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VAMC Sepulveda I presently live in the Philippines, however, next year about this time will be taking an extended vacation to the Ventura County area in CA. Wondering if anyone has had any experience, good or bad, with VAMC Sepulveda? All the usual questions apply so I can get a feel for first time checking in procedures and getting all of my appointments started. What is the usual wait time for an initial PCP visit? Any information on the drive, especially time, from VC to the VAMC would also be appreciated. Thanks! MACS (Ret) Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment
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Some Veterans have indicated receiving copies of their records on CD (possibly DVD). I checked with the local VAMC Release of Information Office in Birmingham, but they only provide printed copies of records. Has anyone had any success in requesting a different VAMC provide records on CD or DVD? Also, if your VAMC was able to provide data on CD or DVD, which VAMC was it? If my VAMC cannot do it, I am sure another VAMC could... Thanks
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I was awarded 70% sc after 28 months. I was being treated at a VAMC and was reimbursed for my co pays by the VA. But the VAMC sent me to a teaching hospital for treatment for some reason. There I am covered under my wife's medical insurance and have to pay co pays under her policy, also scrips have to go to CVS instead of to the VA. My question is how do I get the VA to reimburse me? Thank you for your time, and I thank God for this website I would never have won my claim if not for what I learned here
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I was told that my psychiatric service dog is not the same as a service dog and not allowed in the VA medical center at Seattle. The police said Shinsecki had ordered this. Does anyone know about this? The police also said the Americans with Disability Act does not apply to the VA. I have tried for hours now to find a way to call Shinsecki's office to inquire but can't find any number other than 827-1000 and when I finally called that the woman told me to google it!! What's up with that??? :P
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I filed original claim in 99, amongst other things I claimed Schizoid Personality Disorder as this clearly listed in my medical records as a diagnosis and after the VA's independant evaluation it was denied. Recently went for an IMO for depression and was listed as Schizoid Personality Disorder. In light of the new law which gives a veterans own Dr the final opinion over the QTC Doctors can I reopen this claim?
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Can I get 100% after my surgery and for how long.The doctor already has said that the surgery is because of my claimed condition and has put that in writing.Do I wait until after the surgery to claim 100%
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I hope this is posted in the right category....I am sooo very mad at the VA right now.....I had requested and recieved a mental health consult...My primary Care Physician put in notes that I had symptoms of PTSD..I requested the consult based on these symptoms, severe depression and suicidial thoughts and insomnia...I went to my therapist appt. where I admitted that I had used Marijuana for pain and to help me sleep..She has me seeing a Psych through Telemed.........Yesterday I get a letter from VA stating that they need me to sign the form so that they can try to recover the costs from my insurance....Said they were treating me for Drug Addiction and Alcohol Abuse.....Ye…
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I have a few dental issues and got the letter in the mail today they are to overloaded in Fayetteville to see me and gave me some papers to take to a civi dental clinic and have an eval done then they say 15 work days ill get the approval letter and get the work completed in 6 months, Anyone else had this happen to them ?
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It was a long day today. Dad is 87, getting senile, and going to have cataracts removed. We left at 9 AM for a 1 PM appointment in Anchorage, got there in plenty of time to stop for a bite before we arrived for the first appointment. They said it was for an anestesiology consult. We showed, we met a nice man who taught me a new term - 'Tabla Raza' which he thought was Latin for clean slate. This came up because Dad had never had surgery before and so was a 'tabla raza'. Little did he know... Anyway, we talked, said thank you, and walked out. We had almost two hours until we saw the eye doctor, and actually thought we could move the appointment up and get out of …
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On March 31st I had been scheduled to see a Doc for Pharmacy and take labs. I had been sick and did not feel to swift and could not find someone to go with me. I called VA Telecare and was number 53 in line. After 45 minutes I was number 27 and sometimes loosing ground instead of gaining. I finally gave up. Today I received in the mail a notice that I was a NO SHOW and that as a No Shower I woud not be able to renew prescriptions nor do anything at VA till I saw my primary Doc. I called today and after 35 minutes I was able to make an appointment with my primary care Doc they had canceled one I already had for next week. Now its May 11th and I am wondering since I d…
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Memphis Va
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Hey,i just wanted to put a plug in for the memphis va hospital. I have been to several va hospitals and have never had the quality treatment anywhere like the memphis va. They have taken care of me off and on since 1970 and i have always been treated with respect even when i was non service connected. Just wanted to let everybody know ,they are really good and they have my respect.
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I looked a FAQ but did not see any sorry if asking same question but how can you check the staus of your NOD is there a number to call etc
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