Just to get the word out - Ongoing Problems at the VA.....

[Guest ScareCrow]

Just to get the word out and perhaps this can be a sticky and we can keep adding to it, its just so good I thought it could use its own posting??

Daily Show host summed up the problems at the VA.....

http://www.cc.com/video-clips/ynh4ed/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-ignoring-private-ryan

 Just in 2012 alone, $97,000,000.00 in bonuses were awarded to VA Employees.....

 

Edited May 17, 2016 by ScareCrow

[Vync]

Good post.

If that money was put to meaningful use, imagine what kind of meaningful changes could have been made.

[Guest ScareCrow]

14 hours ago, Vync said:

Good post.

If that money was put to meaningful use, imagine what kind of meaningful changes could have been made.

Thank you.

  Absolutely it could have been, but the real question is why are these very well paid(including excellent benefits, etc) government workers getting huge bonuses anyway?

  That money is clearly earmarked for disabled veterans and veterans alike not for non-veteran civilians.....

Edited March 22, 2016 by ScareCrow

[Vync]

9 hours ago, ScareCrow said:

Thank you.

  Absolutely it could have been, but the real question is why are these very well paid(including excellent benefits, etc) government workers getting huge bonuses anyway?

  That money is clearly earmarked for disabled veterans and veterans alike not for non-veteran civilians.....

Excellent comment.

I assume they set certain performance targets to justify the bonuses. The intent is that the employee will work harder to meet the goal, but it also fosters the desire to cut corners to push claims through. The end result is what most of us have experienced with our claims.

[ArNG11]

It'a funny video and most who have a sense of humor can laugh at this, I did.  However, it frightens me that even with this much publicity little has been done to correct the many problems that the VA system has.  These problems while present shouldn't just be addressed when campaigns and elections are going on.  Time for action.  "You can talk the talk, but are you willing to walk the walk and do what needs to be done".

It gets tiring, even a person who knows little about the in's and out's of the VA Medical system and VA Compensation system can see what possible solutions there are, however, those possible solutions are never implemented correctly.  

Enough talk already leaders and politicians it is time for action.  Results are what show progress, not silly empty promises.

In any case Good Morning all, had a bowl of nice homemade warm oatmeal. Really hit the spot.

 

[ArNG11]

54 minutes ago, Vync said:

Excellent comment.

I assume they set certain performance targets to justify the bonuses. The intent is that the employee will work harder to meet the goal, but it also fosters the desire to cut corners to push claims through. The end result is what most of us have experienced with our claims.

Those are the results which need to be looked at.   

[john999]

People at the VA should be on their way to jail instead of a bonus.  I called the VA hot line earlier today and I got a recorded message.  This was after I called crisis line and was referred to the office in Tampa.

Every month I have a struggle/crises getting my medications.   This time the nurse failed to sign some document.   I could not get in touch with a soul on my Team for two days.  I called every number in the

book except 911.   If I had been calling with a gun pointed at my head my brains would be on the wall by now.   I need to have my meds on time.  It is critical and yet the VA treats me like a unhappy child. 

I saw my VA shrink yesterday and she said my depression was getting worse and adjusted my meds.  So here I am a depressed vet calling hot line and getting a recorded message that they will call back in

a few days.  No wonder vets are killing themselves.  I called the pharmacy for the tenth time and it was explained to me that they are getting 1000% more scripts for opiates than they used to get.   Whose fault

is that I wonder?   The fault must be the sick and hurting vets who depended on the VA for care.   I need to start a new topic just to describe my disappointment and despair with my treatment at the VA.