RAO Bulletin Index
(Rev 1 April 2012)
Below is an alphabetical listing by title of articles previously published in the Bulletin which are available on request to . Those ending with a date (i.e. in year/month/day format) is the RAO Bulletin date that that article appeared in.
== 110th Congress [01] ------(Performance Stats) 090101
== 110th Congress Schedule ------(Senate 1st session)
== 111th Congress ------(Composition/ Duration) 090101
== 112th Congress Schedule ------(Chambers Differ) 101215
== 911 Fraud ------(Charles E. Coughlin) 120101
== AAFES 2004 Holiday Catalog ------(Now available)
== AAFES Community Malls ------(Six Planned) 080515
== AAFES Duplicate Charge ------(Corrective Action in Progress) 100901
== AAFES Gas Discount ------(3 cents per gallon) 080901
== AAFES Gas Pricing Overseas ------(Weekly adjustment)
== AAFES Gas Pricing Policy ------(Not tax free)
== AAFES Match It Program ------(Lower prices)
== AAFES POGS ------(Coin Substitutes)
== AAFES Refund Policy ------(Holiday Extension) 100101
== AAFES Refund Policy [01] ------(Recall Process) 100701
== AAPI {Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders}
== AAPI Vet Community ------(VA Unwavering Commitment) 120215
== Absentee Voting Overseas [01] ------(Time to submit FPCA)
== Academy Life Insurance Refunds ------($160 million settlement)
== Acid Reflux Disease ------(Cancer Impact)
== ACM & ICM ------(Afghanistan & Iraq Campaign Medals)
== ACM & ICM [01] ------(DoD eligibility criteria)
== ACM & ICM [02] ------(AF approves wearing)
== ACM & ICM [03] ------(Campaign Stars) 080501
== ACM & ICM [04] ------(ICM Campaign Stars) 100315
== ACMSS {Annuity for Certain Military Surviving Spouses}
== ACT {American College Test}
== Adaptive Clothing ------(Types & Sources) 100215
== Adenoviruses ------(RTC Great Lakes Vaccinations) 120215
== Administration on Aging ------(Elder Care Assistance) 090615
== Adoption in RP [Immigration] ------(Orphan & Non-orphan children)
== Advance Medical Directives [01] ------(Polst) 110401
== Adventure Excursions for OEF/OIF Vets ------(Fully Funded) 080715
== Aetna Data Breach ------(65,000 at Risk) 090601
== AF Combat Action Award ------(Study ongoing)
== AF Combat Action Award [01] ------(Awards begin Apr 07)
== AF Combat Action Medal ------(Eligibility)
== AF Data Security Breach ------(Personnel records accessed)
== AF Expeditionary Service Ribbon ------(Combat operations indicator)
== AF JROTC Needs Retirees [01] ------(Active duty pay level)
== AF Recall Program ------(Retired Rated Officers) 090201
== AF Recognition Ribbon ------(Eligibility to wear expanded)
== AF Reservists Virtual Accounts ------(Now available)
== AF Retiree Council ------(Recommendations)
== AF Retiree Council [01] ------(Overseas agenda items)
== AF Retiree Council [02] ------(Volunteers Needed) 100901
== AFAS (Air Force Aid Society)
== AFB Clinic Malpractice Lawsuit ------($7.5 million Awarded) 080901
== Afghanistan, Iraqi Campaign Medals ------(More Stars) 110715
== Afghanistan/Iraqi Campaign Medals [02 ] ------(New OIF Phase) 111115
== AFJROTC Needs Retirees ------(Openings for 402 retirees)
== AFPC Contact Center ------(How to Reach)
== AFRC {Armed Forces Recreation Center}
== AFRC Accommodations ------(Good deal)
== AFRC Garmisch Partenkirchen ------(Specials for Retirees)
== AFRC Shades of Green ------(Temporary closure)
== AFRC Shades of Green [01] ------(Reopening DEC 2003)
== AFRC Shades of Green [02] ------(Doubled in size)
== AFRC Shades of Green [03] ------(End of summer specials)
== AFRC Shades of Green [04] ------(Vet rooms offered)
== AFRC Virginia Beach VA ------(Cape Henry Inn)
== AFRH ------(Eligibility criteria)
== AFRH ------(Fees charged)
== AFRH ------(Active duty allotments)
== AFRH [01] ------(Admission criteria)
== AFRH [02] ------(Poor conditions alleged)
== AFRH [03] ------(Adverse Reports Overblown)
== AFRH [04] ------(Apply ASAP) 090915
== AFRH [05] ------(Rooms) 111015
== AFRH {Armed Forces Retirement Home}
== AFRH Gulfport [01] ------(Options for future)
