C-File Received Opened

[rodin57]

Well, it's been a while since I last posted. I finally received a copy of my C-File today at my PO Box. It was sent from the Phoenix RO and the box it was mailed in had the end open. (See photo) There was no Postal notice addressing the opened mail. Of course, I will file a complaint with the Post Office tomorrow. The C-File contains many of my VA Medical Records, which I am sure have been compromised. I am sharing this for two reasons- 1. So the members will be aware this type of problem exists, and 2- To determine if there are any further actions I should take (such as VA IG Complaint?).

Edited March 1, 2012 by rodin57

[Papa]

Your issue is with the Postal people. When, I got my C-file, I had other Veteran's records mixed with my records, and most likely mine were mixed up with someone else. But, what can you do about it. Nothing.

Papa

[71M10]

Wow accused of mis-reading someones comments.

My question still stands. How is this situation worthy of a VA Inspector General Report?

The Federal principle of Administrative Regularity already provides the government with a legal presumption that the package was sealed by the VA at the time it was mailed. Unless you have some type of proof that that package was shipped intentionally open your consideration of a IG complaint is ludicrous!

Clearly if this was delivered open the post office was obligated to either refuse the package or notify you that it was open. Your demand for an explanation from the US postal service is reasonable and should be complied with immediately.

Considering a VA inspector General inquiry for this type of situation is what overloads the system so that real IG problems can't be worked. Shredding files ect.

The advice on checking for Identity theft is spot on.

My opinion on this matter only changes if the plastic strip that covers the adheasive that is to be removed before sealing the box has not been removed.

Lastley, Yes I have encountered the proplem with open mail, mis delivered mail, mail that sat at the post office for over a month before they sent it out for delivery because the had a note to send it back after 30 days.

Best regards,

[Commander Bob]

Good luck with your c-file snafu and your claim,'rodin57'.

I have been waiting almost 3 months for mine.

How long did it take for you to receive your c-file after you requested it?

CB

Edited March 1, 2012 by Commander Bob

[rodin57]

Commander Bob wrote: How long did it take for you to receive your c-file after you requested it?

I mailed my request on November 1, 2011. I received my C-File on February 29, 2012. I see that my time-lag was nearly 4 months.

[rodin57]

71M10 wrote: Wow accused of mis-reading someones comments. My question still stands. How is this situation worthy of a VA Inspector General Report?

Here we go. Show me where ANY of my previous comments state anything about a "VA Inspector General Report".

First you are mis-reading my post, then you are adding words to my post that I NEVER used.

Go post your BS on some other thread.

Respectfully, Rodin57!

[71M10]

You are correct, you never said report.

However, any IG complaint that is filled will necessitate a report.

You never said you were filling an IG Complaint.

I never said you filled an IG complaint, I asked:

I am curious as to why you think it is appropriate to file a VA IG complaint?

It sure sounds like the complaint should lie with the Postal IG, especially since the problem is open mail. Since you received a box and it indicated it was from the VA, I would be suspicious that somone poped it open looking for meds. How many stories have we seen about postal employees bosting meds from vets and selling them? I can recall three convictions right off the top of my head.

Best regards,

I never accused you of filling a complaint, I simply asked why you think it is appropriate to file an IG complaint.?

Your original message clearly indicated you were considering a VA IG complaint. I misread nothing, you chose to nit-pick on little details and refuse to own up to the intent and purpose of your words collectively.

I will try to keep my BS off of any of your threads in the future. I sure hope you don't have a question or problem that I have the answer to (I know, it is remote that I could actually provide any usable information). I hope others are very careful to only wisper in your ear the answers that you actually want to hear.

Regards,