Date: 04/21/06 18:45:09
Subject: Fw: Wes Brickner - VETS FILE No. 92-00191- (30)
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:36 AM
Subject: Wes Brickner - VETS FILE No. 92-00191- (30)
Dear Mr. Ciccollela:
I am writing to you as instructed by your secretary, Ms. Gwen Franklin. I wish to address the three emails I received yesterday regarding the reinvestigation of my claim; VETS FILE No. 92-00191-(30).
The three emails, two from Mr. Robert Wilson and one from Mr. Rosendo Cuevas. These three emails were in response to my email to Mr. Wilson in which I requested his help and his technical assistance. It also addressed the stringent restrictions Mr. Beadle was requesting in the production of "new evidence" in my case.
First, I am disturbed by the comment in Mr. Cuevas' email and what it might possibly imply.
Second, in Mr. Wilson's first email it does not appear that he is aware of what Mr. Beadle is performing in the reinvestigation of my case and he dismisses my case by stating that the National Office's legal staff has already reviewed my case and found it to be without merit.
In his second email, after speaking with Mr. Beadle, he now "back peddles" and states that Mr. Beadle has given me to April 24, 2006 to present my "new evidence".
Mr. Beadle never told me that I had a time limit, to present my "new evidence", when he first requested the production of those documents. I thought that VETS were mandated to investigate (thoroughly) veteran claims and to provide technical assistance for veterans.
When you see the binder of "new evidence" I have presented, you will see why it took me so long. I had to construct, draft and write the thirteen (13) page letter documenting the evidence and referencing all of the exhibits, make three copies of everything (one for Beadle, one for Wilson and one for my records), put everything together in the binder with numbered tabs and then mail everything out "Priority Mail" through the U.S. Post Office.
I, also, do not like that Mr. Beadle, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Cuevas correspond to me via email as opposed to a letter via U.S. Post office mail. I request that all further correspondence, to me, shall be in a letter and not email, please. They can email me, but, I request that they then mail a letter with the contents of the email, as well, for my records and for any future administrative or legal proceedings.
I humbly request that you oversee the reinvestigation of my claim.
I am attaching the thirteen page "new evidence" letter of my binder to this email for your ready reference. Mr. Beadle received his binder yesterday, April 19, 2006. Mr. Wilson should receive his binder in a few days. I would appreciate it if you would review my binder of "new evidence" which documents my thirty-five (35) year struggle and effort to secure my VRRA/USERRA rights.
The binder contains an overwhelming amount of evidence which supports the fact that I satisfied all of the requirements and criteria of VRRA/USERRA. It , also, documents the cursory initial investigation, by the DOL-LMSA and all of the subsequent decisions based on the inadequate, substandard investigation which did not even contact my true employer, the ILWU and the PMA.
It documents thirty-five (35) years of discrimination and retaliation by the ILWU/PMA against me for my concerted activities as a veteran requesting my rights through the DOL and the ILWU/PMA Grievance Proceedings.
Thank you for your patience and I hope you can assist me in securing my rights. Any help or consideration is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Wes Brickner