Annual cost of Compensation and Pension Exams that are inadequate for rating purposes
| Tracking # |
24-11012-F 24-11094-F |
| Submitted | March 29, 2024 |
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From: Gary
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am writing to request information regarding the annual expenditure on Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations performed by contract agencies that are ultimately deemed inadequate for rating purposes. As a concerned citizen, I believe it is essential to understand the financial impact of these insufficient examinations on the VA's budget and the potential resources that could be better allocated to serve our veterans effectively.
Specifically, I am requesting the following information:
The total annual cost of C&P examinations conducted by contract agencies on behalf of the VA.
The number of C&P examinations performed by contract agencies each year.
The percentage and number of C&P examinations performed by contract agencies that are found to be inadequate for rating purposes annually.
The estimated total cost of C&P examinations performed by contract agencies that are deemed inadequate for rating purposes each year.
This information will help shed light on the scale of the issue and the financial implications of inadequate C&P examinations performed by contract agencies. It will also assist in identifying potential areas for improvement in the examination process and contract oversight, ensuring that our veterans receive the proper evaluations they deserve while maximizing the efficient use of the VA's resources.
Please provide the requested information for the most recent fiscal year available. If possible, I would also appreciate data from the past three to five fiscal years to identify any trends or patterns in the annual costs associated with inadequate C&P examinations performed by contract agencies.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your commitment to serving our nation's veterans. I look forward to your timely response.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Gary
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 29, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
Dear MuckRock News,
This email is to acknowledge receipt of your 05/16/2024; Freedom of Information Act request to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The FOIA Service received your request on 05/16/2024. Your request is being referred to the Office of Acquisition and Logistics Contracting (OAL) FOIA Office for a file search and a direct response to you. If you have any questions about the status of your request, please contact them directly at the address/email below:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Office of Acquisition and Logistics Contracting (OAL).
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
003B VACO, Suite 352B
Washington, DC 20420
Email: vacooalf@va.gov
Phone: (202) 632-5425
Fax: (202) 369-1002
Thank you for your interest in the VA.
James McCummings
Government Information Specialist
From: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
Good afternoon,
The attached letter is the initialagency decision to your 05/16/2024, request under the Freedom of InformationAct (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, submitted to the Department of VeteransAffairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Central Office FOIA Office. Please let me know if you have any questions
V/r
Colonett J. Jordan
Government Information Specialist
Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20420 Phone: (302) 415-5674
Email: Colonett.Jordan@va.gov (mailto:Colonett.Jordan@va.gov)
VA Public Access Link-Register (efoia-host.com)
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24-11094-F
From: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
Good afternoon,
Please review the attached Acknowledgment Letter to your March 29, 2024, Freedom of Information Act request sent to the VA Veterans Benefits Administration.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at FOIA.VBACO@va.gov<mailto:FOIA.VBACO@va.gov>.
Respectfully,
VBA CO FOIA Office
From: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
Good afternoon,
Please review the attached Extension Letter to your March 29, 2024, Freedom of Information Act request sent to the VA Veterans Benefits Administration.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at FOIA.VBACO@va.gov.
Respectfully,
VBA CO FOIA Office
From: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
Good afternoon,
Please review the attached Initial Agency Decision Letter and the responsive records to your March 29, 2024, Freedom of Information Act request sent to the VA Veterans Benefits Administration.
Thank you for your interest in VA. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at FOIA.VBACO@va.gov<mailto:FOIA.VBACO@va.gov>.
Sincerely,
VBA CO FOIA Office
