Thank You for a great article about Supporting American Legion Baseball with fundraising efforts in San Diego County for District 22 teams.. Let’s make 2024 a great season for all the kids that play Legion Baseball in California!
Sincerely Dennis Ackerman …son Allen Ackerman who was inducted into the CA American Legion Baseball HOF last July 20,2023….for all he did for the kids he coached back in the 1960’s and 70’s..It was a great honor for him ..He had passed away in 2017..But his being remembered for he did for ALB will be cherished by his family, friends, coaches, and the hundreds of kids he coached forever!
I just completed about 6 months of tests for numerous medical problems which was requested by my Veterans Service Officer. My first visit was in a trailer parked in a grocery store parking lot. There was no Doctor present and the Physicians assistant just listened to my complaints ans said that I needed x-rays. I had to travel over 100 miles for 3 of my other appointments. Since I can no longer drive, I had to rely on other people. On my first appointment it seemed like I was interfering with the technician’s coffee break. The other visits were better, but at no time did .I see a doctor. I was previously rated at 70% disability which my primary said that I should be at 100%. I was given 80 %. The following letter was sent to VA:
COMPLAINT ABOUT OPTUM SERVE
In early August, I visited my Veterans Service Officer attempting to file for total disability. I have bad knees, lower leg and back pain. Also, at 83 years of age I am unable to work.
On August 12 I received a letter setting August 18, 2023 at 8 AM as my appointed date and time. The address turned out to be a large grocery store. I was instructed to look for an orange trailer in the parking lot. I arrived at the small trailer on time, expecting to see other veterans, but I was the only one,
I was examined by Zakaya James, a physicians assistant, who was the only medical person there. She examined me and said I had to have x-rays. I asked about the x-ray machine sitting beside me. I was told there was no x-ray tech there.
A couple of days later I received a call from Optum Serve trying to set up an appointment for x-rays in Sacramento. She stated that it was the closest place that they had a contract with. That would be about 4.5 hours for a 20 minute appointment. I no longer drive as I am in a wheelchair, and have to rely on Dial-A-Ride or someone else to transport me.
On August 29, I contacted Optum Serve and talked to Evelyn and after explaining my situation again, I was told that they were working on getting an x-ray location in the area.
If the VA has a contract with this business they should demand Optum Serve have more medical personnel on duty and find local medical facilities for x-rays or other examinations. It seems to me that they are taking advantage of the VA.
On September 29, I contacted OptumServe and talked to Robin, and again explained my situation. I again was told that they were still looking for a facility to get a contract with a facility to provide service for my x-rays. I then asked to speak to a supervisor. After several minutes Adriana told me the same thing-that they were still looking for a facility. I suggested Adventist Health in Clearlake and Sutter Lakeside in Lakeport. She said she would check those hospitals. I will continue calling them at least twice a week to try to solve this situation.
Two hours after my contact, I was called by Kasmin, one of the supervisors, to tell me that they are working on finding a site in Lakeport or Clearlake. I don’t understand the call back, but maybe I finally let them know that I was not giving up!
I have tried so hard with veterans affairs, I been getting screwed on same claim for almost 4 years, and when I catch them they puts it off on another department. I’m ashamed because I worked for veterans affairs, and watch them screw me over and over they make decisions and never use any evidence that veteran submits. My story is overwhelming and I’m stressed out. I have contacted everyone all the way DC we as veterans get treated bad. I would I tried talk to my governor got run around. Then pushed off to another department. Can I tal to some one. I’m tired this is very hurting.
The police doesn’t except the new laws that was past the congress and senate and pass by the president into law that all law enforcement agents such police and sheriff departments must be trained for PTSD. I live in California where they don’t care about the laws of discrimination for laws that protect disable veterans that suffer with PTSD ,they think that is someone else problem and they do not have to obey the laws of 54. title 1,2,3, and title 23 part B, that says all laws, rules , regulations ,and policies must comply with the disability laws and help disable people in any way they can . and older abuse laws .the count dose not take these laws excluded from them that this dose not batter . My Doctor at the VA hospital in Loma Linda, California as extrema volition between Doctor and disable vet who is being treated an unlawful .and need help to enforce these laws which comes with a $100,000.fine per violation + minimum of two years in jail + all court cost attorney fees and punitive damages . I have won 4 discriminations case already and 4 Supreme court cases California and a bunch of other case because a jury will not convict a disable veteran . we need help because even the laws are on the books they need to be enforce by the courts who are train for PTSD .if you need more information about these laws you can call me at Duke Assunto 760-820-8063 .
This is a great article. Congratulations to The American Legion Elmer Jertberg Post 299 on their 100th anniversary. In the article you referred to Diane DeLashmit as an Auxiliary official. Diane is in fact a Past Department of California President 1999-2000 hailing from Unit 299.
Thank You for a great article about Supporting American Legion Baseball with fundraising efforts in San Diego County for District 22 teams.. Let’s make 2024 a great season for all the kids that play Legion Baseball in California!
