I retired from whistle blower status at the VA two years ago. My many years accomplished lots of changes here, in Dayton, Ohio (all documented online via a Google search of my name) but the entire ordeal was totally exhausting. At some point in time there came a moment when I had to face the fact that this job was bigger than me and I had every right to be happy. With that thought in mind I concluded Id done my part and I moved on. I never planned to do battle with the VA, never contemplated it would consume eight years of my life but it did and I did the best I could. The level of collusion and deception could wear the Devil himself to threads. My love for Americas Veterans compelled me and propelled me forward until I became completely frazzled and had to pass the reigns to whoever was next in line. The current revelations are kinda anti-climatic because these accusations totally mimic my allegations from years ago. Then, multiple media sources, Dayton Daily News, Washington Post and many TV news outlets, when I repeatedly told them These people will do any damn thing for the next pay-raise or the next bonus...They would tell me Mr. Hampton we simply do not believe ALL these VA executives are LYING and we can no longer print or broadcast your allegations. The final interview was when a Dayton Daily News reporter, Ben Sutherly, (after multiple in person interviews) told me Well, Mr. Hampton, I do believe that YOU believe this is the truth as if I was a mental patient hallucinating these stories. After two week long hunger strikes outside of the front gates of the Dayton VA, one heat stroke, four IG investigations (they were found guilty each time) and another four Board of Investigations, that was the last straw for me. I simply could not take anymore! Oh, what a difference 10 years make! As a US Army Veteran, who was born and raised on the SS of Chicago I must confess...battling with the Veterans Administration was, without a doubt, the most difficult time of my life. I take great pride in knowing the cloak has finally been lifted and the truth is much closer to coming out than I was able to reveal. I have no pride of authorship in this battle. My single goal was to help MY veterans get better care. However that will be accomplished is really fine with me.
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 04:38:29 +0000
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