Re: Former POWs Sought
Date: March 31, 2004
"A
Call for Former Prisoners of War
On April 9, 2004, National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day, VA and the
VA Former Prisoner of War Advisory Committee will launch a national effort to
reach U.S. veterans who are former prisoners of war with some of the following
messages:
• VA has benefits and health care programs for former POWs and their
dependents
• VA's benefits for former POWs have expanded in recent years, including
new entitlement rules for disability compensation, special eligibility for VA
health care and greater access to medication and dental services. Many former
POWs may not be aware of the benefits for which they are eligible even if they
are currently receiving compensation
• If you are a former POW not receiving VA benefits or health care, now
is the time to apply for benefits and enroll in the VA health care system
• Each VA Regional Benefits Office and VA Medical Center has a former
POW coordinator on staff. VA medical centers have former POW clinical treatment
teams
Former POWs not receiving VA benefits should contact VA at 1-800-827-1000.
©2004 Military Advantage, Inc."
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