed in Fort Kobbe Panama Canal Zone multiple locations in Germany Fort Knox and two tours with our squadron He was one of the Armyrsquos youngest sergeant majors at age 30 During his career he received numerous decorations including the Silver Star Bronze Star and Purple Heart He was a consummate professional and cared deeply for the officers and men that he served with After his retirement in 1970 he went on to a successful career in real estate and construction He was an avid fisherman and loved taking his family on fishing trips One of his best days was when they caught more than 100 crappie Having a fish fry was one of his best moments At the 3-4 CAVrsquos first reunion in 1988 in northern Virginia when the group was asked if they wanted to hold another reunion Wilbur spoke up to host it in the Fort Knox area He and his friend also a former 3-4 CAV 1SG John Hollern put together a reunion at the VFW in Vine Grove and had a great Blue Grass band for entertainment However Wilbur didnrsquot make it He had suffered a heart attack just days before the reunion and was in the hospital at Fort Knox Wilbur did make future reunions until his health no longer permitted him to travel He had hoped to be with us in Nashville but that will not come to pass Hersquos at Fiddlerrsquos Green with his favorite colonel and friend former SCO Bob McGowan He will be missed but fondly remembered
Contributed by Jerry Headley
VIETNAM-ERA OCS GRADUATES VIEW MEMORIAL PLAQUE
On September 11 2009 fourteen graduates of the very first Vietnam-era Armor OCS course held at Ft Knox paid a
visit to Recruiting Command Headquarters to view the memorial plaque that dedicates part of Building 1307 to their
OCS classmate Lt George P Rogers Lt Rogers the class honor graduate was killed in action in 1967 while serving
with B Troop 34 Cavalry 25th Infantry Division Douglas Smith USAREC public affairs officer at the time said ldquoIt
was such an honor to meet the classmates of Lt Rogers I was of course familiar with the memorial plaque in Bldg
1307 that honors him but to hear their first-hand recollections of him and what it was like to go through OCS in the
1960s gave me a much more personal connectionrdquo A classmate said ldquoTo us he was more than a plaque on the wallrdquo
Contributed by John Moore ndash from an article in the September 2009 edition of Turret Magazine
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 9
Left to Right Jerry Headley SCO Jerry Turner Galen Narimatsu
Jerry and Galen
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 10
Courtesy of Roger McGill
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to fileask for them Accordingly there are many sites that explain how to obtain books militarymedical records information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know Nearly 100 of this information is free and available for all veterans the only catch is you have to ask for it because they wont tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you stay in the process and press for your rights and your best interests Appeals httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch05doc Army Review Board Online records correction submission httpssecureweb2hqdapentagonmilacts_onlineguiLoginaspxReturnUrl=2fACTS_Online2fgui2flandingaspx Board of Veterans Appeals httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Commission httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Draft National Plan httpwww1vagovcarespagecfmpg=105 Center for Minority Veterans httpwww1vagovcenterforminorityveterans Center for Veterans Enterprise httpwwwvetbizgovdefault2htm Center for Women Veterans httpwww1vagovwomenvet Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War VeteranshttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum1HTML000016html Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans AssochttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum18HTML000011html Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Servicehttpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1part620ch07doc Compensation Rate Tables 12-1-03 httpwwwvbavagovbln21Ratescomp01htm Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page httpwwwvagov Directory of Veterans Service Organizations httpwww1vagovvsoindexcfmtemplate=view Disability Examination Worksheets Index Comp httpwwwvbavagovbln21Benefitsexamsindexhtm Due Process httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch02doc Duty to Assist httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch01doc Electronic Code of Federal Regulations httpwwwgpoaccessgovecfr Emergency Non-emergency and Fee Basis Carehttpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf Environmental Agents httpwww1vagovenvironagents Environmental Agents M10 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1002
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 9
Left to Right Jerry Headley SCO Jerry Turner Galen Narimatsu
Jerry and Galen
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 10
Courtesy of Roger McGill
