April: 2010
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties;
The Council of Administration held recently at the Best Western Hotel in Bedford, PA is now history. Thank you to everyone that attended and helped to make the C of A a success.
As of March 30, 2010, our membership is at 89.15%. We still need 89 paid memberships to reach 100%. There is still some time to reach 100% and if we all work together, we can get there.
For Special Projects we have $469.00 but we need $820. This is a voluntary project and Supreme asks for $1.00 per member. Every dollar helps to reach our goal.
Pup Tent 6, 33, and 39 still need to be bonded. If your Pup Tent is bonded through other insurance, Supreme must receive a copy of the bond. Supreme Quartermaster, Jack Roberts, can answer any questions you have regarding bonds. He can be reached at 412-824-2240.
All Pup Tents must be inspected and inspection reports are to be sent to Grand Inspector, Benjamin Bowers, 400 Mill Street, Apt. 907, Columbia, PA 17512. If you have any questions about inspections, call him at 717-684-5117.
Election reports must be returned. A copy is to be sent to Grand Adjutant, Mike Bookser, 50 North Euclid Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. And a copy is to be sent to Supreme MOC Headquarters, 604 Braddock Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15143. And where applicable, a copy is to be sent to the District Adjutant.
Hospital reports are to be sent to Michael Sabol, 94 Roland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201. If you have not yet sent a report, do so now - get credit for the hospital visit, party, etc. that you have done.
The Grand Scratch will be held May 6-9, 2010 at the Continental Inn, 2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. Single or double occupancy is $69 per night plus taxes and the hotel provides a full hot breakfast. Deadline for reservations at the special rate is April 9, 2010. Please call the hotel at 717-299-0421 to make a reservation and mention Military Order of the Cootie to get the special rate. Call Ben Bowers if you need a hospitality room.
The next Council of Administration meeting will be held on May 6, 2010 at the Continental Inn in Lancaster, PA - time will be announced later. See the reservation form with these orders as well as the Banquet Reservation form. Watch the deadlines.
Happy Easter to everyone. “RESPECT THE VET” and don’t forget to fly your American flag.
VA Health Care Information
If you are receiving services from the VA Health System and you feel comfortable with computers you need My HealtheVet. The Pharmacy section, My Complete Medications + Supplements allows veterans to combine both VA medications (active or inactive) and any self-entered medications, OTCs, herbals, and supplements in one easy-to-read chart. You can refill your prescriptions on-line with this system.
The Account Activity Log is a feature that can be used by registered My HealtheVet users after logging into their personal account. This feature allows the user to monitor activity within their personal account.
The entire system strives to stay in accordance with national policies and regulations in regards to operating a government website. To register type www.myhealth.va.gov in the address bar of your Web browser, then press enter. This takes you to the My HealtheVet homepage. If you are not registered, click on the “REGISTER TODAY” button on the right side of the screen and provide the requested information. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, review the information and “ACCEPT” the “TERMS and Conditions” and “Privacy Policy” by clicking the box. Follow the instructions as they appear and you will be able to log on to your account.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
GENERAL ORDERS # 10
March: 2010
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties;
It is now March and we do not have a lot of time to complete our programs. But if we all work together, the Grand of PA MOC can have a good year.
As of January 30, 2010, our membership was 84.63% - we’re getting close but we still have some work to do to reach 100%.
Pup Tent 6, 33, and 39 still need to be bonded. If your Pup Tent is bonded through other insurance, Supreme must receive a copy of the bond. If you have any questions regarding bonds, please contact Supreme Quartermaster, Jack Roberts as 412-824-2240.
Special Projects which is a voluntary project and Supreme asks for $1.00 per member.
As of January 31, 2010, we have $180 for Special Projects.
Inspections are still being received. The By-Laws state that any Pup Tent that has not been properly inspected can not be represented at the Grand and Supreme Scratches. And the inspection report must be received by the Grand and Supreme Inspectors thirty (30) days prior to the said Scratch.
The next Council of Administration is going to be held March 26-28, 2010 at the Best Western Hotel in Bedford, PA. The C of A meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am Saturday March 27th. Contact the hotel directly at 814-623-9006 to make a reservation. Deadline for reservations is March 12, 2010.
