Category Archives: VA BACKLOG

ACCEPTED TRIBAL WISDOM OF THE VA

Posted on August 26, 2013 by asknod

We have a problem, Houston, Waco, Oakland, St. Pete’s et al. Our VAROs are faced with an interminable backlog of claims. This, in turn, is being passed on to the BVA in the form of erroneously denied claims, perpetuating what … Continue reading →

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HOW COME WE NEVER HEAR…

Posted on August 15, 2013 by asknod

I received this one from Joseph Average Veteran on the travails of Mr. Carl Lowe, former esteemed, exalted Loyal Moose of  VARO Whacko in Texas from 2000 to 2011. It seems his paltry $173 K a year didn’t even cover … Continue reading →

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OBAMA DOES ORLANDO

Posted on August 11, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Frank. In an amazing redux of Debby does Dallas, President and Mrs. Obama blew into Orlando with much fanfare to address the DAV hierarchy and dole out the political favors to America’s finest that keep them … Continue reading →

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VA TO PARTNER WITH REAL LAWYERS TO HELP VETS

Posted on August 10, 2013 by asknod

Well, obviously they are getting the thumbscrews tightened down at 810 Penny Lane NW. Having rescinded bonus pay and  golf course dictation and litigation, The VLJs are back at theirs desks hard at work. Rumor has it they have a … Continue reading →

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VA TO EMPLOY STARBUCKS CARDS, PSYCHICS

Posted on August 8, 2013 by asknod

+ = 125 DAY CLAIM Dateline: VA Central Office 810 Penny Lane Washington, DC 20420 In a bold move to reduce the backlog, VA’s Under Secretary for Benefits, Allison “in Wonderland” Hickey announced VA will be handing out free Starbucks® … Continue reading →

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MORE TRAVAILS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Posted on August 6, 2013 by asknod

VA Regional Office AFGE LOCAL 520 PO BOX 1778 COLUMBIA, SC 29202 August 3, 2013 Joe Average Vet sends this one in. We have commiserated with the rank and file employees of VA numerous times. No one, and certainly not … Continue reading →

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VA QUITS REPORTING BACKLOG NUMBERS

Posted on August 3, 2013 by asknod

In a move to squelch discord and discontent, VA has surreptitiously quit reporting the physical number of claims that are way overdue for adjudication. Simply put, if you don’t know the score, you can’t complain. Congressmen can’t be rolled that … Continue reading →

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VA BRIBE TO FILE DIGITAL FDCs

Posted on August 2, 2013 by asknod

Member Joe Average Vet sent us this one. I wondered when the circus tent would go up next to the 2015 Big Top. VA, past masters of moonwalking, are now trying to up the ante in hopes of reaching their … Continue reading →

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REGIONAL OFFICES PLAYING “NOT IT”

Posted on July 11, 2013 by asknod

In what is proving to be a public relations disaster at the VA, an attempt to clean out the two-year backlog of claims has just uncovered even more, older ones. Eunice Robuck Clapper of  Sadieville, Kentucky was cleaning out her … Continue reading →

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THE PRESUMPTION OF REGULARITY

Posted on July 4, 2013 by asknod

It seems Veterans are assailed from every quarter when they file a claim. Denials in this process are endemic and almost guaranteed the first time out. To add insult to injury, the new “Provisional Rating” procedure espoused as the panacea … Continue reading →

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