Is the V.A. on the road to reform with the new director?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:02:13 -0400

The V.A. is implementing many new strategies to improve itself and to offer better care. These seem to be steps in the right direction. The new Director's improvements are veteran driven changes. I know for those waiting for change the changes cannot come fast enough. http://www.va.gov/opa/bios/secretary.asp

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Response by SGT Scott Bell made Aug 29 at 2015 12:04 PM

SGT Scott Bell — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:04:59 -0400

yes

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 29 at 2015 12:58 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:58:42 -0400

Perhaps a new director will make a difference over time if the director is able to change the culture at the top and middle levels of the VA administration CPT Private RallyPoint Member. GEN Shinseki attempted to move the VA in new direction. As a responsible director he assumed responsibility for the failures which took place under his leadership in the South West.
Changing the culture takes lots of effort and requires significant internal support and buy in as well as support from Congressional oversight committees. I certainly hope Robert A. McDonald will succeed to change the culture and improve the administration of the VA, the benefits evaluation process and the treatment and care of veterans.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 29 at 2015 2:20 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 14:20:44 -0400

There will be more scandals.

Response by SGT Forrest Stewart made Aug 29 at 2015 2:43 PM

SGT Forrest Stewart — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 14:43:24 -0400

I highly doubt it.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 29 at 2015 8:07 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:07:37 -0400

The problem he has inherited a forest with many cancerous trees at all levels, but he can't find them fast enough. There is not enough integrity in the VA to be self policing in some VA hospitals or centralized operations.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Aug 29 at 2015 8:47 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:47:15 -0400

Eventually... :)

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2015 8:54 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:54:15 -0400

It would seem not.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Aug 29 at 2015 11:47 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 23:47:44 -0400

I sure hope so.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Aug 30 at 2015 11:08 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 11:08:27 -0400

The bigger difference will come when CONgress fully funds all the VA requirements to care for veterans now and in the future...

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 1 at 2015 2:24 AM

PO1 John Miller — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 02:24:23 -0400

Well, Secretary McDonald certainly seems to have the background to succeed in his position. Not only is he a proven businessman but he's a veteran himself so he has a vested interest in reforming the department.