The Department of Veterans' Affairs keeps secret a damning report on its own staff shortages and delays in processing compensation.
The Department of Veterans' Affairs kept secret a damning report on its own staff shortages and delays in processing compensation.
"Now, this is not welfare for somebody that served. This is worker's compensation legislation for injuries that have occurred in connection to your workplace." The Department of Veterans Affairs told Ms Morris her claim has not been processed yet because the legislation is complex."The legislation has been out for at least 20 years," she said.The frustration of veterans and serving members with pending claims has been worsened by DVA's refusal to make a report on its processes public.The ABC gained a copy of the report through a Freedom of Information request.
Alan Ashmore, who served in Vietnam and advocates on behalf of his fellow veterans, tried to get a copy of the report through Freedom of Information for months, but was knocked back.I guess any Australian when they're finding barriers being put up, we get suspicious. What are they hiding? Who are they protecting?" he said.
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