donna68 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 The secretary of VBA has instituted manadatory OT nationwide for the remained of the fiscal year to combat the 800,000+ claims that are waiting decisions. This is good news for veterans waiting for a decision on their calim. VBA is being proactive and truely intends on speeding up the processing of claims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 The secretary of VBA has instituted manadatory OT nationwide for the remained of the fiscal year to combat the 800,000+ claims that are waiting decisions. This is good news for veterans waiting for a decision on their calim. VBA is being proactive and truely intends on speeding up the processing of claims. Is there a link for this ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 If this is true, it is even better news for VA employees because now they get paid overtime to do the same thing and overtime pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna68 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Pete992, It is true and it may be good for some to earn over time pay and others it is not good because everyone doesnt want to be forced to work overtime. As far as the comment that they will get paid to do the same thing over again, that is not how it works. VSR and RVSR staff are held to production standards, and if they fail to meet the standards they get relieved of duty. Besides it makes no sense to do the same thing over again. Once a case or claim is worked, it is moved to the next phase which means another staff. Finally, the staff doesn't earn time and a half either. So the true beneficiaries are veterans waiting for there case to get decided on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Donna68 It is true and it may be good for some to earn over time pay and others it is not good because everyone doesnt want to be forced to work overtime. As far as the comment that they will get paid to do the same thing over again, that is not how it works. VSR and RVSR staff are held to production standards, and if they fail to meet the standards they get relieved of duty. Besides it makes no sense to do the same thing over again. Once a case or claim is worked, it is moved to the next phase which means another staff. Finally, the staff doesn't earn time and a half either. So the true beneficiaries are veterans waiting for there case to get decided on. They may or may not get paid overtime but if this is true, they still get paid the day they work over and they still get bonuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myround0 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 This is why Civil Service should be treated like military workers, which means overtime or not you make the same pay. You should not be granted additional pay to correct the mistakes you've made. Hence, do it right the first time...This is why Civil Service should be treated like military workers, which means overtime or not you make the same pay. You should not be granted additional pay to correct the mistakes you've made. Hence, do it right the first time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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