== AFRH Gulfport [02] ------($76 million requested)
== AFRH Gulfport [03] ------(Ready for demolition)
== AFRH Gulfport [04] ------(Reopening March 2010)
== AFRH Gulfport [05] ------(Reopening) 101015
== AFRH Washington [03] ------(49-acre plot sold)
== AFRH Washington [04] ------(Residents sue Rumsfeld)
== AFRH Washington [05] ------(Expansion Frozen) 090301
== AFSA {Air Force Sergeants Association}
== AFSA Benefits Monitoring ------(Reduced fringe benefits)
== After the Battle ------(Problems Facing Veterans) 101115
== Afterburner ------(Now Online)
== Afterburner [01] ------(Subscription Criteria) 090601
== AFVC (Armed Forces Vacation Club)
== Agent Orange – see AO
== Agent Orange & Graves Disease ------(Link Found) 100815
== Agent Orange Diseases ------(Non-associated)
== Agent Orange Diseases [01] ------(Associated)
== Agent Orange Diseases [02] ------(Intergenerational) 090615
== Agent Orange Disposal ------(Camp Carroll ROK) 110601
== Agent Orange Guam [01] ------(H.R.2254 Inclusion?) 100101
== Agent Orange Guam [02] ------(White House Petition) 111015
== Agent Orange Kidney Cancer Link ------(New Study Suggests) 110601
== Agent Orange Korea [02] ------(Exposure Presumption Change) 110201
== Agent Orange Korea [03] ------(Camp Market) 110615
== Agent Orange Korea [04] ------(Camp Carroll) 110701
== Agent Orange Korea [05] ------(Camp Carroll SITREP) 110801
== Agent Orange Korea [06] ------(Investigation Results) 120115
== Agent Orange Okinawa [01] ------(Chatan) 110901
== Agent Orange Okinawa [02] ------(Hamby Airfield) 120101
== Agent Orange Record of Neglect ------(Cost Factor) 091215
== Agent Orange Record of Neglect [01] ------(Danger Not Averted) 100101
== Agent Orange Stateside Use [02] ------(C-123 Aircraft) 110915
== Agent Orange Thailand ------(VA Policy 211) 120115
== Aging ------(What to Expect) 101115
== Agriculture Dept. Data Breach ------(Ongoing Since 1996)
== AHLTA ------(DoD health record system)
== AHLTA [01] ------(Problem for VA)
== AHLTA [02] ------(USAF to go online)
== AHLTA [05] ------(Outlook Dim) 090415
== AHLTA [06] ------(System Shutdown 17 JAN) 120201
== AHLTA Warrior ------(TMIP-J 5th upgrade)
== Aid & Attendance ------(Eligibility)
== Aid & Attendance [01] ------(Underutilized)
== Aid & Attendance [02] ------(Criteria)
== Aid & Attendance [03] ------(2009) 091201
== Aid & Attendance [04] ------------------(Deceptive Marketing) 100715
== Aid & Attendance [05] ------(New Procedures) 101115
== Aid & Attendance [06] ------(95% Under Utilized) 101215
== Aid & Attendance [07] ------(Only 25% of Eligibles Use) 110501
== Aid & Attendance [08] ------(Scam) 120301
== Air America ------(Seeking vet benefits)
== Air America [01] ------(Civil Service Benefits) 100315
== Air Force Email for Life ------(Effective April 07)
== Air Force Enlisted Home ------(Applications now available)
== Air Force Enlisted Home [01] ------(Facilities expanded)
== Air Force Enlisted Village [02] ------(Move-In Special) 111215
== Air Force Enlisted Village [02] -------------- (Apartments Available) 100301
== Air Force Enlistment ------(Recruits still needed)
== Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon------(Approved)
== Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon [01] ------(Change approved)
== Air Force Memorial ------(Scheduled to open SEP)
== Air Force New Unit Medals ------(In design)
== Air Force News Delivery ------(Changing methods)
== Air Force Pharmacy Policy ------(Limited distribution of some meds)
== Air Force Pharmacy Policy [01] ------(Some medications named)
== Air Force Week Schedule ------(2007 locations/dates)
== Air Guard Retirement Pay ------(Application Process) 100315
== Airline Baggage Fees ------------------(How to Avoid) 100301
== Airline Baggage Inspection ------(Valuables in checked baggage)
== Airline Baggage Policy [01] ------(Military on Orders) 110615
== Airline Carry-On Restrictions ------(Be prepared)
== Airline Carry-On Restrictions [01] ---------------(Fees) 100501
