SGT Thomas Sullivan89795<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't know about you guys, but so far the VA medical system in Maryland, although providing decent care, is completely backlogged.<br><br>I see no reason why my intake appointment was only able to be scheduled at the earliest 5 months out from the time I tried to make it.<br><br>Same goes with Hernia Surgeries, 4 month estimated wait time if you have one and it doesn't require emergency surgery.<br><br>My best advice, if you have access to alternate insurance and medical care providers...use them.<br>VA Medical Care Timeliness2014-03-31T13:28:20-04:00SGT Thomas Sullivan89795<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't know about you guys, but so far the VA medical system in Maryland, although providing decent care, is completely backlogged.<br><br>I see no reason why my intake appointment was only able to be scheduled at the earliest 5 months out from the time I tried to make it.<br><br>Same goes with Hernia Surgeries, 4 month estimated wait time if you have one and it doesn't require emergency surgery.<br><br>My best advice, if you have access to alternate insurance and medical care providers...use them.<br>VA Medical Care Timeliness2014-03-31T13:28:20-04:002014-03-31T13:28:20-04:00SFC Robert Trodahl89838<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Retireing in November, thanks for the heads up.Response by SFC Robert Trodahl made Mar 31 at 2014 2:10 PM2014-03-31T14:10:02-04:002014-03-31T14:10:02-04:00Capt Andrew Pratt2140599<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>.Response by Capt Andrew Pratt made Dec 7 at 2016 2:22 PM2016-12-07T14:22:24-05:002016-12-07T14:22:24-05:00MAJ Kathy Silvia6058031<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Or use the MISSION ACTResponse by MAJ Kathy Silvia made Jun 30 at 2020 2:55 PM2020-06-30T14:55:09-04:002020-06-30T14:55:09-04:002014-03-31T13:28:20-04:00