The Grand Scratch will be held May 6-9, 2010 at Continental Inn, 2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. Single or Double Occupancy is $69 per night plus taxes and includes a full hot breakfast. Please call the hotel at 717-299-0421 to make your reservation and mention Military Order of the Cootie to receive the special rate. Please reserve early as after April 9, 2010, the hotel can only confirm on an “if available” basis at regular rates. And if you need a hospitality room, call Ben Bowers at 717-684-5117.
If you have not already done so, send a hospital report to Michael Sabol, 94 Roland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
“RESPECT THE VET” and fly your American flag.
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties;
It is now March and we do not have a lot of time to complete our programs. But if we all work together, the Grand of PA MOC can have a good year.
As of January 30, 2010, our membership was 84.63% - we’re getting close but we still have some work to do to reach 100%.
Pup Tent 6, 33, and 39 still need to be bonded. If your Pup Tent is bonded through other insurance, Supreme must receive a copy of the bond. If you have any questions regarding bonds, please contact Supreme Quartermaster, Jack Roberts as 412-824-2240.
Special Projects which is a voluntary project and Supreme asks for $1.00 per member.
As of January 31, 2010, we have $180 for Special Projects.
Inspections are still being received. The By-Laws state that any Pup Tent that has not been properly inspected can not be represented at the Grand and Supreme Scratches. And the inspection report must be received by the Grand and Supreme Inspectors thirty (30) days prior to the said Scratch.
The next Council of Administration is going to be held March 26-28, 2010 at the Best Western Hotel in Bedford, PA. The C of A meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am Saturday March 27th. Contact the hotel directly at 814-623-9006 to make a reservation. Deadline for reservations is March 12, 2010.
The Grand Scratch will be held May 6-9, 2010 at Continental Inn, 2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. Single or Double Occupancy is $69 per night plus taxes and includes a full hot breakfast. Please call the hotel at 717-299-0421 to make your reservation and mention Military Order of the Cootie to receive the special rate. Please reserve early as after April 9, 2010, the hotel can only confirm on an “if available” basis at regular rates. And if you need a hospitality room, call Ben Bowers at 717-684-5117.
If you have not already done so, send a hospital report to Michael Sabol, 94 Roland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
“RESPECT THE VET” and fly your American flag.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
GENERAL ORDERS # 8
January: 2010
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties;
Happy New Year! As we start the new year ask yourself the following: Is your Pup Tent 100% in membership? Has your Pup Tent had a hospital visit and if so, was a report sent to the Hospital Chairman? Is my Pup Tent inspected? Have audits been completed and sent to the Grand CCDB and to Supreme Headquarters? Has the Pup Tent sent (hopefully) $1.00 per Cootie for National Home Special Project? Did any Cootie in the Pup Tent do anything for the VFW and if so, was a report sent to the Booster Chairman? If you cannot answer yes to all of these questions, it is not too late to do so.
My Chief of Staff, Stan Wert, and I, attended the Cootie Christmas Party at the VFW National Home on Saturday, December 12. We were given a tour of the National Home and met a houseparent. This was the first time that both Stan and I had been to National Home and we really impressed by the facility and had a wonderful time. I hope to go back again.
The March Council of Administration meeting will be held March 26-28, 2010 at the Best Western in Bedford, PA. A single or double occupancy will be $66.00 plus tax; triple occupancy will be $73.00 plus tax and 4 occupants will be $80.00 plus tax per night. Call the hotel directly at 814-623-9006 to make a reservation. Deadline for reservations is March 12, 2010.
Don’t forget to fly your flag and Respect a Vet.
COMMUNICATIONS
Thirty-one people are receiving information from the Grand of Pennsylvania via e-mail. E-mail is one way you can be sure your Pup Tent is staying informed. Any member can receive General Orders via e-mail. Pass the word, be the first on your block to receive Lousy stuff from the Grand. Anyone who would like to receive communications from the Adjutant via e-mail send a note to Mike Bookser and let him know that you want your Lousy stuff fast.
