In working with the VA...it's all about filling out the paper work. When it's all done to their liking then they come through with flying colors.
I don't agree with this assesment at all.
I have had problems getting care.I am retired USAF,only 56 and have not been able to work for two years.Cant afford ins and will not use the ER as my provider.They have me classified as a g8.Im also a gulf war vet.
I tried for 2 years to get a stress test. Finally got insurance and had the test. Three blockages. Unfortunately the indian doctor who put them in screwed up and I had a heart attack anyway.
But if you want to see government run health care in action, go to the VA. And if you see a caucasion tech or nurse, or an American doctor, take a picture. It’ll probably be worth something someday.
Hi Bro. They are still trying to kill me with pills.
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I’m disappointed in Dr. Roth’s article. My father, a WWII vet of the Ardennes and Patton’s 3rd Army, died today in the Mpls VA at age 91. Over the last 3 years, the care he received was good-to-very good. Yes, there were irritating SNAFUs, and records nightmares - most dealing with audiology and hearing aids - and some curious lack of communications between the medical staff, but I have to give the Minneapolis VA a high passing grade.
I think I’m qualified; being as a retired biomedical engineer and cardiovascular physiologist. In fact, the VA staff went out of their way to be helpful and to provide services.
I will be circumspect so as to not get anyone in trouble. Several times my father was prompted to describe ailments as service-connected so he would not have to pay for the therapy. Being old-school, he said, “Hell no, they are not.”
An aside - as a army veteran from 1971-1973, I have not enrolled in the VA system so have no stories of my own.
Never.