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Loads of health issues for many vets. With the new card to receive care if it is not available in a timely manor or the distance to the VA is a factor, I believe will having bearing on your choice. Did this have any bearing on your choice?
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I go to the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City. The care there is very good. The wait times there are little in most cases. I suspected I had skin cancer on the face. (California boy got too much sun and army man got too much sun.) I got into the Dermatology clinic in a couple weeks, they took care of the simple stuff right then and there. They referred me to the University of Utah Medical Center for the surgery on my face. All in all it was a very good experience. At this point, with what I know, I would rather go thru the VA if I have to do it again in the future.
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Quality of care is the top priority of course. Then convenience of location. If at all possible, I'd stay with those that spoke my language (the VA) but if the quality of care is lacking, I'd suggest commuting further for the best care.
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If I would have waited to get into the VA, I might not be here now. In 2013 My VA Doctor suspected that I had leukemia and referred me to hematologist oncology. The appointment was six months off. I went to a private oncologist and was diagnosed and completed treatment by the time I would have made the first VA appointment
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SPC Americo Garcia
I think if the VA could allow us to use both especially if closer to home would help all veterans vs going to another town. Not like they pay us cash for all trips like before takes a good three weeks to have the money back. It should be something the VA and Hospitals and clinics should use. I know the females seem to get more privileges they get to see civilian doctors rather than VA due to feelings. I say if they can do it we can too.
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