SPC Ray Blaylock5707179<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I called it the other day to Complain about being belittled by my PCP at the VA. i was Told and i quote " If you cant lose weight on your own, Ill encourage you by tapering you Off all your Narcotics "( Lortab and Xanax) . Followed by the comment " I am not a drug dealer, And I wont be Your drug dealer" This was very belittling to me and condescending . Not sure if calling the Complaint line will do any good or not. Any one have any Ideals? I have complained to the Local Patient advocate which did no good and have tried to get a appointment with Chief of staff at local VA. Which with everything going on i have not been successful at all.Has anyone used the " White house VA complaint line?2020-03-27T07:34:11-04:00SPC Ray Blaylock5707179<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I called it the other day to Complain about being belittled by my PCP at the VA. i was Told and i quote " If you cant lose weight on your own, Ill encourage you by tapering you Off all your Narcotics "( Lortab and Xanax) . Followed by the comment " I am not a drug dealer, And I wont be Your drug dealer" This was very belittling to me and condescending . Not sure if calling the Complaint line will do any good or not. Any one have any Ideals? I have complained to the Local Patient advocate which did no good and have tried to get a appointment with Chief of staff at local VA. Which with everything going on i have not been successful at all.Has anyone used the " White house VA complaint line?2020-03-27T07:34:11-04:002020-03-27T07:34:11-04:00Sgt Private RallyPoint Member5708111<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would drop it, and I am not sure why this warrants a RallyPoint post. The VA and our country have enough to contend with now and in the future.Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2020 11:52 AM2020-03-27T11:52:43-04:002020-03-27T11:52:43-04:00SGT Chris Padgett5716213<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Without knowing your full story, I have to question what losing weight and curbing pain meds have to do with one another.<br />There certainly seems to be a ethical issue if what you're saying is the case.<br />I would go ahead and use the VA's compliant process. To include the White House complaint line. In addition, you also have the right to make a complaint via the state medical board. <br />At the very least, I would request to change PCP's or even CBOC's if that's an option.Response by SGT Chris Padgett made Mar 29 at 2020 2:56 PM2020-03-29T14:56:57-04:002020-03-29T14:56:57-04:00SGT Michael Hearn5717889<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hello, fellow veterans, I saw this post and it does raise many questions.<br />Like under normal circumstances the VA is seriously lacking in proficiency.<br />My primary care doctor canceled my appointment to go on vacation, My dentist<br />scheduled my appointments so far apart and does little when I do they do the bare minimum to justify their paychecks, in turn, they are letting my teeth rot out. My dentures no longer fit right.<br />What the Hell are we the veterans paying these people for? I wrote a blank check to the Government when I was 18 years old with my life and was promised if I made it home Medical care would be provided. I am 100%SC and have been for 24 years. The VA needs to spend more on veteran patient<br />care than on million-dollar paintings on the walls of the VA clinics. More timely appointments and results that benefit the veteran.Response by SGT Michael Hearn made Mar 29 at 2020 11:59 PM2020-03-29T23:59:33-04:002020-03-29T23:59:33-04:002020-03-27T07:34:11-04:00