Veterans' Administration Problems Continue

 Posted on March 12, 2015 in Uncategorized

VA Secretary Bob McDonald is under fire as the scandals continue. CBS reports that widows of veterans have not been assisted with burial expenses, nor have they been extended the long tradition of receiving the American flag in honor of their veteran's service.

CBS investigation revealed that the problems with the Veteran's Administration continue to be widespread. Of particular emphasis was the Oakland facility where over 13,000 claims were simply ignored and many of the veteran's with claims had died. Two years after the problems were first reported a follow up found that none of the records regarding these claims could be found. This is part of continuing conduct where the VA destroys records to cover up inefficiencies.

At his appointment, McDonald announced an ambitious reorganization plan for the VA. He planed firings and other discipline, but also better ways to serve the department's customers, the veterans.

Last month on Meet the Press, Secretary McDonald claimed 900 VA employees were held accountable by way of firing since he took over VA last summer. Previously, VA only admitted to firing a couple of employees while letting most senior leaders resign before consequences following investigations. Secretary McDonald elaborated on the numbers stating:

'We've got 60 people that we fired who have manipulated wait times. We've got about 100 senior leaders who are under investigation now whose performance reviews have been deferred until we get feedback from the IG and Department of Justice. So we're holding people accountable.'

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/veteran-benefits-administration-mismanagement-uncovered-in-investigation/