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To: Jdaasoc who wrote (78499)	10/17/2004 10:10:15 PM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793914

Hi John, The VA Freeze is not system wide. New and very elaborate VA Medical Centers are being built right now. They are being being fully staffed. I don't know anything about staff pay raises... I do know my personal VA Veteran's disability benefit will be increased for the 22nd consecutive year on January 1. The senior advisor to the Secretary of the Veterans' Administration is a former SFer and a good friend of mine. Would you like for me to ask him any questions? uw

To: Jdaasoc who wrote (78499)	10/17/2004 11:26:01 PM
From: Captain Jack	Respond to of 793914

The 3 VA hospitals within 1 1/2 hrs of me are all being upgraded and I've heard of no staffing problems. The two clinics even closer are fully staffed with the exception of 1 doctor who is being replaced. One hospital has been going through an unbelierveable upgrade. One of the clinics is only a few years old. Never a problem scheduling any service and my primary doc will see me in less than 2 weeks if an appt is requested-- sooner if requested. My %age has gone up twice - in the past 18 months and every year since 1968 I've recd a cost of living adj in January. Many doctors are fleeing private practice and would love a secure VA position.