My husband recieves a VA pension. In Sept we had a change of income. We notified the VA and guess what? They didn't get the fax! So we had to do it again. This time they got it. Well, anyway, they told me it would take a couple of days to see if they got it. In a couple days I called and they told me it could take a couple more weeks to get our money back. In a couple weeks, I called again and they told me a month. So now the month is up and the're telling me it could be December before we see an increase in our/his pension. (he is disabled and believe me we could really use the extra money Yesterday!)
Ok, I know the military isn't known for making quick decisions, but my question to you is this:
Does it really take that long? Or am I getting the royal run around?
2006-10-19 07:47:53 · 4 answers · asked by helpme1 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, you're not getting the run around. It really does take that long to get something changed. The military is famous for its "Hurry up and wait" attitude. Sorry I couldn't be of much help. Good luck!!
2006-10-19 07:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, first off, it's not the military. It's the VA. Not even part of DOD.
We had a similar problem with my dad 2 years ago. My mother died and my sister who is financial POA changed the bank where his check is deposited and he went check-less for 6 months.
My older sister the ex-doggie, myself, and my younger sister the ex-squid finally set up a schedule and called and emailed the POC at the VA several times a day for several weeks. It took the squidlette's personal trip to his office to get it done.
Be persistent.
2006-10-19 15:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by blueprairie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the government of course it takes that long.
2006-10-19 15:35:01 · answer #3 · answered by ya girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it take that long
2006-10-19 14:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by LadyBoss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