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to fileask for them Accordingly there are many sites that explain how to obtain books militarymedical records information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know Nearly 100 of this information is free and available for all veterans the only catch is you have to ask for it because they wont tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you stay in the process and press for your rights and your best interests Appeals httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch05doc Army Review Board Online records correction submission httpssecureweb2hqdapentagonmilacts_onlineguiLoginaspxReturnUrl=2fACTS_Online2fgui2flandingaspx Board of Veterans Appeals httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Commission httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Draft National Plan httpwww1vagovcarespagecfmpg=105 Center for Minority Veterans httpwww1vagovcenterforminorityveterans Center for Veterans Enterprise httpwwwvetbizgovdefault2htm Center for Women Veterans httpwww1vagovwomenvet Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War VeteranshttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum1HTML000016html Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans AssochttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum18HTML000011html Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Servicehttpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1part620ch07doc Compensation Rate Tables 12-1-03 httpwwwvbavagovbln21Ratescomp01htm Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page httpwwwvagov Directory of Veterans Service Organizations httpwww1vagovvsoindexcfmtemplate=view Disability Examination Worksheets Index Comp httpwwwvbavagovbln21Benefitsexamsindexhtm Due Process httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch02doc Duty to Assist httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch01doc Electronic Code of Federal Regulations httpwwwgpoaccessgovecfr Emergency Non-emergency and Fee Basis Carehttpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf Environmental Agents httpwww1vagovenvironagents Environmental Agents M10 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1002
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 10
Courtesy of Roger McGill
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to fileask for them Accordingly there are many sites that explain how to obtain books militarymedical records information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know Nearly 100 of this information is free and available for all veterans the only catch is you have to ask for it because they wont tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you stay in the process and press for your rights and your best interests Appeals httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch05doc Army Review Board Online records correction submission httpssecureweb2hqdapentagonmilacts_onlineguiLoginaspxReturnUrl=2fACTS_Online2fgui2flandingaspx Board of Veterans Appeals httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Commission httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Draft National Plan httpwww1vagovcarespagecfmpg=105 Center for Minority Veterans httpwww1vagovcenterforminorityveterans Center for Veterans Enterprise httpwwwvetbizgovdefault2htm Center for Women Veterans httpwww1vagovwomenvet Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War VeteranshttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum1HTML000016html Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans AssochttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum18HTML000011html Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Servicehttpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1part620ch07doc Compensation Rate Tables 12-1-03 httpwwwvbavagovbln21Ratescomp01htm Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page httpwwwvagov Directory of Veterans Service Organizations httpwww1vagovvsoindexcfmtemplate=view Disability Examination Worksheets Index Comp httpwwwvbavagovbln21Benefitsexamsindexhtm Due Process httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch02doc Duty to Assist httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch01doc Electronic Code of Federal Regulations httpwwwgpoaccessgovecfr Emergency Non-emergency and Fee Basis Carehttpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf Environmental Agents httpwww1vagovenvironagents Environmental Agents M10 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1002
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 11
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to fileask for them Accordingly there are many sites that explain how to obtain books militarymedical records information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know Nearly 100 of this information is free and available for all veterans the only catch is you have to ask for it because they wont tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you stay in the process and press for your rights and your best interests Appeals httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch05doc Army Review Board Online records correction submission httpssecureweb2hqdapentagonmilacts_onlineguiLoginaspxReturnUrl=2fACTS_Online2fgui2flandingaspx Board of Veterans Appeals httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Commission httpwwwvagovvbsbva CARES Draft National Plan httpwww1vagovcarespagecfmpg=105 Center for Minority Veterans