Below are some links you may find useful.  These links will help you in your quest for information concerning veterans claims, government officials, medical information such as PTSD, how to find a lawyer qualified to practice before the Veterans Administration, Agent Orange issues and a plethora of other useful tools. 

I will add to this page as I find other links that will be of benefit.  Please send me an e-mail if you have some suggestions at: bobn@61tcs.org

Thanks,

Bob (Nick) Nicholson

• 1. Agent Orange:     http://vvof.org/vvofaopg.htm
• 2. Agent Orange:   http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/herbicide/
• 3. Agent Orange:    http://www.lewispublishing.com/orange.htm

• 4. Agent Orange: THIS IS A BIG ONE!!! A VERY important study. http://www.brooks.af.mil/AFRL/HED/hedb/default.html                 

• Discussion Group for C-130 Vets:    http://groups.msn.com/Herkybirds

• VA Watchdog-Great site: http://www.vawatchdog.org 

• Great "Vietnam Era" Music:   http://chu65nang67.us/nam/vietnam.html
• Spinal Conditions - Animation:  http://www.spine-health.com/dir/dir01.html
• Veteran Records:    http://www.VETRECS.com/
• Get Awards and Decorations: https://veteranmedals.army.mil
• Web MD:    http://webmd.com/
• Rip-OFF Report:    http://www.ripoffreport.com/
• VA Benefits - Compensation :http://www.vba.va.gov/survivors/index.htm
• Military.Com:    http://www.military.com/
• Federal Burial and Cemetery Information:  http://www.cem.va.gov
• Department of Veterans Affairs:  http://www.va.gov/
• Code of Federal Regulations: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/about.html
• Code of Federal Regulations - Part 3- Adjudication:      http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/38cfr3_03.html
• Code of Federal Regulations - Part 4-Schedule for Rating Disabilities:    http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/38cfr4_03.html
• Veterans Survival Guide (Book):  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/home/home.html/103-7551578-6019862
• National DAV:     http://www.dav.org/
• PTSD Reference Manual:     http://www.ptsdmanual.com/
• Find a Lawyer    http://www.findlaw.com/
• Helpful Tools For Veterans:    http://www.tpromo.com/usvi/index.htm
• Symptoms of PTSD: http://www.bullyonline.org/stress/ptsd.htm#DSM-IV%20Diagnostic%20criteria
• Your Dictionary:     http://www.yourdictionary.com/
• Google:     http://www.google.com/
• Google Maps:     http://maps.google.com/
• Internet Address Finder:    http://www.iaf.net/
• AT&T Address/Phone Number finder:    http://www.att.com/directory/
• Air Force Historical Research Agency:       http://afhra.maxwell.af.mil/
• USAFPatches.com: http://www.usafpatches.com
• Vietnam Veterans Legacy Foundation: http://www.vvlf.org/

• AIR FORCE LINKS:

  Evreux-Fauville Air Base Alumni

  Air Force Link

  Air Force Memorial Foundation

  Air Force Association

  Armed Forces Insurance Organization

  United States Air Force Museum: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

  Air Force Times Homepage

  United States Air Base Homepage

  U.S. Air Forces in Europe

  United States Air Force Patch Collector's Homepage

   OTHER LINKS

  Berlin Airlift Association

  Military Network

  Unofficial USAF Locator

  • Below are web-sites found that provide information on

    Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them. Accordingly,

    there are many sites that explain how to obtain books,

    military/medical 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 won't 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.

    THE FOLLOWING LINKS WILL HAVE TO BE CUT-N-PASTED

    INTO THE BROWSER BAR - SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE...

