Article Title: VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claims
Article Excerpt: "...Veterans’ disability benefits claims were blindly rubber-stamped by a senior veterans service representative (VSR) at the Philadelphia VA Regional Benefit Office for years, resulting in an estimated $2.2 million in improper payments, a government watchdog report has found. ...While it was known that the employee was firing off approvals at slapdash speed, the individual was backed strongly by supervisors in the regional office, who shielded them from being held accountable. ..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