httpwww1vagovcenterforminorityveterans Center for Veterans Enterprise httpwwwvetbizgovdefault2htm Center for Women Veterans httpwww1vagovwomenvet Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War VeteranshttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum1HTML000016html Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans AssochttpwwwgulfwarvetscomubbForum18HTML000011html Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Servicehttpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1part620ch07doc Compensation Rate Tables 12-1-03 httpwwwvbavagovbln21Ratescomp01htm Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page httpwwwvagov Directory of Veterans Service Organizations httpwww1vagovvsoindexcfmtemplate=view Disability Examination Worksheets Index Comp httpwwwvbavagovbln21Benefitsexamsindexhtm Due Process httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch02doc Duty to Assist httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch01doc Electronic Code of Federal Regulations httpwwwgpoaccessgovecfr Emergency Non-emergency and Fee Basis Carehttpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf Environmental Agents httpwww1vagovenvironagents Environmental Agents M10 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1002
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 12
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=315 EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHandbook1303122304DOC andhttpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1158 See also Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDepletedUraniumFAQSheetdoc EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsDUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304DOC Fee Basis PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=206 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 httpwww1vagovopavadocsfedbenpdf ORhttpwww1vagovopavadocscurrent_benefitshtm Forms and Records Request httpwwwvagovvaforms General Compensation Provisions httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_html Geriatrics and Extended Care httpwww1vagovgeriatricsshg Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPGhttpwwwoqpmedvagovcpgcpgnmusmus_basehtm Guide to Gulf War Veterans Health httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsVHIgulfwarpdf Gulf War Subject Index httpwww1vagovGulfWarpagecfmpg=7amptemplate=mainampletter=A Gulf War Veterans Illnesses QampAs httpwww1vagovgulfwardocsGWIllnessesQandAsIB1041pdf Hearings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch04doc Homeless Veterans httpwww1vagovhomeless HSRampD Home httpwwwhsrdresearchvagov Index to Disability Examination Worksheets CampP examshttpwwwvbavagovbln21benefitsexamsindexhtm Ionizing Radiation httpwww1vagovirad Iraqi FreedomEnduring Freedom Veterans VBAhttpwwwvbavagovEFIF M 10 for spouses and children lt httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1007 M10 Part III Change
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 13
1 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1008 M21-1 Table of Contents httpwwwwarmsvbavagovM21_1html Mental Disorders Schedule of Ratings httpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38CFRBOOKCPART4S4_130DOC Mental Health Program Guidelines httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1094 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centershttpwwwmireccmedvagov MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellencehttpwwwvagovmsaboutasp My Health e Vet httpwwwmyhealthvagov NASDVACOM httpnasdvacom National Association of State Directors httpwwwnasdvacom National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Preventionhttpwwwnchpdpmedvagovpostdeploymentlinksasp Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Schedule of Ratingshttpwwwwarmsvbavagovregs38cfrbookcpart4s45F124adoc OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) httpwwwomiciomedvagov Online VA Form 10-10EZ httpswww1010ezmedvagovsecvha1010ez Parkinsons Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disordershttpwww1vagovresdevfundingsolicitationsdocsparkinsonspdf and httpwww1vagovpadrecc Peacetime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1131 Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Deathhttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteri_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapterii_html and httpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_html Persian Gulf Registry httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1003 This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7 2005 httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1232 Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1006 Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 1999 Annual Report To Congress httpwww1vagovresdev1999_Gulf_War_Veterans_Illnesses_Appendicesdoc Persian Gulf Veterans Illnesses Research 2002 Annual Report To Congress http www1vagovresdevprtgulf_war_2002GulfWarRpt02pdf Phase I PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1004
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 14
