63Charlie Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) I submitted a Privacy Act Request nearly seven months ago. It was spinning on the VA Hamster Wheel and my calls to Peggy were of no avail. A member on Hadit,(thank you) provided a contact to pamela.powers@va.gov and I emailed her six days ago complaining about the delay. Today, a person from the VA called and said my C-File is on the way. This leads me to think MAYBE the VA is putting forth more effort than they used to. Who knows?? Edited November 1, 2019 by 63Charlie allansc2005 and Vync 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 allansc2005 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 @63Charlie, Now of course had it been an issue concerning money owed you, then somebody was either high, still drunk from the weekend, or this was his/her last accomplishment before retirement for responding so fast! All jokes aside, I agree, I do think the VA has just now entered the 21st century, from the 19th! Allan(formerly 64Charlie), 2-2-0 HUAH! Vync 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted November 1, 2019 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted November 1, 2019 That reminds me of the days when VA benefits chief Allison Hickey was around, but she resigned a while back. People could call/email and she would make things happen. I sent a request for my files recently, but honestly expected it would take six+ months to turn around. Crossing my fingers that yours will arrive within the next couple of weeks. "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 allansc2005 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 @Vync, I had the pleasure of talking with Allison a few times, and yes she was a go-getter. After she dropped out of sight, I asked my cousin at the VA to see if she could find out what happened to Allison, but all we could find out is that she-Allison, resigned. For some reason it's always the good ones who walk away, isn't it? Allan 2-2-0 HUAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 paulstrgn Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Pamela Powers is the Chief of Staff for the VA, she has assisted me several times when items get stuck in the VA hamsterwheel. I only use her as a last resort, but each time I have emailed her I heard back the same day. Once was an email from the head of the BVA and the other a person on her staff called me as well as VA medical center in Hampton VA. Vync and 63Charlie 2 I am not an attorney or an a credited VA rep. These are my personal opinions and experiences, always remember what worked for me may not work for you. You as the veteran are your own best advocate and no one knows your disabilities better than you. It is highly recommended that you as the veteran research and verify that any opinion given meets your specific situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 63Charlie Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 Thanks to you Paulstrgn I was able to get in touch with someone that DOES care paulstrgn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 paulstrgn Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 @63Charlie I am glad you were able to find someone to help. It is just sad that we have to resort to emailing the Chief of Staff for help. I am not an attorney or an a credited VA rep. These are my personal opinions and experiences, always remember what worked for me may not work for you. You as the veteran are your own best advocate and no one knows your disabilities better than you. It is highly recommended that you as the veteran research and verify that any opinion given meets your specific situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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63Charlie
I submitted a Privacy Act Request nearly seven months ago.
It was spinning on the VA Hamster Wheel and my calls to Peggy were of no avail.
A member on Hadit,(thank you) provided a contact to pamela.powers@va.gov and I emailed her six days ago complaining about the delay.
Today, a person from the VA called and said my C-File is on the way.
This leads me to think MAYBE the VA is putting forth more effort than they used to.
Who knows??
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I submitted a Privacy Act Request nearly seven months ago. It was spinning on the VA Hamster Wheel and my calls to Peggy were of no avail. A member on Hadit,(thank you) provided a contact to
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Pamela Powers is the Chief of Staff for the VA, she has assisted me several times when items get stuck in the VA hamsterwheel. I only use her as a last resort, but each time I have emailed her I heard
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@63Charlie, Now of course had it been an issue concerning money owed you, then somebody was either high, still drunk from the weekend, or this was his/her last accomplishment before retirement
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