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties;
Happy New Year! As we start the new year ask yourself the following: Is your Pup Tent 100% in membership? Has your Pup Tent had a hospital visit and if so, was a report sent to the Hospital Chairman? Is my Pup Tent inspected? Have audits been completed and sent to the Grand CCDB and to Supreme Headquarters? Has the Pup Tent sent (hopefully) $1.00 per Cootie for National Home Special Project? Did any Cootie in the Pup Tent do anything for the VFW and if so, was a report sent to the Booster Chairman? If you cannot answer yes to all of these questions, it is not too late to do so.
My Chief of Staff, Stan Wert, and I, attended the Cootie Christmas Party at the VFW National Home on Saturday, December 12. We were given a tour of the National Home and met a houseparent. This was the first time that both Stan and I had been to National Home and we really impressed by the facility and had a wonderful time. I hope to go back again.
The March Council of Administration meeting will be held March 26-28, 2010 at the Best Western in Bedford, PA. A single or double occupancy will be $66.00 plus tax; triple occupancy will be $73.00 plus tax and 4 occupants will be $80.00 plus tax per night. Call the hotel directly at 814-623-9006 to make a reservation. Deadline for reservations is March 12, 2010.
Don’t forget to fly your flag and Respect a Vet.
COMMUNICATIONS
Thirty-one people are receiving information from the Grand of Pennsylvania via e-mail. E-mail is one way you can be sure your Pup Tent is staying informed. Any member can receive General Orders via e-mail. Pass the word, be the first on your block to receive Lousy stuff from the Grand. Anyone who would like to receive communications from the Adjutant via e-mail send a note to Mike Bookser and let him know that you want your Lousy stuff fast.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
GENERAL ORDERS # 7
December: 2009
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties;
I attended Tomb Trek November 6- 8 in Arlington, VA. This was the first time that I had attended and I found it to be very humbling. I hope I can participate again next year.
Don’t forget to get your hospital reports to Grand Hospital Chairman, Mike Sabol, so you get credit for the hospital work you are doing. Also, don’t forget inspection reports are to be sent to Grand Inspector, Ben Bowers. Memberships are to be sent to Grand Quartermaster, Ed Wood.
Special Project - Supreme is asking for $1.00 per member. The Special Project this year is to purchase a fuel efficient vehicle for the National Home for Veterans Children.
The next Council of Administration is going to be held at Four Point Sheraton in Chambersburg, PA on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 9 AM. Hope to see you there. The Past Grand Commander’s breakfast will be held on Sunday, December 6 at 7 AM.
The MOCA will be having their Christmas Bazaar at the C of A weekend - please support
the MOCA as this is one of their only fundraisers.
Arrangements for the March, 2010 C of A have not been finalized, but I hope to have it at the Days Inn in Bedford, PA. Further details will follow when they are available.
Happy Thanksgiving. And don’t forget to fly your flag.
Sad News
Dave Fox Seam Squirrel of PT34 died on Monday November 23 of cancer. Dave was also Grand Special Projects Chairman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dave’s family. He will be missed in the seams of Pennsylvania.
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties;
I attended Tomb Trek November 6- 8 in Arlington, VA. This was the first time that I had attended and I found it to be very humbling. I hope I can participate again next year.
Don’t forget to get your hospital reports to Grand Hospital Chairman, Mike Sabol, so you get credit for the hospital work you are doing. Also, don’t forget inspection reports are to be sent to Grand Inspector, Ben Bowers. Memberships are to be sent to Grand Quartermaster, Ed Wood.
Special Project - Supreme is asking for $1.00 per member. The Special Project this year is to purchase a fuel efficient vehicle for the National Home for Veterans Children.
The next Council of Administration is going to be held at Four Point Sheraton in Chambersburg, PA on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 9 AM. Hope to see you there. The Past Grand Commander’s breakfast will be held on Sunday, December 6 at 7 AM.
The MOCA will be having their Christmas Bazaar at the C of A weekend - please support
the MOCA as this is one of their only fundraisers.
Arrangements for the March, 2010 C of A have not been finalized, but I hope to have it at the Days Inn in Bedford, PA. Further details will follow when they are available.
