VA denies veteran's perfect kidney match

This is a sad case. But it shows how a lot of government agencies work in such a vacuum, that they themselves cannot see beyond the nose on their faces. But in all fairness, it shows that who ever wrote the policies are warped in the head as well.

This is so typical of so many of the VA Facilities...
All the decisions are made By a Panel of Morons without medical Backgrounds In DC, and dictating Policies to the Medical Staff on site...
I have First Hand Dealings... Two(2) Knees worth...
I was too over wight for replacements thru the VA but Tri-care Paid for it ... less My deductible... and since My last Knee replacement I have lost 60 pounds, since i can now walk and get around with out crutches and a walker...
DOL...

OK, here are some thoughts: First, I entirely agree it's obv tot absurd, that's a given. At the same time, however, it might, and I must emphasize, might, be statutory. If, and I specifically do meanmof, it's a statutory rule, it might be a legitimate case of the hands being tied legally administrative?y I'm not agreeing with it, it's obviously ludicrous, and needs quite def to be fixed, however, legislation might be needed. That being said, it should certainly be appealed to all levels of legislators, as well as suitable vet groups, to try to get emerg auth to do it. If any admin discretion is allowed the whole thing could also go to alt dispute resolution (ADR) as well, or, if need be, the VA choice program, or the expedited procedures rule for serious illness I've heard of might be applicable, just a thought, I don't know for certain of course, just a guess. Admin discretion about such things might well be limited in such a case, regardless of common sense. Then, too, if the kidney could be removed at a nearby hospital and transported to a VA facility, or if VA choice could allow it to be done at a nearby non VA hospital, I don't see why that couldn't also be explored. Then, also, there's the whole question of what other insurance is available to be used, Medicare or whatever, in supplement to VA or VA choice. Please understand. I entirely agree that it's a completely lunatic circumstance, one that needs to be fixed long term, as well as emerg fixed for this one specific case immediately, that is, for now, at least. I'm just trying to point out options that might not have been considered. There's also the idea of legislatively requesting a review by the legal staff at VA, to see what could be done as well as what humanitarian aspects might be applied, aside from the idea of reasonable accommodation under the Amer with disabilities act (ADA) or the Soc Secur Admin (SSA). I'd be most eager for any thoughts I'm not expecting to be agreed with of course I just wanted to make clear I totally agree with all here that it's obv absurd, I'm just trying to suggest rational albeit rapid solutions, honest, hope was of interest, many thanks.