This insanity did not originate at the local VA, this originated from the Obozo administration. More of the same crap they are known for.
Traitorous Bastards.
However, the Director of the Cemetery is from CHICAGO.
I suspect institutional IGNANCE and miscommunication with no intent, good or bad, either way.
That's usually how things end up looking like the Antichrist is making all the calls. That's how he swings anyway!