got my RA approved, in the email that my RAC sent if says “The decision-making official has approved your accommodation TO WHAT YOU ORIGINALLY REQUESTED.” I was too exited after way of over a year of worry so I scrolled and signed the form didn’t think much of it then. But now….since I’ve had time to think into it…..
My original request was on my 0857a which says full time permanent REMOTE work with ability to move in support of diagnosis (this will actually be needed, not now but eventually, I may need assistance at home but will be able to work functionally and well. my conditions are complex. My son currently assists, but eventually when he’s an adult he will will not be at my beck and call) it does not match what they put in block 8 of the 0857f which states the accommodation you requested is : and in the box it says full time TELEWORK. that is not what I requested. yes this is medically necessary eventually needed for family support especially if my condition worsens while at home and working. (Come at you if you will but the move will legitimately be medically necessary years down the road, not immediately). Another genuine question, are hardship waivers a thing with the VA in these circumstances when I can perform my job?
On the approval they checked block 9 Accommodation Decision: approved requested accommodation.
They also didn’t fill in block 10 which should have the effective date. I’d been on an interim.
they put in block 12 which applies to alternative accommodations: accommodation will support employee in performing essential functions , but this isn’t an alternative accommodation as I was told by RAC the above and box 9 on the approval.
the top of the form does say if anything is incorrect to contact as soon as possible. no response yet, but it is incorrect. the DMO had to see my 0857a which lists my functional limitations but no medical as well as my request.
another main concern: telework is different than remote
advice please, don’t judge, you don’t know my medical history. are they obligated to amend it to make it accurately reflect what they say they approved which was my original request as well as put a start date and is filling block 12 a procedural error?
TIA. Asking genuinely for authentic answers Without judgement. I am still grateful, but you see the issue here.