Veteran Groups Sue Va For Ending Informal Disability Claims Process

[RUREADY]

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/03/27/veteran-groups-sue-va-for-ending-informal-disability-claims.html?comp=7000023435700&rank=1

[Notorious Kelly]

I'm guessing the VSOs are suing to 'preserve the date' for vets who file without the form.

[Chuck75]

Propaganda to the contrary, It seems to me that the changes are for the benefit of the VA, and the government, not the veteran. The original

processes favored the veteran more than the VA was happy with. (And also required that a VA RO be actually able to read.)

The change is quite typical of many others made in the past. Much propaganda and bally-hoo, then it becomes obvious that the changes

were really more for the benefit of the government & VA. And, that's the reason behind veterans groups historical opposition of many proposed changes, even when they

have the appearance of benefiting veterans.

Just look at the choice act, and how the VA actually implemented it.

It can take longer to get approval for and outside care than the previously existing VA fee paid system.

Neither process is very time efficient, since both require VA administrative approval.

Getting the approval if a veteran lives within the 40 mile limit of any capable or not VA facility is a real killer!

Just because the VA hired an outside company (specializing in HMO's) to do the paperwork does not mean

that they are any better time wise than the VA.

I believe that the Medicare approval and payment process should be used, with the VA paying the deductibles, out of pockets, and co-pays.

The VA will (if it hasn't already) vehemently oppose such a thing, if for no other reason that it gives another agency control,

while the VA looses it tight grip on veterans treatment and payments for treatment.

Edited March 30, 2015 by Chuck75

[Pete53]

most changes that take away something from Veterans is for the VA and not us.

[Navy04]

I don't have a problem with the VA changing a few things, if it means a good thing for us down the road. I guess we will wait and see. Enough with the bad words between the two of you. We all are grown and have a right to Vent or Give an Opinion.