== Airline Ticket Comparisons ------(Locate the cheapest)
== Airport Security ------(Baggage)
== Airport Security [01] ------(Paralyzed Veterans) 110615
== AK Vet Legislation ------(College Credit for Service) 120215
== AL {American Legion}
== Alaska Territorial Guard ------(Retirement Pay Reduction) 090201
== Alaska Vet Tuition: ------(Allowed Resident Rate) 090815
== Alaska Veterans Museum ------(Now Open) 110501
== Alaskan Vet Halibut Fishing Tournament ------(500 Openings) 091215
== Albinism ------(Overview) 090101
== Alcohol Abuse ------(Holiday Impact) 091215
== Alcohol Abuse [01] ------(Moderate Drinkers Live longer) 100915
== Alcohol Abuse [02] ------(Brain Damage Risk) 100915
== Allergy Relief ------(Overview) 090515
== Allergy Relief [01] ------(Seasonal Strategies) 090601
== Allergy Relief [02] ------(Fall allergies) 091015
== ALS ------(Presumptive service connection)
== ALS [01] ------(VA Disability Issue)
== ALS [02] ------(ALS Registry)
== ALS [03] ------(Service Link Confirmed)
== ALS [04] ------(All Vets to be Rated) 080801
== ALS [06] ------(Mistaken Notices) 090901
== ALS [07] ----------------- (21st Century Snake Oil) 100501
== ALS [08] ------(QOL Notable Improvement) 100815
== ALS [09] ------(Head Injury Link Established) 100901
== ALS [10] ------(National Registry) 101101
== ALS {Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis}
== Alzheimer’s ------(Overview)
== Alzheimer’s [01] ------(Early treatment)
== Alzheimer’s [02] ------(A step forward)
== Alzheimer’s [03] ------(Heart Impact on Brain)
== Alzheimer’s [04] ------(7 Stages) 080615
== Alzheimer’s [05] ------(Progress Cited in Diagnosis)
== Alzheimer's [06] ------(10 Warning Signs) 090701
== Alzheimer's [07] ------(Preventative Measures) 100701
== Alzheimer's [08] ------(Insulin Spray Study) 111001
== Alzheimer's [09] ------(Vitamin D3) 120401
== Amended Tax Returns ------------------(1040X) 100501
== Amerasians ------(Location assistance)
== American Amicable Refunds ------(70,000+ vets due)
== American Amicable Refunds [01] ------($2.3 Million Unclaimed) 090501
== American Fidelity Life Insurance ------(Refund settlement)
== American Legion ------(Vet Financial Aid - TFA) 100401
== American Legion [01] ------(2011 National Convention) 110901
== American Quilt Memorial------(Charity Under Investigation) 110915
== Americans at War ------(Online) 080501
== Americans with Disabilities Act ------(Time to Update) 100801
== AmeriCorps ------(Vet Programs Added) 100615
== Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – see ALS
== Anesthesia Awareness ------(Waking Up in Surgery)
== Angel Food Ministries ------(Grocery Savings) 080901
== Angioplasty vs. Drugs ------(Equally effective)
== Anheuser-Busch Hero Salute ------(Extended through 2007)
== Anheuser-Busch Hero Salute [01] ------(Program extended)
== Anheuser-Busch Theme Parks Offer ------(Complimentary admission)
== Annual Reminder for FY 2011 ------(All Hands) 101101
== Antarctic Service Medal ------(Eligibility)
== AO {Agent Orange}
== AO 50/50 Test ------(Supreme Court Ruling)
== AO and Diabetes ------(Relationship reinforced)
== AO and Diabetes [01] ------(Benefit Rules Published)
== AO and Diabetes [02] ------(Air Force Health Study)
== AO and Heart Disease ------(Correlation Found) 081201
== AO and Hypertension ------(Possible association)
== AO and Prostrate Cancer ------(PSA tests essential)
== AO and Prostrate Cancer [01] ------(Exposure Double Risks) 080815
== AO CAF Gagetown NB Use ------(Lawsuit) 100401
== AO CAF Gagetown NB Use [01] ------(Guardsman Exposed) 100401
== AO Cancer Study ------(Prostate & Melanoma risks)
== AO Cancer Study [01] ------(Ranch hand ends)
== AO Claims ------(Retroactive)
== AO Claims [01] ------(Recent Developments)
== AO Claims [02] ------(Faster OK Sought)
== AO Claims [03] ------(USS Ingersoll DD 652)
== AO Cleanup Vietnam ------(Da Nang Airport) 101201
== AO Compensation Non-Vietnam ------(Proving Exposure)
== AO Compensation Non-Vietnam [01] ------(VN Vets can Sue)
