Post Tag: "oakland VA"

congresswomen speier and lee

2nd Annual Veterans Fix-It Event

On March 25th, 2013 by Rob Kane

Congresswomen Jackie Speier and Barbara Lee are hosting this year’s Veterans Fix-It event. They are collaborating with the American Legion War Memorial Commission to bring assistance to veterans for their issues with the VA. Attendees will be able to pose questions for Jackie Speier and Barbara Lee and work with their staff representatives to [...]

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allison hickey

VA Cites California Productivity Gains As More Veterans Wait

On March 21st, 2013 by Rob Kane

Center for Investigative Reporting – A top Department of Veterans Affairs official told a congressional committee today that the agency’s decision to temporarily shutter and retrain staff at its troubled Oakland office proved so successful that the agency has employed the same tactics to speed the delivery of benefits to disabled veterans in Los [...]

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Aaron Glantz

Congratulations to Aaron Glantz

On October 19th, 2012 by Rob Kane

The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has awarded Aaron Glantz with Journalist of the Year. He detailed the story of a veteran whose claims determination was five years and counting, uncovering an average wait time of 313 days for VA claims in the Oakland VA office. This story about the [...]

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Michael Blecker Speaks at Veterans Day Dinner

The Oakland VA Problem is an Issue for All Veterans: Response to the KQED Forum

On August 6th, 2012 by Michael Blecker

After stepping up to serve our country, veterans should not be shortchanged access to their benefits. In no other area, in or out of government, would this wait time be acceptable. So why is it okay for veterans? The Veterans Benefits system is extremely complex and difficult to navigate, particularly for those veterans suffering from [...]

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