Can the VA refuse to treat a 100% service-connected veteran citing their case as "too complex," and also refuse to outsource them for care?

I feel it's totally wrong that they will not cover other doctors medications. And I can't even fathom them not outsourcing someone if they don't know what they're doing. I have been outsourced every time because personally I won't let the VA touch me.

It's a sad day when America doesn't take care of the people who sacrificed to protect her.
As someone else stated, contact your local congressman/congresswoman.
We deserve better. Don't take their denial of service as an answer. It sounds like a breach of contract.
Remember, they spend millions of $ to put in new rocks/boulders/shrubbery/walk paths in front of their buildings but won't spend the $ taking care of the vets keeping them free.
Good luck and thank you for sharing.

To answer, no, they can't.. they have to send you out to the community. If they deny treatment, your can actually take that up with jag and sue for lack of care. Your clinic is being fucking lazy as shit. This is why trump did what he did and was making us veterans get better care

I think I went straight to the ombudsman with my problem. For some reason, the woman I spoke with wanted my husbands details, and I am sorry, he is a vet, I am the retiree!

Yes, they can and do all the time. They've been doing it to me for over 4 years now. Absolutely ruined my life and has really been hard on my loved ones.
The hardest thing was that no one cares. I guess people assume you deserve it or they just don't care. Even people on Rally Point turned their backs on me. No one cares and they don't want to hear about it.
As long as I don't talk about my health situation and the fact that this country has failed me in that regard big time, I'm fine.
I still love my country and think it's the best country ever! Just help the people that sacrificed their health for their service.
I'm really sorry to hear your having trouble. Just because I'm in this situation doesn't mean you have to be. It sounds like you've been going through it for awhile though.
I have an amazing wife and family, they and my faith are the only reasons I'm still here.
I really wish you the best.

I strongly suggest that you contact the VA Office of Inspector General in Washington and also cc the letter to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. I have never heard of a situation as you describe.

You can file a complaint with the VA's OIG which may get you a response. Doubtful. Or you can contact the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) which is more responsive to complaints like your your's. I worked for the VA & followed the VA's OIG reports for years. Met with OIG investigators before during investigations. They tend to lean towards protecting the VA. The OSC is the better choice.

Call the white house hotline .it does wonders . Every survey u fill out nuke them . Call patient advocate. If u sit back nothing will get done . Over their head is only way . Be relentless

We should vote out then remove anyone who is reducing current Military Members pay & suggesting that those people can have Food Stamps?
Also not paying for the treatment needs of a disabled veteran.

SSgt Markland,
I spoke with a friend of mine who is in upper management at the VA in Dallas and he recommended that you see the patient advocate at the VA (if you have not already done this). The first step would be to send a letter to your congress person and they are to respond within 72 hours. There are 2 other steps you can take as well but the advocate would know. The VA has a responsibility to address your health issues, whether they can address the problem or not. There is a program called community care where providers in the community agree to accept VA payment. If you have already looked into this then your next step is to contact your representative. I'm sorry that you are having this problem,,,,As a healthcare provider of many decades it is a travesty for you to get the run around when the VA has the mission established by President Lincoln to care for those who have borne the battle. Good luck....