I'm aware of what is able to be upgraded. they were V fares.

Again, the post is not about us not being upgraded to F. That's entirely separate issue I'm waiting to hear back about from DL. The issue/question is the timing of processing the upgrades and leaving other elites out of luck with respect to being able to improve their elite-eligible seat. I was under the impression that these should be processed before boarding actually takes place. At least that's what my experience has always been.