VA worker's job status remains unclear after reinstatement

James Stancil, a veteran and worker at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, is facing uncertainty after being fired last month. Last week, he received an email saying the termination was canceled. However, he remains on administrative leave, and as of Monday, he has not received any back pay. Stancil has been trying to manage his finances carefully. He is considering donating plasma to earn money and has started a GoFundMe page to help pay his bills. He expressed frustration as he cannot file for unemployment benefits because his firing has been reversed, but he is still not receiving any pay. Stancil, 61, worked as a supply technician and was close to completing his probationary period when he was let go. The situation is complicated by ongoing legal battles. Earlier this month, federal judges ordered the reinstatement of many probationary employees like Stancil. However, the Trump administration is seeking to block this order in the Supreme Court. When asked if he thinks he will get his job back, Stancil replied that he has no idea. The VA has stated that they are following court orders regarding probationary employees but have not commented further due to ongoing litigation.