Sincerely Dennis Ackerman …son Allen Ackerman who was inducted into the CA American Legion Baseball HOF last July 20,2023….for all he did for the kids he coached back in the 1960’s and 70’s..It was a great honor for him ..He had passed away in 2017..But his being remembered for he did for ALB will be cherished by his family, friends, coaches, and the hundreds of kids he coached forever!
Thanks for the informative information about Veterans. I enjoy reading the articles you forward to me on the internet.
I just completed about 6 months of tests for numerous medical problems which was requested by my Veterans Service Officer. My first visit was in a trailer parked in a grocery store parking lot. There was no Doctor present and the Physicians assistant just listened to my complaints ans said that I needed x-rays. I had to travel over 100 miles for 3 of my other appointments. Since I can no longer drive, I had to rely on other people. On my first appointment it seemed like I was interfering with the technician’s coffee break. The other visits were better, but at no time did .I see a doctor. I was previously rated at 70% disability which my primary said that I should be at 100%. I was given 80 %. The following letter was sent to VA:
COMPLAINT ABOUT OPTUM SERVE
In early August, I visited my Veterans Service Officer attempting to file for total disability. I have bad knees, lower leg and back pain. Also, at 83 years of age I am unable to work.
On August 12 I received a letter setting August 18, 2023 at 8 AM as my appointed date and time. The address turned out to be a large grocery store. I was instructed to look for an orange trailer in the parking lot. I arrived at the small trailer on time, expecting to see other veterans, but I was the only one,
I was examined by Zakaya James, a physicians assistant, who was the only medical person there. She examined me and said I had to have x-rays. I asked about the x-ray machine sitting beside me. I was told there was no x-ray tech there.
A couple of days later I received a call from Optum Serve trying to set up an appointment for x-rays in Sacramento. She stated that it was the closest place that they had a contract with. That would be about 4.5 hours for a 20 minute appointment. I no longer drive as I am in a wheelchair, and have to rely on Dial-A-Ride or someone else to transport me.
On August 29, I contacted Optum Serve and talked to Evelyn and after explaining my situation again, I was told that they were working on getting an x-ray location in the area.
If the VA has a contract with this business they should demand Optum Serve have more medical personnel on duty and find local medical facilities for x-rays or other examinations. It seems to me that they are taking advantage of the VA.
On September 29, I contacted OptumServe and talked to Robin, and again explained my situation. I again was told that they were still looking for a facility to get a contract with a facility to provide service for my x-rays. I then asked to speak to a supervisor. After several minutes Adriana told me the same thing-that they were still looking for a facility. I suggested Adventist Health in Clearlake and Sutter Lakeside in Lakeport. She said she would check those hospitals. I will continue calling them at least twice a week to try to solve this situation.
Two hours after my contact, I was called by Kasmin, one of the supervisors, to tell me that they are working on finding a site in Lakeport or Clearlake. I don’t understand the call back, but maybe I finally let them know that I was not giving up!
Not as easy as this seems… had yo do alot if other certifications with the govt to be able to be recognized by SBA as DV business
I have tried so hard with veterans affairs, I been getting screwed on same claim for almost 4 years, and when I catch them they puts it off on another department. I’m ashamed because I worked for veterans affairs, and watch them screw me over and over they make decisions and never use any evidence that veteran submits. My story is overwhelming and I’m stressed out. I have contacted everyone all the way DC we as veterans get treated bad. I would I tried talk to my governor got run around. Then pushed off to another department. Can I tal to some one. I’m tired this is very hurting.
The police doesn’t except the new laws that was past the congress and senate and pass by the president into law that all law enforcement agents such police and sheriff departments must be trained for PTSD. I live in California where they don’t care about the laws of discrimination for laws that protect disable veterans that suffer with PTSD ,they think that is someone else problem and they do not have to obey the laws of 54. title 1,2,3, and title 23 part B, that says all laws, rules , regulations ,and policies must comply with the disability laws and help disable people in any way they can . and older abuse laws .the count dose not take these laws excluded from them that this dose not batter . My Doctor at the VA hospital in Loma Linda, California as extrema volition between Doctor and disable vet who is being treated an unlawful .and need help to enforce these laws which comes with a $100,000.fine per violation + minimum of two years in jail + all court cost attorney fees and punitive damages . I have won 4 discriminations case already and 4 Supreme court cases California and a bunch of other case because a jury will not convict a disable veteran . we need help because even the laws are on the books they need to be enforce by the courts who are train for PTSD .if you need more information about these laws you can call me at Duke Assunto 760-820-8063 .
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This is a great article. Congratulations to The American Legion Elmer Jertberg Post 299 on their 100th anniversary. In the article you referred to Diane DeLashmit as an Auxiliary official. Diane is in fact a Past Department of California President 1999-2000 hailing from Unit 299.
In the last sentence you chose the word convene prior to the info about their upcoming recess. Wondering if the word should have been Conclude?