Happy Thanksgiving. And don’t forget to fly your flag.
Sad News
Dave Fox Seam Squirrel of PT34 died on Monday November 23 of cancer. Dave was also Grand Special Projects Chairman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dave’s family. He will be missed in the seams of Pennsylvania.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
GENERAL ORDERS # 6
November: 2009
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties;
My term of office as Grand Commander is now half over - time flies when you’re having fun - but there is still time to get work done. If you have not taken care of hospital, membership, special project, VFW Booster, and inspection reports, you still have some time remaining to get everything done and reported. Remember that in order to get credit f or work completed, a report MUST be sent to the respective Chairman. You cannot get credit for participating in a program if we don’t know what you have done.
Audits for the months of July, August, and September are now overdue. The Pup Tent retains one copy and two (2) copies are to be sent to the Grand Quartermaster, Ed Wood.
Roster Change:
Grand Membership Chairman: George Kohler
Commanders Travel:
October 30 - November 1 I will be attending Dept. of PA State Commander, Frank Mills’ testimonial in Gettysburg, PA.
November 6 - 8, I will be attending Tomb Trek in Arlington, VA.
December 11 - 13 I will be attending VFW National Home’s Christmas Party in Grand Rapids, MI.
The next Grand Council of Administration meeting will be held at the Sheraton Four Points in Chambersburg, PA on Sunday, December 6 at 9 AM. As Scotland School for Veterans Children has been closed, the VFW is not holding their annual Christmas party for the students. So there is nothing planned for Saturday, December 5. To make reservations, call the Sheraton Four Points directly at 717-263-9191. Mention group code MOC to get the rate of $68 per night for king size or two double beds. The room rate includes a complimentary hot and cold breakfast. Deadline for reservations is November 27.
Wednesday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day - Remember, all Cooties are Veterans. So, proudly fly your American flag. If you can, call or visit a hospitalized or homebound Veteran.
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties;
My term of office as Grand Commander is now half over - time flies when you’re having fun - but there is still time to get work done. If you have not taken care of hospital, membership, special project, VFW Booster, and inspection reports, you still have some time remaining to get everything done and reported. Remember that in order to get credit f or work completed, a report MUST be sent to the respective Chairman. You cannot get credit for participating in a program if we don’t know what you have done.
Audits for the months of July, August, and September are now overdue. The Pup Tent retains one copy and two (2) copies are to be sent to the Grand Quartermaster, Ed Wood.
Roster Change:
Grand Membership Chairman: George Kohler
Commanders Travel:
October 30 - November 1 I will be attending Dept. of PA State Commander, Frank Mills’ testimonial in Gettysburg, PA.
November 6 - 8, I will be attending Tomb Trek in Arlington, VA.
December 11 - 13 I will be attending VFW National Home’s Christmas Party in Grand Rapids, MI.
The next Grand Council of Administration meeting will be held at the Sheraton Four Points in Chambersburg, PA on Sunday, December 6 at 9 AM. As Scotland School for Veterans Children has been closed, the VFW is not holding their annual Christmas party for the students. So there is nothing planned for Saturday, December 5. To make reservations, call the Sheraton Four Points directly at 717-263-9191. Mention group code MOC to get the rate of $68 per night for king size or two double beds. The room rate includes a complimentary hot and cold breakfast. Deadline for reservations is November 27.
Wednesday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day - Remember, all Cooties are Veterans. So, proudly fly your American flag. If you can, call or visit a hospitalized or homebound Veteran.
Monday, September 28, 2009
GENERAL ORDERS # 5
October: 2009
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties,
On Friday, September 11, 2009, I had the honor of being with over 250 hospitalized veterans on the Sharing and Caring boat ride in Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first time I had this experience, but I really enjoyed myself - and it was evident that the patients had a good time also! Thank you to the Sharing and Caring Committee and my fellow Cooties and Cootie Auxiliary members that were in attendance. This was a memorable experience.
Thank you to Ben Bowers, Mary Van Orden, and Gap VFW Post #7418 for providing the Grand Commander and Grand President’s testimonial. The meal was excellent and I hope that everyone enjoyed themselves as much as we did. Thank you again.
