We applaud Congressman LaMalfa, his staff and especially the brave employees who came forward; for without their efforts, the public, Congress and most importantly, the affected veterans would have never known ???why??? these claims were never processed. <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Report-Oakland-VA-office-left-veterans-without-6088472.php?cmpid=fb-mobile&fb_ref=Default">http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Report-Oakland-VA-office-left-veterans-without-6088472.php?cmpid=fb-mobile&fb_ref=Default</a> Unfortunately, be