Posted on May 9, 2020
SSgt Lisa J. Markland
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I have a pretty 'complicated' medical case but the VA continues to refuse at times to even consult with me despite internal VA referrals for the consults. They also refuse to refer me to anyone who possibly CAN help-- or the Mission Act options don't have any providers for the care needed within hours of me. Then they refuse to cover many of the meds that outside specialists suggest, costing me >$3,000 per year out-of-pocket. Is this OK at any level and would anyone have any suggestions for how to get the needed care? This way preceeded COVID-19 issues but continues despite it. I've been told the doctors won't even agree to a telehealth or video health consult at the VA across a few departments and programs. I'd already involved a senator's office a few years back and have made almost no progress. Help, please?
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SSG Walter R Cooke JR
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They have Lawyers who specialize in t MEDICIAL ISSUES and Malpractice
Most work on comtengency. Check the OBOMA UPDATES FOR VA CARE.
GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS
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PO2 Lorraine Corso
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PV2 Tommy Smith
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I have recently gone through some similar stuff with a total knee replacement and dental implants. Some of the advice below is good. If you want a response in 3 weeks or less skip the, letter writing to you congressman, senator, and POTUS it takes to long for a response. Skip the VSO most are form pushers.
CALL THE White House VA Hotline: [login to see] .
Calls are answered by a live agent 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The hotline is staffed by more than 60 agents who have had extensive training on VA programs and services. Most of these agents are a Veteran, military family member, caregiver or a survivor.
I had to call the 3 times in the last 6 mo. and each time they responded with a phone call in 2 - 3 weeks and they were able to resolve the issue and get my benefits in another week or so. If you don't Beleave me try it.
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MAJ Shawn Granger
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What are the complex medical issues that you see care for? Knowing that makes advice much easier to give as an orthopedic surgeon on this feed. I’d agree with a congressional or state senator or DAV rep investion into your case to get approved care assistance but they only work as well as the representatives office staff works.
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SGT James Hammons
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No, but you representation. Go to WWP OR VFW. Get a service officer involved.
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SGT James Hammons
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SGT Janet Wyatt
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Oh boy that’s the can of worms I live in!
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PFC Ray Aquila
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Send a letter to both Veteran's Chairpersons in the House/Senate. Their Chief of Staff and staff members will respond. At the same time get a hold of a Service Rep in your area. Next solicit an approved outside VA attorney. In other words FLOOD the HALLS. Oh! Forgot......Your Congressman/woman/Senator. It appears someone has drop the lead ball. There is no cause for this treatment of a Veteran no matter what. Another I forgot. GO TO THE SOURCE. Secretary Of the Department of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough. McDonough has BOASTED about changes. Let McDonough change these EXCUSES. Good Luck.
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SPC Don Goffaux
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I too had a similar problem all i had to say to the doctor was. . .
" Your violating your Hippocratical oath of do no harm by refusing me treatment ! "
But you have to say it exactly as i quoted it to make it legally binding !
And if they still refuse sue & take his license away!
You will be amazed how fast they will reverse their actions because they know they can lose their medical license!
Sincerely, SNAFU
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SSgt Mathew Cummings
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Have you contacted a rep from the VSO office to represent you? Filed a congressional complaint? I am a VFW VSO and yes this happens. We have means to go about this and actions taken to file appropriate things to proceed. Have you been before a VA judge yet? If you contact a VSO from a nationwide organization(VFW, AL, DAV, etc...) they are located in the BVA and have better access to resources to help you.
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