The next Council of Administration meeting will be held at the Four Points Hotel in Chambersburg, PA on December 4 - 6, 2009. Room rate for two (2) double or a king size bed is $68.00 a night plus 6% PA Occupancy and 3% County Tax - and the room rate includes a complimentary hot and cold breakfast. Call the hotel at (717) 263-9191 to make a reservation.
ROSTER CHANGES
Grand Membership Chairman - Jackie Sampson
Grand Judge Advocate - George Kohler
VFW Booster Chairman - George Kohler
I will be attending Dept. of PA VFW Commander Frank Mills’ testimonial at the Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center in Gettysburg, PA on October 30 - 31, 2009.
ALL STAR YEAR PGC KOHLER
First off thanks for a great year, we were 1005% in hospital work. With some special help from an anonymous donor we picked up several members in the Pup Tents who had not paid their dues. You pup tent Seam Squirrels and CCDB's know who these members are. This gave the Grand 100% in membership. Cooties let’s not let this happen again for our new Commander Pat Hafer. We won awards in Booster, Blood work and were Number One for Commanders Historian book. We had all our audits and warrants turned in, and we were 100% inspected. Every Pup Tent registered for the Grand Convention in Bedford. Thank you.
One thing that each Pup Tent did not do was register at least one member for Supreme Convention. I registered the Pup Tents who failed to register at a cost was $10.00 per Pup Tent. The Supreme can and will revoke a Pup Tent Charter for failure to register for the Supreme Convention. If you would read your Cootie Courier you would know this. To avoid the Pup Tents being billed $12.00 and having Grand 100% in all programs I paid for the following Pup Tents 6, 14, 26, 27, 33, 38, 39, 58, 65 & 77.
I am not saying your Pup Tent owes me ten dollars but you owe me ten dollars. I respectfully request you mail ten dollars to the Grand CCDB Ed Wood and mark the check to the Relief Fund for the Grand. If all ten pup tents donate I will match that amount. Since you are donating to relief fund this can be use as Hospital Fund report under gift. I am sure you that I will meet my obligation if your Pup Tent meets yours. Please mail prior to the December Council of Administration.
Finally I am your Membership Chairman for the year 2009-2010. To be eligible for cash awards you must have be inspected, fill out one Booster Report, mail in a Hospital Report, complete your audits on time, have your Warrant turned in on time and most of all be 100% in membership in your Pup Tent. The money for these awards are already approved in the budget for 2009-2010. We did not give all the money away last year because many of you failed to turn in reports. Let’s give it all away, get the reports in. A booster report will be mailed out to each Seam Squirrel in the near future. You must fill out one and mail it back to me prior February 14, 2010 to have a chance at winning cash awards for your Pup Tent. Thanks again for everything and may we all continue the good work of the Honor Degree.
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED
Listen Cooties,
On Friday, September 11, 2009, I had the honor of being with over 250 hospitalized veterans on the Sharing and Caring boat ride in Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first time I had this experience, but I really enjoyed myself - and it was evident that the patients had a good time also! Thank you to the Sharing and Caring Committee and my fellow Cooties and Cootie Auxiliary members that were in attendance. This was a memorable experience.
Thank you to Ben Bowers, Mary Van Orden, and Gap VFW Post #7418 for providing the Grand Commander and Grand President’s testimonial. The meal was excellent and I hope that everyone enjoyed themselves as much as we did. Thank you again.
The next Council of Administration meeting will be held at the Four Points Hotel in Chambersburg, PA on December 4 - 6, 2009. Room rate for two (2) double or a king size bed is $68.00 a night plus 6% PA Occupancy and 3% County Tax - and the room rate includes a complimentary hot and cold breakfast. Call the hotel at (717) 263-9191 to make a reservation.
ROSTER CHANGES
Grand Membership Chairman - Jackie Sampson
Grand Judge Advocate - George Kohler
VFW Booster Chairman - George Kohler
I will be attending Dept. of PA VFW Commander Frank Mills’ testimonial at the Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center in Gettysburg, PA on October 30 - 31, 2009.
