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Meds By Mail - Va 1 2 3
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Pete posted this today so I am pinning it as a topic. Hate to tell you all but your local pharmacy has nothing to do but fill new prescriptions. The VA has centralized all the mails by med for better efficiency . They have a new 800 number (800) 983-0933 8am to 4;30 pm CST.
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ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE FOR MEDICALLY COMPELLING CONDITIONS July 14, 2008 1. Purpose. This Information Letter solicits the assistance of each facility Director in providing appropriate care for veteran patients having a medical condition negatively impacted by poor oral health, and provides information that may assist facilities in providing a consistent standard of dental care throughout the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). 3. Evaluation a. Veterans with a medically compelling need for dental care may be treated as either a Classification III or VI, depending upon whether the medical condition is service connected. b. The following conditio…
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http://www.pbm.va.gov/NationalFormulary.aspx VA Prescription Benefits Many veterans prefer to have their prescriptions filled at the St. Louis VA Medical Center to take advantage of the pharmacy benefit available to veterans. The VA Medical Center Pharmacy cannot fill prescriptions written by non-VA physicians. Patients are eligible for medications only for those conditions for which they are receiving active treatment at the VA Medical Center. The VA Medical Center will not provide medications that are not listed on the VA Medication Formulary
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Just got this email from the VA. Recall on some Philips CPAP or BiPAP Respironics Positive Airway Pressure devices used for sleep apnea Your safety is our top priority. VA has learned of the recall on some Philips Respironics Positive Airway Pressure devices (CPAP or BiPAP) used for sleep apnea. If you do not have a Philips Respironics device, it is not part of the recall and you can ignore this email. Why did they recall this device? Philips Respironics recently recalled some CPAP and BiPAP devices because very small foam particles may bre…
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Ok. I serendipitously found out what a dental bone graft was when my outside assigned by VA dentist was denied authorization but put one in anyway. After that I begin messaging through the secure messaging system my dentist who for 30 days and over 15 messages and 15 replies (approx) Told me every which way to Sunday that “VA does not authorize bone graft.” During the last 32 days of questioning through the messaging system about this to the same dentist, it was revealed that this was local VA policy. So I asked about how stranger possibly cruel that was, that a veteran could move to another place and get a bone graft! IF said Vet KNEW IT WAS HAPPENING!!! then a…
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Has anyone ever tried the stellate ganglion block treatment for PTSD and how did you go about getting it through the VA? Pill medications and medical marijuana do not work for me and am looking for alternatives.
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On June 14, 2021, the company issued a recall notification (U.S. only) / field safety notice (Outside of U.S.) for specific affected devices. The notification informs customers and users of potential impacts on patient health and clinical use related to this issue. Possible health risks include exposure to degraded sound abatement foam, for example caused by unapproved cleaning methods such as ozone, and exposure to chemical emissions from the foam material. High heat and high humidity environments may also contribute to foam degradation in certain regions. https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/e/sleep/communications/src-update Has anyone heard from his o…
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I HAD A NUCULAR STRESS TEST DONE AT THE VA HERE IS SOME OF THE REPORTS AND CONCLUSION/IMPRESSION ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS??? FINDINGS: The baseline ECG demonstrates normal sinus rhythm. The stress test was negative for chest pain or ECG changes diagnostic of ischemia. The heart rate went from 72 to 96 BPM and blood pressure from 141/70 mmHg to 111/64 mmHg, indicating good response to pharmacologic stress agent. The patient reported dyspnea which resolved completely during the recovery phase. Quality assurance review shows good alignment of emission and transmission data. Stress tomographic images show a small, mild reversible defect is noted in the di…
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Good News Friday 1 2 3
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Well I got some good News From the VA Urology Clinc Friday I had some procudures and test CT SCANS AND OTHER TYPE RADIOLOGIY TESTING I was worried for a long long time my life here on earth was at its limit anytime. I had thought I had Prostate Cancer and was putting off surgery anyway I could, so with the swelling of my Scrotum I had no choice but to go see the Doc/s up at the VA. As it turns out they said I have a Lower bilateral Abdominal Ingurial Hernia and some extra fat that is below my abdomen and protruding into my scrotum. .and surgery can fix that, although I do have a swollen prostate and surgery can fix that too. BOY WHAT …
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Recently 4/21 diagnosed with bladder cancer after surprise onset of "lower plumbing" issues. Had taken VA Prescribed Ranitidine (Zantac) since 2017 for Acid Reflux until recall of drug for suspected carcinogens and connection to certain cancers. Anyone out there with same situation and/or any information on VA Response to claims? Or, experience with Class Action Lawsuits pending.
