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To: JoSixChip; laplata
I am curious why someone would use the VA medical services rather then medicare.

Not directed at me but I will make a comment: My service connected disability (Vietnam) qualifys me for full health care benefits. Everything except dental. No co-pay. I have an appointment with the optometrist next week. They won't buy really expensive frames. I think the credit for frames is $200. The exam is free, as I said, like everything, except dental.

And...as luck would have it, the dentist in our little town gives free exams and cleaning to veterans once a year.

The VA covers a lot more than medicare.

For me.

I don't know about 0% or non-service connected disabled veterans benefits.

148 posted on 07/26/2021 2:59:00 PM PDT by Chuckster (Friends don't let friends eat farmed fish)
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To: Chuckster

Thanks for sharing that. Good post.

Last August I was contacted by the VA and now I have new glasses. I saw an ophthalmogist, not an optometrist, and he did a thorough exam. I had no idea I was qualified for eye glasses.

Welcome home!

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160 posted on 07/26/2021 4:32:19 PM PDT by laplata
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