    Appeals <http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch05.doc>
    Board of Veteran's(tm) Appeals <http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/>
    CARES Commission <http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/>
    CARES Draft National Plan <http://www1.va.gov/cares/page.cfm?pg=105>
    Center for Minority Veterans <http://www1.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/>
    Center for Veterans Enterprise <http://www.vetbiz.gov/default2.htm>
    Center for Women Veterans <http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/>
    Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War Veterans <http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000016.html>
    Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans Assoc <http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/000011.html>
    Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Service <http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/part6/ch07.doc>
    Compensation Rate Tables, 12-1-03 <http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm>
    Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page <http://www.va.gov/>
    Directory of Veterans Service Organizations <http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view>
    Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp <http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm>
    Due Process <http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch02.doc>
    Duty to Assist <http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch01.doc>
    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations <http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/>
    Emergency, Non-emergency, and Fee Basis Care <http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf>
    Environmental Agents <http://www1.va.gov/environagents/>
    Environmental Agents M10 <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1002>
    Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility <http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/eligibility/CombatVeterans.asp>
    EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU) <http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHandbook1303122304.DOC> and <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1158>
    See also,
    Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet <http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DepletedUraniumFAQSheet.doc>
    EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU) <http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304.DOC>
    Fee Basis, PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES
    AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=206>
    Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005 <http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf> OR, <http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/current_benefits.htm>
    Forms and Records Request <http://www.va.gov/vaforms/>
    General Compensation Provisions <http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_.html>
    Geriatrics and Extended Care <http://www1.va.gov/geriatricsshg/>
    Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPG <http://www.oqp.med.va.gov/cpg/cpgn/mus/mus_base.htm> Guide to Gulf War Veteran's?(tm) Health <http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/VHIgulfwar.pdf>
    Gulf War Subject Index <http://www1.va.gov/GulfWar/page.cfm?pg=7&template=main&letter=A>
    Gulf War Veteran's?(tm) Illnesses Q&As <http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/GWIllnessesQandAsIB1041.pdf>
    Hearings <http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch04.doc>
    Homeless Veterans <http://www1.va.gov/homeless/>
    HSR&D Home <http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/>
    Index to Disability Examination Worksheets C&P exams <http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/index.htm>
    Ionizing Radiation <http://www1.va.gov/irad/>
    Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom Veterans VBA <http://www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/>
    M10 for spouses and children <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1007>
    M10 Part III Change 1 <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1008>
    M21-1 Table of Contents <http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/M21_1.html>
    Mental Disorders, Schedule of Ratings <http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_130DOC>
    Mental Health Program Guidelines <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1094>
    Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers <http://www.mirecc.med.va.gov/>
    MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellence <http://www.va.gov/ms/about.asp>
    My Health e Vet <http://www.myhealth.va.gov/>
    NASDVA.COM " National Association of State Directors <http://www.nasdva.com/>
    National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention <http://www.nchpdp.med.va.gov/postdeploymentlinks.asp>
    Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, Schedule of Ratings http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38cfr/bookc/part4/s4%5F124a.doc <http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38cfr/bookc/part4/s4_124a.doc>
    OMI (Office of Medical Inspector) <http://www.omi.cio.med.va.gov/>
    Online VA Form 10-10EZ <https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/>
    Parkinson's Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disorders <http://www1.va.gov/resdev/funding/solicitations/docs/parkinsons.pdf> and,
    <http://www1.va.gov/padrecc/>
    Peacetime Disability Compensation <http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:+38USC1131>
    Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Death <http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapteri_.html>
    and, <http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapterii_.html>
    and, <http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_.html>
    Persian Gulf Registry <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1003>
    This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7, 2005: <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1232>
    Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1006>
    Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 1999, Annual Report To Congress http://www1.va.gov/resdev/1999_Gulf_War_Veterans'_Illnesses_Appendices.doc <http://www1.va.gov/resdev/1999_Gulf_War_Veterans%27_Illnesses_Appendices.doc>
    Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 2002, Annual Report To Congress <http://www1.va.gov/resdev/prt/gulf_war_2002/GulfWarRpt02.pdf>
    Phase I PGR <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1004>
    Phase II PGR <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1005>
    Policy Manual Index <http://www.va.gov/publ/direc/eds/edsmps.htm>
    Power of Attorney <http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch03.doc>
    Project 112 (Including Project SHAD) <http://www1.va.gov/shad/>
    Prosthetics Eligibility <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=337>

    Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Page <http://www.vethealth.cio.med.va.gov/>

    Public Health/SARS <http://www.publichealth.va.gov/SARS/>
    Publication Manuals <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/publications.cfm?Pub=4>
    Publications and Reports <http://www1.va.gov/resdev/prt/pubs_individual.cfm?webpage=gulf_war.htm>
    Records Center and Vault Homepage <http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/default.html>
    Records Center and Vault Site Map <http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/sitemap.html>
     

    REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANT'S RECORDS <http://www.forms.va.gov/va/Internet/VARF/getformharness.asp?formName=3288-form.xft>
    Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11, 2002
    <http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/Minutes_April112002.doc>
    Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses <http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/ReportandRecommendations_2004.pdf>
    Research and Development <http://www.appc1.va.gov/resdev/programs/all_programs.cfm>
    Survivor's and Dependents' Educational Assistance <http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partiii_chapter35_.html>
    
    
    Title 38
    Index
    Parts 0-17
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    Part 3 Adjudication
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    Pensions, Bonuses & Veterans (tm) Relief
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    Title 38
    PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES
    Subpart B--DISABILITY RATINGS
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    Â 4.16 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual.

    PART 4 SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES
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    U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims <http://www.vetapp.gov/>
    VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) <http://www.avapl.org/pub/PTSD%20Manual%20final%206.pdf>
    VA Fact Sheet <http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/gwfs.html>
    VA Health Care Eligibility <http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/home/hecmain.asp>
    VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF) <http://www.avapl.org/gaf/gaf.html>
    VA Life Insurance Handbook Chapter 3 http://www.insurance.va.gov/inForceGliSite/GLIhandbook/glibookletch3.htm#310 <http://www.insurance.va.gov/inForceGliSite/GLIhandbook/glibookletch3.htm>
    VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans <http://valoans.com/va_facts_limits.cfm>
    VA MS Research <http://www.va.gov/ms/about.asp>
    VA National Hepatitis C Program <http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/>
    VA Office of Research and Development <http://www1.va.gov/resdev/>
    VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War <http://www.va.gov/OAA/pocketcard/gulfwar.asp>
    VA WMD EMSHG <http://www1.va.gov/emshg/>
    VA WRIISC-DC <http://www.va.gov/WRIISC-DC/>
    VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Address <http://www.va.gov/oig/hotline/hotline3.htm>
    Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling Service <http://www.va.gov/rcs/Eligibility.htm>
    Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page <http://www.vba.va.gov/>
    Veterans Legal and Benefits Information <http://valaw.org/>
    VHA Forms, Publications, Manuals <http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/>
    VHA Programs - Clinical Programs & Initiatives <http://www1.va.gov/health_benefits/page.cfm?pg=13>
    VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page <http://www.publichealth.va.gov/>
    VHI Guide to Gulf War Veteransâ?(tm) Health <http://www1.va.gov/vhi_ind_study/gulfwar/istudy/index.asp>
    Vocational Rehabilitation <http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/>
    Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence <http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/InterSubsistencefy04.doc>
    VONAPP online <http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp>
    WARMS - 38 CFR Book C <http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/bookc.html>
    Wartime Disability Compensation <http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:+38USC1110>
    War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jersey <http://www.wri.med.va.gov/>
    Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site <http://www.gibill.va.gov/>
    What VA Social Workers Do <http://www1.va.gov/socialwork/page.cfm?pg=3>
    WRIISC Patient Eligibility <http://www.illegion.org/va1.html>