Have any of you ever actually tried to ask for an actual, formal legal exception to VA policy, per se?

Capt Daniel Goodman — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:49:16 -0400

I've been trying to find a way to be allowed to make use of a VA clinical program, to see if I could be allowed to volunteer to help with clinical research at the main VA hospital by us; have any of you ever actually petitioned VA, per se, for an actual legal exception to policy? I've wanted to try combining that request with seeking to be allowed to use VA voc-rehab for doing volunteer/goodwill stuff, I'd just wondered if any of you had ever actually sought such a legal exception to policy, not a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, which I've been told is an entirely different matter; any thoughts?

Response by SGT Christopher Combs made Jul 23 at 2019 4:40 AM

SGT Christopher Combs — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:40:48 -0400

I've never done a petition to the VA but I've seen documentaries that have done for medical reasons like allowing medical marijuana. So I know that's nothing like what you are wanting to do but it is worth a shot to try but like everything with the VA I'm sure it will take time. Good luck and I hope it works out.

Response by SGT Don Perkison made Jul 23 at 2019 12:04 PM

SGT Don Perkison — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:04:40 -0400

Have you joined the Million Veterans Program. It is a research project. Not sure I understood the question..

Response by Sgt Edward Smith made Nov 14 at 2019 12:24 AM

Sgt Edward Smith — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:24:40 -0500

You are one smart man, I like reading your posts and ideas. Maybe you can help me get my teeth fixed.