Francisco Paz, Jr. M.S, Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Veteran Readiness & Employment Service VR&E supervisor, Mr. Francisco Paz, received on July 6th, my request to change counselor. and as of today, such request remains pending, due, in part, to Mr. Paz's created misunderstandings El Paso Texas

UPDATE #1

Since July 5th, I requested a change of counselor, a request denied by Mr. Francisco Paz, the supervisor of VR&E counselor Mr. Mauricio Solis, on or around July 25th. Although I respect this decision, I fundamentally disagree with it. Given this denial, it is crucial that I continue to document our situation as a safeguard against any arbitrary decisions from Mr. Solis.

These gentlemen, Mr. Paz and Mr. Solis, fundamentally, lack the autonomy over the decisions they make. After careful examination of available documents, spanning years of interactions with VA employees, I've understood that they simply follow directives from higher authorities.

My criticisms of the AFGE Union are well-known. As this union essentially holds sway over VA staff, it's my firm belief that the union's leadership is the driving force behind the irresponsible actions by Mr. Solis, to include Mr. Paz's refusal to grant my request for a counselor change. Mr. Paz and Mr. Solis seemingly cannot refuse the union's directives for fear of jeopardizing their livelihoods and those of their families. This power dynamic within the VA offers a plausible explanation for the pattern of misconduct evident in the documentation, which, incidentally, is available for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review.

Lastly, I want to stress that when a veteran requests a change of counselor or physician, this request should be honored. Failure to do so seemingly endorses further maltreatment of the veteran by VA employees under the influence of the AFGE Union. I sincerely hope that the Secretary will take note of this.

below, a request is being put forth for the supervisor to address an issue involving Mr. Solis, who left his office during business hours and subsequently blamed the veterans for missing a scheduled appointment. This pattern of behavior, unfortunately, seems to be a manipulative tactic employed by some VA employees, which undermines the system by placing undue blame on the veterans.  The reader can see all the inconsistencies associated with Mr. Mauricio Solis here: https://www.ripoffreport.com/report/mauricio-solis-vocational/el-paso-texas-series-erratic-1526538

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Dear Mr. Francisco Paz, Jr. M.S,                                                                   July 27, 2023

Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring your attention to an incident that transpired recently involving Mr. Mauricio Solis, a VR&E counselor in your department.

On June 30, 2023, I had an appointment with Mr. Solis, to which I arrived promptly at 3 PM as per my earlier communication. However, I was informed by the receptionist that Mr. Solis had left for the day, despite it being within his stated office hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. On arrival at my home, I discovered an email from Mr. Solis, indicating that he had cancelled our appointment due to my supposed absence.

The communication issue and the mismatch in understanding are concerning and pose questions about the professionalism and accountability within your office. This incident, I believe, forms part of a larger pattern of irregularities that have a negative impact on the department's operational process and overall efficiency, as well as my ability to achieve my goal of obtaining a job in IT.

I kindly request you, as Mr. Mauricio Solis's supervisor, to review this situation thoroughly. I believe your insights and understanding will be essential in determining whether this conduct aligns with the leadership and organizational values we uphold in the VR&E office.

I also respectfully request that you devise a plan to correct this issue to prevent similar situations from recurring in the future. It is crucial that we maintain a professional and reliable service for all parties involved, ensuring trust and credibility within the workplace.

Lastly, I would appreciate if you could provide me with a documented copy of your corrective action plan. This will not only assure me of your commitment to addressing this issue but will also help reinforce my confidence in your leadership to manage such situations effectively.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. I am confident in your ability to handle this situation appropriately and look forward to your response.