Dental story with VA.
Care has been excellent. Equipment state-of-the art. But..
I paid for my implant. Then decided to have VA do the crown.
First visit to VA dentist was August 30, 2013. They imaged/x-rayed my teeth.
Next appointment with VA dentist was November 26, 2013. Complete dental exam.
Next appointment with VA dentist was February 11, 2014. They measured implant and did a root canal on adjacent tooth. Installed temporary crowns.
Next VA appointment was May 14, 2014. They measured and made molds for permanent crowns. Installed new temporaries.
Next appointment with VA dentist is in September. Hopefully I’ll get crowns.
This money saving adventure will have taken over a year. My regular dentist told me he would take two weeks.
The problem appears to be not enough doctors. Doctors cost money. Blame Obama and Congress.
And how much gas money will you end up spending, plus your TIME?
We were INCOME accessed, with 2 SS checks and 1 Navy Pension, WE make to much for hubby who is Ret. SCPO to receive VA healthcare. He has applied for disability but it is going on a year now. Flight deck hearing loss, and Retinitis due to cleaning chems has caused holes in his retinas. 60-80 were his Service years. Was on the Midway when they pulled the Amb out of Nam, off the coast of Cuba for the Missile crisis, retired off the USS INCHON.