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Change is Near_ Credit goes to President Trump and Vice President JD Vance!
Dear Mr. President:
The change I refer to is putting in place our new Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Collins, and Senator Sheely, who will replace Senator Tester. This will be a welcome, long-needed change.
I am happy to point out areas that create roadblocks to our veterans'' treatment. Many legacy policies prevent Veterans from receiving the best medical care available.
Example: Veterans' priority groups are defined but not used, outsourcing to Community Care is in crisis, there are flaws in combining ratings, and hiring is based on skin color rather than skill.
These are only a few, and there is a reason they are being put on "Onlyusa.us." We accept the offer of positive change to make Veterans a priority rather than a stepping stone to corruption, and offer help identifying areas that have gone unrecognized for 100 years.
The VA community care is in crisis and needs immediate action. Many problems need to be identified, and solutions must be offered. I offer mine. I have had years of background experience dealing with major Fortune 500 companies.
Still, my observations are mine alone as an offer of help.
The training of community care employees is limited and not defined, so each question is answered with personal opinions gathered from another untrained employee.
Example: I was waiting at the community care office for some records, and a gentleman walking by asked if I was being helped. I responded yes. He said if you have any questions, I should be able to help because I run this place.
I asked him a question to which I already knew the answer. His answer was uninformed. When I offered the correct answer, he responded that it was up to Congress, as you know how they are.
I said yes, I do, and I know how uninformed people like you, who don't know the answers, blame Congress for covering up for your lack of knowledge. Thanks for your offer to help.
This example demonstrates that a lack of organization, poor management, and leadership causes the problems.
The lack of organization leads to many delays in our veterans' care. Some are urgent and should be expedited.
An example of an organizational problem was when an outside specialist treated me. The Doctor said he could not give me the type of care I needed because of conditions he found that required another specialist. He is required to fill out a Request for Service (RFS).
Responses to a routine RFS take weeks, sometimes months, to receive authorization, and veterans' conditions were at their worst by the time approval was made.
The primary cause of delays is not the high workload of community care employees. A lack of organization to streamline the service results in a smaller workload.
Solution: Outside specialists authorized to treat our veterans should have the same authority as an in-house VA Doctor. They would send the referral directly to an in-network specialist. Cutting delays by 98%.
Many other problems need to be addressed, and I hope to offer acceptable resolutions.
A common problem is that VA Doctors responsible for the veteran's care are not current with medical advancements. Example: I was examined by a VA Doctor who was a specialist. He supported his findings with the 'Harrison Principals of Internal Medicine'. Personal research told me that his information was outdated. I then spoke with Dr. Longo' the Editor in Chief of the 'Harrison Principals of Internal Medicine.' He agreed that the Doctor's findings were outdated' and referred me to a current edition of the journal. Needless to say, the VA doctor changed his opinion of the exam when it was brought to his attention that he was reading an outdated edition. Instances like his do indeed happen. Many VA Drs. have been overly tasked and received little support. It is no wonder many of the finest professionals retire or leave the VA service.
I am willing to help identify the problems and find the solutions.
Semper Fi
