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Thanks for the information.

The VA has been a disgrace for many years. The quality of care is similar to that provided in third-world countries. In fact, that is where many VA doctors come from! They are willing to work cheap and you get what you pay for. The Pharmacy is up-to-date, for the 1950's, and the newer drugs are not available because they are too costly. Even getting an appointment with Dr. Rahman-alBhuti may take two years. I have been waiting OVER two years for an appointment at my local VA clinic.

Don't get me started on the "wonderful" benifits of the BX/PX, and the commissary!

[SSN558]

You should contact your local American Legion Post or VFW. They are active in writing letters to politicos about the Veterans Adminstration mess. The politicos need to be made aware of the problem in greater numbers. The Legion also has the ear of Politicos in many areas, they can help.

Some congress persons, liberal democrats excluded, will also cut the red tape at VA if you call their office.

Good Luck.

[Born to be Wild]

Hmmm...I think I know Dr. Rahman-al-Bhuti. Isn't he the one with the stuffed owl on his desk? He also wears a turbin in the shape of a striking cobra, and prescribes based on his examination of goat entrails. Is that the one?