VA BLOG

[vern2]

Found a VA blog by VA C & P section. They had an article where they were patting themselves on back for reducing claims. My self and many other vets complained that this was more smoke and mirrors. Do a Google search for VA blog, and select the .gov one. Interesting reading, but b.s. as usual. Does anyone else follow this VA blog?, or is a waste of time? VAvantage Point is name of the blog.

Got an email today from the 2 moderators, seems Ms. Hickey read my comments and wanted to hear my story. I responded that I contacted her in Feb. 15, but still on the hamster wheel. Will post the response.

Edited August 26, 2015 by vern2

[Vync]

Hey Vern,
One of our fellow members, Veldrina, works/worked at one of the RO's and said they implemented forced overtime and/or made them work weekends to get rid of the backlog. Have not seen her active on here for a long time though, but would not be surprised if she were to confirm your suspicions.

Like T-Bird said, the VA blog is pro-VA. They don't want to admit publicly the fact that appeals have gone up at the same time they pat themselves on the back for reducing the number of initial claims.