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VBDR Addresses Improvements for Claims Processing and Dose Reconstruction on Behalf of Veterans (PDF Format)

BETHESDA, Md.—The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) made
further advancements in support of veterans through recommendations and enhancements to the dose reconstruction and claims processes during its eighth public meeting in Linthicum, Md., Sept. 10-11, 2008.

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VETERANS' ADVISORY BOARD ON DOSE RECONSTRUCTION TO MEET (PDF Format)

BETHESDA, Md.—The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) will meet September 10 and 11 at the Westin Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel in Linthicum Heights, Md. This meeting is open to the public.

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VBDR Addresses Improvements for Claims Processing and Dose Reconstruction on Behalf of Veterans (PDF Format)

BETHESDA, Md.—The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) made further advancements in support of veterans through recommendations and enhancements to the dose reconstruction and claims processes during its seventh public meeting in San Diego, Calif., April 2-3, 2008.

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VETERANS' ADVISORY BOARD ON DOSE RECONSTRUCTION TO MEET (PDF Format)

The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) will hold its seventh public meeting April 2-3, 2008, in San Diego, Calif. The event will be held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel, Mission Valley, King and Knight Chamber rooms, 1433 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, Calif. The meeting will be conducted April 2, 2008, from 8:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m., with a public comment session from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The meeting will be held April 3, 2008, from 8:00-10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m., with a public comment session from 10:15-11:15 a.m.

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VBDR Addresses Improvements for Claims Processing and Dose Reconstruction on Behalf of Veterans (PDF Format)

The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) made further advancements in support of veterans through recommendations and enhancements to the dose reconstruction and claims processes during its sixth public meeting in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 19-20, 2007.

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VBDR ADDRESSES EFFICIENCIES AND IMPROVEMENTS OF CLAIMS PROCESSING AND DOSE RECONSTRUCTION ON BEHALF OF VETERANS (PDF Format)

VBDR made further advancements in support of veterans through recommendations and enhancements to the dose reconstruction and claims processes for veterans during its fifth meeting in Las Vegas, Nev., March 7-8, 2007. The consideration of alternative methods for dose reconstruction and a proposal to form an ad hoc dose reconstruction subcommittee were among the Board’s accomplishments.
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VETERANS' ADVISORY BOARD ON DOSE RECONSTRUCTION SET TO MEET (PDF Format)

The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) will hold its fifth public meeting March 7-8, 2007, in Las Vegas, NV, at the Tuscany Suites and Casino, 255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 98109. The meeting will be conducted March 7, 2007, from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 3:00-5:15 p.m. with a public comment session from 1:30-3:00 p.m. It will be held March 8, 2007, from 8-10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m., with a public comment session from 10:15-11:15 a.m.
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VETERANS' ADVISORY BOARD ON DOSE RECONSTRUCTION MET IN HAMPTON, VIRGINIA (PDF Format)

Moving ahead with recommendations to improve the dose reconstruction and the compensation program for veterans, the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) held its fourth meeting in Hampton, VA., on Nov. 8-9, 2006.
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VETERANS' ADVISORY BOARD TO MEET IN HAMPTON, VIRGINIA (PDF Format)

The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) will hold its fourth public meeting November 8-9, 2006, in Hampton, Virginia, at the Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, Virginia. The meeting will be conducted November 8, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m., and 4:00-5:00 p.m. with a public comment session from 2:30-3:30 p.m. It will be held November 9, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3:00-3:35 p.m., with a public comment session from 2:00-3:00 p.m.   more (in PDF Format)
 
     
 

VETERANS' ADVISORY BOARD ON DOSE RECONSTRUCTION MET IN AUSTIN TEXAS

The third public meeting of the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) was held in Austin, Texas, June 8-9, 2006. The meeting included briefings on epidemiology models for estimating cancer risks, and a summary of findings on beta dosimetry from the National Research Council’s report on dose reconstructions for atomic veterans. Presentations were also given on the current status and activities of the Nuclear Test Personnel Review (NTPR) dose reconstruction program and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) compensation program.    more
 
     
 

VETERANS' ADVISORY BOARD ON DOSE RECONSTRUCTION TO HOLD THIRD PUBLIC MEETING

The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) will hold its third public meeting June 8-9, 2006, in Austin, Texas, at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto Street, Austin, Texas. The meeting will be conducted June 8, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 3:00-5:00 p.m. with a public comment session from 1:00-2:30 p.m. It will be held June 9, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2:30-3:45 p.m., with a public comment session from 1:30-2:30 p.m.    more
 
     
 


VETERANS' ADVISORY BOARD ON DOSE RECONSTRUCTION HOLDS SECOND PUBLIC MEETING

The second public meeting of the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) was held in Los Angeles, Calif., from Jan. 12-13, 2006. The meeting included briefings on the Interactive Radio-Epidemiological Program (IREP) and the National Research Council report on Assessment of the Scientific Information for the Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program.    more
 
     
 

 

Veterans' Board on Dose Reconstruction To Hold Second Meeting

The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) will hold its second public meeting Jan. 12-13, 2006, in Los Angeles, Calif., at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Los Angeles Airport, 6101 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif. The meeting will be conducted Jan. 12, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a public comment session from 1:30-3:30 p.m. It will be held Jan. 13, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 3:15-5:00 p.m., with a public comment session from 1:30-3:00 p.m.    more
 
     
 



Veterans' Board on Dose Reconstruction Held First Public Meeting

The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR) held its first public meeting Aug 17-18 in Tampa, Fla., immediately following the National Association of Atomic Veterans annual convention. The two-day VBDR meeting included briefings on the current status and activities of the Nuclear Test Personnel Review (NTPR) dose reconstruction program for veterans and a presentation on VA’s Ionizing Radiation Compensation Program.     more