“Severe hoarding disorder and disorganization among VA administrators and employees are a black-eye for the agency. We need to do a better job keeping these employees  focused so they aren’t a danger to themselves,” said Ernest Ernest., a Winston-Salem Veteran and founder of the Veterans’ Claims Hoarding Program (VCHP). Working to assist VA employees who, although intelligent and capable, are unable to recall where they put Veterans’ claims folders,VCHP has founded a free National Call Center for VA Claims Folder Hoarder Administrators and Employees.
“Claims hoarders typically suffer from anxiety, anger and depression, have difficulty getting started, staying on task, and keeping their work environment clean and organized. This is a serious, chronic problem and we need to explore the pathological psychology behind this phenomenon from the top down,” said Dr. N. Exus. “These workers are in constant danger of falling through collapsing floors, tripping, bruising, bug bites, respiratory infections and more. They also become delusional because they think they are getting work done, ” he continued. “They have hit rock bottom and many don’t even know it.”

VCHP is planning an event to distribute personal care kits with aspirin, tissue, dust masks, gloves, eye-wash; Limited vouchers for hard hats and adjustable back support braces, wrist and ankle supports are also available for those seeking help.

According to a report by the VA Office of Inspector General, 37,000 C-folders are currently being hoarded in Winston-Salem. “that’s probably just the tip-of-the-iceberg,” Dr. N. Exus added. But with assistance from VCHP, partner organizations, outreach, education, referral, case management, and a few lawsuits, “the end of SVCFH can become a reality,” said Mr. Ernest. “The VA thinks we Veterans are bonkers but sadly, it’s the other way around–as the photographs plainly show.”

The above is a parody but the situation in Winston-Salem is no laughing matter unless you think pathological behavior is funny.