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Are you asking what to do about it now? I'm not sure what has happened between August 07 and now to comment on that.

My Iris are always signed by the same person at the RO who sends me the letters - so I always assumed they were from the person at the RO who is assigned to handle my claim.

It does seem like they were sending you a strong message to NOT email them about THAT topic again. (or they would deem you a "nuiscance emailer.") I am not sure what they do with people they deem to be nusiance emailers though. LOL Send you to crappy C&P's? NOT read your evidence? Make silly decisions on your claim?

But they did seem to be trying to tell you that they couldn't answer your question YET no matter how many times you asked it.

Yet, I don't have any idea WHY they told you to call INSTEAD. If they can't answer your question - what does it matter whether you call or email?

I am always suspicious of ANY customer service I email or write to - that insists they can "better" help me by TALKING to me. To me it usually means - "We are unwilling to respond to you about this issue in writing - because a permanent record will be made of what we told you - therefore, we would rather talk to you on the phone so you will have no proof of what you aksed or what we told you."

If they merely told you not to email on THAT issue - and that they wouldn notify you when your file arrived and so they COULD answer your question - that would send ONE message.

Someone who tells me to STOP writing and START calling - makes me suspicious.

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Yes recieved this Aug 30,2007 if you click on it once it will size up or enlarge a lilbit.This is a responce from VARO Newark NJ i had always thought that IRIS was located in WASH DC> my BAD I learned the hard way found out thatit is infact local to where you live IRIS. And i did follow up once a week,they do not like me!
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Hi all Yes I have learned a lesson utilizing IRIS and VARO they are one in the same. Every VARO is different so are the folks that process your claim however where i live the VARO is well known for its empty promises and documentation altering i will call them out i would love to have an open debate with these folks i can guarantee your bottom dollar they would not show up.When i call them i tell them at the begining of each and every conversation ( Quote: For Quality Assurance this call may be monitored and or recorded. Unquote ) this is one of the reasons i have recieved this notice from IRIS there are other factors here is one of my evidence documents.from the USPS .I think Paperwork speaks in volumes.As far as what would i do about the IRIS reply nothing i just wanted to share the arrogance of these folks,that they think they are bullet proof?Just plain mean and nasty. Also the reason i posted this is to show these supposed professional individuals whom are suppose to assist with the claim ?

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What!!!!???? Your general attitude does not show loyalty to the U.S. Government????? What the heck did you tell them? That you were a member of the Taliban and were seeking the overthrow of the Post Office????

I've seen it all, now. That tops even the most rediculous tripe I've seen come out of the VA!

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You can not even imagine my expression when i opened this letter,Hell i figured since i was in the military and disabled i would get a job with the Federal Government USPS.When i told them i was a disabled Veteran this was the begining of the end. As you can see, Oh i do have more trust me i have enough to write a book about the Agencies if you will and i am contimplating this vary subject as we speak. I do Have the facts and they are undisputed for they are true and binding.These people oiiiiii, now iam annoyed. Imagine that!

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Send a copy of the denial letter to your congressman and the Federal EEO.

Then talk to an attorney. You may have a claim for discrimination.

The Postal service brags about hiring who they want to since most likely some non Vets son or daughter was most likely in the running for the same job and they needed an excuse to dismiss your application.

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A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect.

A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served.

Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with.

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I did make an attempt with Congressman Molanari as well VSO Borough Hall Staten Island did not do any good at all.This si back in the Day were thingss were frowned upon not like today were as people just dont give a shite.

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