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VA issues, problems etc...!

Discussion in 'As You Were' started by WeldrDave, Feb 12, 2020.

  1. WeldrDave

    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    Is anyone "currently" having any issues, problems with pay or information with the VA?

    Let me know if you are, via PM! I found something "ugly" crawing in the "political" realm and will not discuss it in open forum...
     
  2. Chaz

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    No, but now ya have me both curious & nervous.
     
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    Don't mess with our Veteran's!!
     
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    It took 15 months and a trip to the DAV (3 hours one way) to get VA approved and start paying survivor benefits to my grandmother. I’d do the drive again in a heart beat rather than try to read the 300 pages of paperwork they requested and after 6 months get a letter back stating the application was rejected because “initialed pages require a period after each letter” or some other stupid reason.
     
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    If your not having any issues, not a worry, If the wheel is moving round and round your fine... :yes:
     
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    Are things moving along?
     
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    Yes, everything has been approved.

    I could not even begin to comprehend what all forms they wanted filled out.

    Made a day trip to the DAV, they made it very easy and painless. Except the screening and security. It is easier to get on an airplane than into Federal Buildings!
     
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    :yes: That's my representitive as well! Great folks.
     
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  9. ive had nothing but problems with the va .... recently i was denied medical care for broken ribs by them when alls they had 2 do was a quick check up and some imaging ..... before that i tried getting my hip checked out and was told that its extremely illegal to get checked out and would be arrested on the spot if i stayed. before that stepped on a rusty nail couldnt sleep hold down food or water my dr's nurse wanted to fight me before that fell off my roof onto my head and was told what do u want me to do about that.... before that i brok3 a few bones in my shoulder that i just had surgery on and was told if i knew my s**** was messed up i should go take my s**** somewere else
     
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    I'll be happy to help; First this sounds "really strange" for a Veteran to be turned away from the VA. Call this number; 1-877-222-VETS (8387). You will speak to someone. Next, Are you a "Honorably discharged Veteran"? If not, sadly you won't get care. Whoever told you it was ILLEGAL to be at a VA Hospital, "if you are a Veteran" is full of $#!T! Now, people who are not Veterans Cannot get care through a VA hospital.
    What VA clinic/Hospital did you go to? I have some very big connections in the VA world. If you prefer to PM me, please do I'll see what I can do to assist. *EDIT* Also, do you have a VA card? Are you registered in they're system? You need to do that before anyone can get care. Contact your local VA office in West Virginia. Here is the closest clinic I believe you are near. Greenbrier County VA Clinic - Beckley VA Medical Center
     
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  11. i went to the beckley va were about 80 to 90 percent happend at
     
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  12. i am a 100 percent service connected vet with an honorable discharge
     
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    patrick kozlowski that should never happen to a vet.
    :mad::mad::mad:

    Definitely follow up with Dave, I'm certain he can help.
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    If you do not get help, let me know! Also, get into the DAV, best group available. These men and Ladies are the best and get stuff right!!! Resources - DAV
     
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  16. so u know bud ive tried this 3 seperate times 1 in my old state of ma with jim mcgovern he ended up siding with the va up there and saying " i agree with there desicion to do this " and 2 times down here in southern wv with congresswoman carol miller with a bit more help but nothing ever really came of it
     
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  17. qnd also the dav ive got noyhin but love for there drivets and the ppl that were runnin it when i first moved down here and when i went back to try and get help with few things the guy there had told me he got shot so that makes every1 fine
     
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    Do what if I may ask? I know about 300 disabled Vets, and attend meetings with them on a regular basis. I've NEVER known any 100% Disabled Vet to be turned away for care! I am "Baffled" on what/where the problem lies?
     
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    ??? Not sure what you mean here... o_O
     
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