Back Log

[JohnM]

Just talked to our Rep this morning and the reason for a back long is because of the Vet's that are coming home from this miserable forsaken war are being put on top of the pile, and she said its causing a big back log everywhere.

[JohnM]

Reading all of the replies, I said to John maybe we should write to our congress. His reply is no this is being done for political reasons, because their having trouble with recuritments regardless of what they say and the media is focusing on the returning Vets. Which is about time! The administration is trying to improve their image.

[Berta]

I sure feel these Iraq vets should get special care on their claims-

But what I mean is -there is surely in most cases -obvious evidence of service injury in most cases-and their SMRs should be easy for VA to get.I bet these decisions do not really take a lot of time that say a vet with a claim due to service 30-40 years ago might need a lot more time to succeed.

I actually thought I read somewhere that these claims were being handled separately from what the VAROs already have in the stack.

I am surprised to see here that the VAROs are handling them.

[Guest jangrin]

Ricky,

You said,

I love them, respect them and support their mission, however, I do not feel that any veteran should receive special treatment above the rest.

By placing these claims in front of the ones already pending the VA is being allowed to paint a false picture for the American public. Immediate and quick processing of the claims for the new veterans will allow them to stand up and say "see, we ain't so bad. We are currently turning claims around for IF vets in 4-6 months. We told you all of those old guys were just a bunch of complainers wanting a handout" at which point the politicians will pat them on the back and say "good job boys" as they are posting on their political web sites "see what I have done for the veteran community". I am NOT, REPEAT NOT, trying to downgrade any vets importance, I am simply providing my opinion.

Ricky, there are things about this board that are very good. One of them is we all can have an opinion and then when can state that opinion. I must say you made an excellant point. We had not thought about that. We were looking at the immediate need. Most medical needs will be met by the VA medical centers. The fiancial needs will be met through the VA claims system.

After reading your post, we agree with your assesment of this situation and the way the VA claims process is perceived. Our position would present a false picture of how our veterans are being treated. The nice thing about this forum board is, you can listen or read other another persons post and weigh the information, and change your mind if you want.

We have changed oour stance on this and we agree with you and your opinion. As long as the immediate medical needs are met, the financial needs should be the same for all vets, young or old, rich or poor, first come first served. Thank you for your insightful post.

Jangrin and Chuckles

Edited November 30, 2006 by jangrin

[JR Reihs]

The new Vets coming into the system are a perfect way for VARO's to cook their books, and get the numbers needed. These claims in most cases will be very easy for the RO, as the evidence will be so current even they would have a hard time screwing it up.

I can see the RO's and the VSO's dribbling all over themselves because the claims that will be awarded will be high due to the injuries these Vets are coming back with , and the turnaround rate will be swift, but it does not excuse the VA to put these claims ahead of the pack.

All Vets are deserving of quick adjudication of claims , not just a select group, but like what was said , the media is starting to look at the VA so they will window dress this any way they can.

So to all Vets who have an active claim not from Iraq, you must sit in the back of the bus until the VA reaches it destination.

[john999]

RVN vets are still dying from AO poisoning and now they have to wait longer???? The claim dies with the vet and the VA high fives every time a RVN vet dies.

[Dale Jr. 8]

I do not believe that the current vets coming from Iraq should go to the head of the line for claims processing. If the RO's wanted to they could assign maybe a couple of raters to only rate the Iraq vets. That would leave the other raters to handle all of the other veterans claims that are currently pending. As JR Reihs says and I agree putting the Iraq vets ahead of all the others will make the numbers for Va look good and get the monkey off their back until all the Iraq claims are handled then the numbers will not look so good anymore. Dale Jr. 8