Originally Posted by
cb1111
Incorrect. TSA has paid thousands of valid claims. It takes forever for the claim to be processed but something damaged at a checkpoint is pretty clearcut. What is more of a problem is when a claim is filed regarding something in checked baggage where the cause of the damage (TSA, airline, customer) may not be so evident.
If the screener drops my camera then I'll submit a claim and include a copy of the bill (or other proof of value.) If they drop my toothbrush then I'll just buy a new once since it was overdue anyway.
Could you provide a cite for you information about the number of claims TSA has paid? The TSA website is not acceptable, because as screeners and supervisors tell us all the time, it is not kept up-to-date.
Have you submitted a claim? Were you paid? Or are you just posting random speculation based on what the website alleges might happen? If so, did you submit it at the time of the incident? I understand that at some checkpoints, the claim form has to be requested from the supervisor and you must also supply all details to the supervisor at that time or the claim will automatically be denied. If you do not have the time to do this before your flight, then your claim will be denied.
How long do you keep receipts? What do you do if the camera was a gift?
Ever wonder how one begins to research a 6-month old claim? or why one waits 6 months to pretend to look at a claim? There shouldn't be very many claims, right, because everyone knows TSOs are honest and professional and well-trained and besides, have you ever seen a TSO damage anything at a checkpoint? I have only witnessed it once, so it probably really never happens, it's all just lying pax trying to get innocent hard-working TSOs in trouble.