ALL STAR YEAR PGC KOHLER
First off thanks for a great year, we were 1005% in hospital work. With some special help from an anonymous donor we picked up several members in the Pup Tents who had not paid their dues. You pup tent Seam Squirrels and CCDB's know who these members are. This gave the Grand 100% in membership. Cooties let’s not let this happen again for our new Commander Pat Hafer. We won awards in Booster, Blood work and were Number One for Commanders Historian book. We had all our audits and warrants turned in, and we were 100% inspected. Every Pup Tent registered for the Grand Convention in Bedford. Thank you.
One thing that each Pup Tent did not do was register at least one member for Supreme Convention. I registered the Pup Tents who failed to register at a cost was $10.00 per Pup Tent. The Supreme can and will revoke a Pup Tent Charter for failure to register for the Supreme Convention. If you would read your Cootie Courier you would know this. To avoid the Pup Tents being billed $12.00 and having Grand 100% in all programs I paid for the following Pup Tents 6, 14, 26, 27, 33, 38, 39, 58, 65 & 77.
I am not saying your Pup Tent owes me ten dollars but you owe me ten dollars. I respectfully request you mail ten dollars to the Grand CCDB Ed Wood and mark the check to the Relief Fund for the Grand. If all ten pup tents donate I will match that amount. Since you are donating to relief fund this can be use as Hospital Fund report under gift. I am sure you that I will meet my obligation if your Pup Tent meets yours. Please mail prior to the December Council of Administration.
Finally I am your Membership Chairman for the year 2009-2010. To be eligible for cash awards you must have be inspected, fill out one Booster Report, mail in a Hospital Report, complete your audits on time, have your Warrant turned in on time and most of all be 100% in membership in your Pup Tent. The money for these awards are already approved in the budget for 2009-2010. We did not give all the money away last year because many of you failed to turn in reports. Let’s give it all away, get the reports in. A booster report will be mailed out to each Seam Squirrel in the near future. You must fill out one and mail it back to me prior February 14, 2010 to have a chance at winning cash awards for your Pup Tent. Thanks again for everything and may we all continue the good work of the Honor Degree.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
VA warns veterans to be wary of phone scam
from Army Times Staff report
The Veterans Affairs Department has issued a warning about a phone scam in which con artists claim to be updating veterans’ prescription drug information in VA’s files.
VA officials caution veterans not to give credit card numbers over the phone if they receive such a call.
“Veterans have become targets in an inexcusable scam that dishonors their service and misrepresents the department built for them,” said Dr. Gerald Cross, VA Undersecretary for Health. “VA simply does not call veterans and ask them to disclose personal financial information over the phone.”
Callers reportedly misrepresent VA to gain personal information over the phone by claiming that the department recently changed procedures for dispensing prescriptions and that their personal credit card number is needed to update their VA files.
“VA has not changed its processes for dispensing prescription medicines,” Cross said. “Nor has VA changed its long-standing commitment to protect the personal information of this nation’s veterans.”
Veterans service organizations brought the issue to VA’s attention, Cross said.
Veterans with questions about VA services may contact the nearest VA medical center or call toll-free 877-222-8387.
The Veterans Affairs Department has issued a warning about a phone scam in which con artists claim to be updating veterans’ prescription drug information in VA’s files.
VA officials caution veterans not to give credit card numbers over the phone if they receive such a call.
“Veterans have become targets in an inexcusable scam that dishonors their service and misrepresents the department built for them,” said Dr. Gerald Cross, VA Undersecretary for Health. “VA simply does not call veterans and ask them to disclose personal financial information over the phone.”
Callers reportedly misrepresent VA to gain personal information over the phone by claiming that the department recently changed procedures for dispensing prescriptions and that their personal credit card number is needed to update their VA files.
“VA has not changed its processes for dispensing prescription medicines,” Cross said. “Nor has VA changed its long-standing commitment to protect the personal information of this nation’s veterans.”
Veterans service organizations brought the issue to VA’s attention, Cross said.
Veterans with questions about VA services may contact the nearest VA medical center or call toll-free 877-222-8387.
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