Phase II PGR httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=1005 Policy Manual Index httpwwwvagovpubldirecedsedsmpshtm Power of Attorney httpwwwwarmsvbavagovadmin21m21_1mrpart1ch03doc Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) httpwww1vagovshad Prosthetics Eligibility httpwww1vagovvhapublicationsViewPublicationasppub_ID=337 Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Pagehttpwwwvethealthciomedvagov Public HealthSARS httpwwwpublichealthvagovSARS Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublicationspublicationscfmPub=4 Publications and Reports httpwww1vagovresdevprtpubs_individualcfmwebpage=gulf_warhtm Records Center and Vault Homepage httpwwwaacvagovvaultdefaulthtml Records Center and Vault Site Map httpwwwaacvagovvaultsitemaphtml REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANTS RECORDS httpwwwformsvagovvaInternetVARFgetformharnessaspformName=3288-formxft Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11 2002 httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsMinutes_April112002doc Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses httpwww1vagovrac-gwvidocsReportandRecommendations_2004pdf Research and Development httpwwwappc1vagovresdevprogramsall_programscfm Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistancehttpwwwaccessgpogovuscodetitle38partiii_chapter35_html Title 38 Index Parts 0-17 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv1_02tpl Part 18 httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcampc=ecframptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfrv2_02tpl Title 38 Part 3 Adjudication Subpart A Pension Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 15
Title 38 Pensions Bonuses amp Veterans Relief (also AtildeAcircsect 3317 Compensation for certain disabilities due to undiagnosed illnesses found here) httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamptpl=ecfrbrowseTitle3838cfr3_main_02tpl Title 38 PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS httpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=ab7641afd195c84a49a2067dbbcf95c0amprgn=div6ampview=textampnode=38101152ampidno=38 Title 38Acircsect 416 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual PART A SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Subpart Atilde General Policy in Ratinghttpecfrgpoaccessgovcgittexttext-idxc=ecframpsid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9b3dcamprgn=div8ampview=textampnode=381011519611ampidno=38 US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims httpwwwvetappgov VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)httpwwwavaplorgpubPTSD20Manual20final206pdf VA Fact Sheet httpwww1vagovopafactgwfshtml VA Health Care Eligibility httpwwwvagovhealtheligibilityhomehecmainasp VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)httpwwwavaplorggafgafhtml VA Life Insurance Handbook Acircnot Chapter 3 httpwwwinsurancevagovinForceGliSiteGLIhandbookglibookletch3htm310 VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans httpvaloanscomva_facts_limitscfm VA MS Research httpwwwvagovmsaboutasp VA National Hepatitis C Program httpwwwhepatitisvagov VA Office of Research and Development httpwww1vagovresdev VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War httpwwwvagovOAApocketcardgulfwarasp VA WMD EMSHG httpwww1vagovemshg VA WRIISC-DC httpwwwvagovWRIISC-DC VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Addresshttpwwwvagovoighotlinehotline3 htm Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling ServicehttpwwwvagovrcsEligibilityhtm Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page httpwwwvbavagov Veterans Legal and Benefits Information httpvalaworg
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp
MACKENZIErsquoS RAIDERS 16
VHA Forms Publications Manuals httpwww1vagovvhapublications VHA Programs - Clinical Programs amp Initiatives httpwww1vagovhealth_benefitspagecfmpg=13 httpwebmailajunocomwebmailnewUrlBlockedErroraspxgt VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page http wwwpublichealthvagov VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans Acircnot(tm) Health httpwww1vagovvhi_ind_studygulfwaristudyindexasp Vocational Rehabilitation httpwwwvbavagovblnvre Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence httpwwwvbavagovblnvreInterSubsistencefy04doc VONAPP online httpvabenefitsvbavagovvonappmainasp WARMS - 38 CFR Book C httpwwwwarmsvbavagovbookchtml Wartime Disability Compensation httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgi-bingetdoccgidbname=browse_uscampdocid=Cite+38USC1110 War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jerseyhttpwwwwrimedvagov Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site httpwwwgibillvagov What VA Social Workers Do httpwww1vagovsocialworkpagecfmpg=3 WRIISC Patient Eligibility httpwwwillegionorgva1html
FYI
Veteransrsquo Medallion Available for Order
New Option for Marking Veteransrsquo Graves
in Private Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering bronze medallions signifying the deceasedrsquos
status as a Veteran for attachment to existing privately purchased headstones or markers Under
federal law eligible Veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to a government-furnished
grave marker or the bronze medallion but not both Headstones and grave markers may be applied
for using VA Form 40-1330 Instructions on how to apply for a medallion may be found on the VA
website at wwwcemvagovhm_hmasp