== AO Compensation Non-Vietnam [02] ------(DoD Locations Disclosed)
== AO Compensation Non-Vietnam [03] ----- (Service connection presumption)
== AO Compensation Package ------(ExGratia payment)
== AO Diabetes ------(Type 2 presumption)
== AO Dig in Alaska ------(Buried 40 Years)
== AO Diseases [01] ------(Associated)
== AO Diseases [02] ------(Non-associated)
== AO Eligibility ------(Blanket presumption in effect)
== AO Equity ------(H.R.6562) 080801
== AO Guam ------(Assessment Requested)
== AO Lawsuits ------(Overview)
== AO Lawsuits [01] ------(Individual lawsuits)
== AO Lawsuits [02] ------(Upcoming law preps)
== AO Lawsuits [03] ------(U.S. Supreme Court landmark decision)
== AO Lawsuits [04] ------(Offshore eligibility)
== AO Lawsuits [05] ------(Compliance impact)
== AO Lawsuits [06] ------(AFEM vs. VSM)
== AO Lawsuits [07] ------(Awaiting VA appeal)
== AO Lawsuits [08] ------(Blue/Brown water navy)
== AO Lawsuits [09] ------(Haas appeal delayed)
== AO Lawsuits [10] ------(Ramifications)
== AO Lawsuits [11] ------(VA Win-Win Maneuver)
== AO Lawsuits [12] ------(Haas vs. Peake Reversed) 080515
== AO Lawsuits [13] ------(Writ of Certiorari)
== AO Lawsuits [14] ------(Haas Appeal Refused) 090201
== AO Nam Vet Study ------(Risk of ills higher)
== AO Okinawa Use ------(BVA 1998 ruling)
== AO Presumptive Illnesses [Kids] ------(AO Impact on Kids)
== AO Presumptive Illnesses [Vets] ------(AO impact on Vets)
== AO Registry [Korea] ------(Korean War Vets)
== AO Retroactive Benefits ------(New VA provision)
== AO Stateside Use ------(30 Locations)
== AO Stateside Use [01] ------(Banned in 1979)
== AO Thailand & Korea ------(Claim Handling Procedure) 100615
== AO VAVA Compensation ------(Vietnamese/RoK vets)
== AOL Advisory ------(AOL continues to block Bulletin)
== AOL Advisory [01] ------(How to adjust filters)
== AOL Advisory [02] ------(AOL blocks Bulletin distribution)
== AOL Advisory [03] ------(Call 888-212-5537 to complain)
== AOL Advisory [04] ------(Removal from directory)
== AOL Advisory [05] ------(5700 Removed from directory)
== AOL Advisory [06] ------(6 million customers lost)
== AOL Advisory [07] ------(Business as usual)
== AOL/Yahoo Email Tax ------(Misunderstood)
== APO ZIPS for Iraq ------(List)
== Appendicitis ------(Overview) 090401
== Apple Juice Arsenic Content ------(FDA/Dr. Oz Dispute) 111001
== Arizona Memorial ------(Visitor's Center Sinking) 081115
== Arizona Memorial [01] --------------- (Reopened and Renamed) 100301
== Arizona Memorial [02] ------(Memorial/Burial Services) 100515
== Arizona Memorial [03] ------(New Museum) 110515
== Arizona MFRF ------(Vet Assistance) 100315
== Arizona Taxes – see Tax
== Arizona Tuition for Military ------(Bill in progress)
== Arlington National Cemetery ------(Filling Up)
== Arlington National Cemetery [01] ------(Good thru 2060)
== Arlington National Cemetery [02] ------(Honors Given Questioned) 080401
== Arlington National Cemetery [03] ------(Expansion Plans) 081015
== Arlington National Cemetery [04] ------(New Media Policy) 081015
== Arlington National Cemetery [05] ------(Funeral Home Conditions) 090415
== Arlington National Cemetery [06] ------(Aesthetics Deceptive) 090801
== Arlington National Cemetery [07] ------(Unknown’s Headstone) 091015
== Arlington National Cemetery [08] ------(Cemetery Probe Ordered) 091201
== Arlington National Cemetery [09] ------(Corrective Action) 100615
== Arlington National Cemetery [10] ------(More Headstones Found) 100701
== Arlington National Cemetery [11] ------(Records System) 100701
== Arlington National Cemetery [12] ----------------(Disinterments) 100715
== Arlington National Cemetery [13] ------(Mislabeled Graves) 100801
== Arlington National Cemetery [14] ------(VA Takeover Discussed) 100901
== Arlington National Cemetery [15] ------(Exhumation Results) 101001
== Arlington National Cemetery [16] ------(Accountability Bill) 101001
== Arlington National Cemetery [17] ------(VA to Train Employees) 101101
== Arlington National Cemetery [18] ------(Investigation Launched) 101215