Posted on Feb 8, 2023
Should we, Veterans, trust our VA-Supplied Medicos?
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I'm learning not to trust civilian VA Clinicians.
Alright, you'll need a touch of backstory...
This year, when I had to recertify for Oxygen Therapy, the Bonsai regulator failed, dumping oxygen, unregulated into my body, before I was subjected to the "ambient air" test, thus meaning that as I exerted myself and before, I was unknowingly hyper-oxygenated.
The technician recorded the numbers, without knowing this.
I found the error latter in the day, when my B-type tanks were lasting about two hours on the three lpm setting.
Once I reported the failure to this learned person, they refused to recert me.
Now, at the date I was given oxygen therapy, I scored low enough (at-rest, ambient air) to be issued a battery-powered unit, much like the Inogen III, per the VA's own policies.
But, this fluff has attempted to deride my understanding that emphysema & COPD don't improve like that.
Even my wife's ChampVA-approved physician backs my understandings of the situation.
So, how well do you trust VA Medicos?
Alright, you'll need a touch of backstory...
This year, when I had to recertify for Oxygen Therapy, the Bonsai regulator failed, dumping oxygen, unregulated into my body, before I was subjected to the "ambient air" test, thus meaning that as I exerted myself and before, I was unknowingly hyper-oxygenated.
The technician recorded the numbers, without knowing this.
I found the error latter in the day, when my B-type tanks were lasting about two hours on the three lpm setting.
Once I reported the failure to this learned person, they refused to recert me.
Now, at the date I was given oxygen therapy, I scored low enough (at-rest, ambient air) to be issued a battery-powered unit, much like the Inogen III, per the VA's own policies.
But, this fluff has attempted to deride my understanding that emphysema & COPD don't improve like that.
Even my wife's ChampVA-approved physician backs my understandings of the situation.
So, how well do you trust VA Medicos?
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I've not had any issues with VA that I didn't have with Civilian Doctors. The biggest difference is the Civilian side can be driven by profit, while the VA has to be concerned about cost. Now I carry a Medicare Advantage Plan still, but I've not had any more hassle out of VA than I did dealing with Insurance Companies.
I have a friend that is Malpractice Lawyer. A half hour conversation with him and you wouldn't trust ANY doctor.
If you think they have gotten your testing wrong, have you seen the Patient Advocate about the issue?
I have a friend that is Malpractice Lawyer. A half hour conversation with him and you wouldn't trust ANY doctor.
If you think they have gotten your testing wrong, have you seen the Patient Advocate about the issue?
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PFC Edgar Mosier
Actually, Sir, the medical woes started way before that, and did include both medicos of both ilks.
My family's problem came while our near-saintly mother was a practicing Licensed Psychiatric Technical Nurse (LPTN), back on March 15, 1979 (two days after my 21st birthday), when Kenneth L. Mosier (age 18) died at Ft. Hood due to actual medical neglect, thus setting into motion, what could not be codified in 1979 as my PTSD.
That self-same depression (under-rated PTSD) is understood as a contributing factor for COPD, hypertension, coronary disease, and other problems.
All of that took 42 years to actually gain the perceived VA benefits that I now have. But, as I have explained, I'd gladly turn down all of my 100% rating to have my baby-brother to feed, dress, care for, and even monetarily support again.
Speaking of Patient Advocate, the best has been Senator Marco Rubio, because those at the VA are supported by the same VA, don't we know...
Yep, medicos are almost as "sharky" as most attorneys: BTW, how about those that profit where SSA attorneys are not legally allowed to? Yes, we know those "Post-Service" ambulance chasers that profit with percentages, instead of set fees (like SSA attorneys by law must operate by)...
My family's problem came while our near-saintly mother was a practicing Licensed Psychiatric Technical Nurse (LPTN), back on March 15, 1979 (two days after my 21st birthday), when Kenneth L. Mosier (age 18) died at Ft. Hood due to actual medical neglect, thus setting into motion, what could not be codified in 1979 as my PTSD.
That self-same depression (under-rated PTSD) is understood as a contributing factor for COPD, hypertension, coronary disease, and other problems.
All of that took 42 years to actually gain the perceived VA benefits that I now have. But, as I have explained, I'd gladly turn down all of my 100% rating to have my baby-brother to feed, dress, care for, and even monetarily support again.
Speaking of Patient Advocate, the best has been Senator Marco Rubio, because those at the VA are supported by the same VA, don't we know...
Yep, medicos are almost as "sharky" as most attorneys: BTW, how about those that profit where SSA attorneys are not legally allowed to? Yes, we know those "Post-Service" ambulance chasers that profit with percentages, instead of set fees (like SSA attorneys by law must operate by)...
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CPT Lawrence Cable
PFC Edgar Mosier - Actually, VA and SSA attorney's both get 25% of the back pay, but the SSA Attorney maxes out at $7200, VA is 6000.00
SSI attorney's get the same max as the VA, $6000.00
SSI attorney's get the same max as the VA, $6000.00
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CPT Lawrence Cable
CPT Lawrence Cable - Read that and I have it wrong. VA does not Max out at $6000, but the maximum fee that VA will pay directly is 20% of the past due benefits. If you agree to pay more, they give you the entire amount and you are responsible for the legal fees. Any amount of 33% is considered excessive.
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PFC Edgar Mosier
CPT Lawrence Cable - You are a man that I can respect: You note your errs.
I attempt to, and I never discount gaining a better insight: I may be a "country-boy"...
Because, like my redneck friends, I have a mind. Difference? We, Countryfolk, actually can change our mind.
I attempt to, and I never discount gaining a better insight: I may be a "country-boy"...
Because, like my redneck friends, I have a mind. Difference? We, Countryfolk, actually can change our mind.
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I trust most VA providers about as far as I could throw a B52 airframe. If you believe the tests were inaccurate due to equipment failure, have the repair statements for said piece of equipment in hand and request your physician order new tests to be completed. IF the secondary tests reveal similar results, there's probably not much you can do to change their minds.
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PFC Edgar Mosier
Actually, I am going to use my Medicare to circumvent that.
I didn't explain that I'm a rare duck in that it took me 42 years to get my due Service-Connection, after the SSA declared me Disabled.
I thank Sen. Rubio for checking.
So, at 63, I got my Medicare.
I didn't explain that I'm a rare duck in that it took me 42 years to get my due Service-Connection, after the SSA declared me Disabled.
I thank Sen. Rubio for checking.
So, at 63, I got my Medicare.
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I have had 4 different docs certify me for oxygen, when re certifying at va, didn't quite meet the gal's numbers so they took it away.
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