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Have been on Xanax for anxiety and PTSD since 2004. Now the VA says it's not meant for long term use? And they're taking it away. I hear you bro.
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Sorry kinda personal post. Need a little information on the VA Hospital. Question If the VA only has one Dr to do prostate surgery? or scrotum surgery?..do we have to use him? I do not want students getting their education on me or my body. I am fearful of that type medical practice. My VAMC only has one Dr in Urology the rest are students doing their residency. I am not sure yet on this surgery or what is wrong but something is wrong down south. some type of growth growing? no pain no blood are any dizzyness just a slight dull drag on my right side and scrotum is swelled and red but no pain....kinda feels like a fluid and o…
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Anybody heard when the VAMC start Vaccinating us Veterans? I realized they are vaccinating the health care workers first thing I heard through the grapevine that they are suppose to send out letter's for the appointment date to come in and get the shot & return in 28 days and get another dose. (We need to be vaccinated Twice) for it to be effective. No letter for me anybody know? Anyone recieved the shot yet?
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All I can find from the VA is this from the VA. ''Stay informed and help us prepare'' Sign up for an easy way to stay informed about our COVID-19 plans. When you sign up, we'll also ask about your interest in getting a vaccine when one is available to you. By sharing your interest, you can help us better prepare as we work to offer vaccines to more Veterans. Note: You don’t need to sign up to get a vaccine.''???? Sign up to stay informed what do they mean sign up? were all already sign up???? i Realize the health personnel needs to get the vaccine first and foremost but seems this is taking way to long . (if the vaccines are availa…
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I already get compensation for bladder cancer for Camp Lejeune Water issue, now that it is added to Agent Orange does it mean that the VA should pay me the difference between Camp Lejeune and 1992 when I retired from the Marine Corps or do I have to re-apply for it for Agent Orange, or will the VA look at at current cases already receiving bladder cancer compensation. I’m considered 100% Disabled Permanently-
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The 5, 10, 20 year rules...
Five Year Rule) If you have had the same rating for five or more years, the VA cannot reduce your rating unless your condition has improved on a sustained basis. All the medical evidence, not just the reexamination report, must support the conclusion that your improvement is more than temporary.
Ten Year Rule) The 10 year rule is after 10 years, the service connection is protected from being dropped.
Twenty Year Rule) If your disability has been continuously rated at or above a certain rating level for 20 or more years, the VA cannot reduce your rating unless it finds the rating was based on fraud. This is a very high standard and it's unlikely the rating would get reduced.
If you are 100% for 20 years (Either 100% schedular or 100% TDIU - Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability or IU), you are automatically Permanent & Total (P&T). And, that after 20 years the total disability (100% or IU) is protected from reduction for the remainder of the person's life. "M-21-1-IX.ii.2.1.j. When a P&T Disability Exists"
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While the BVA has some discretion here, often they "chop up claims". For example, BVA will order SERVICE CONNECTION, and leave it up to the VARO the disability percent and effective date.
I hate that its that way. The board should "render a decision", to include service connection, disability percentage AND effective date, so we dont have to appeal "each" of those issues over then next 15 years on a hamster wheel.
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Finally heard back that I received my 100% Overall rating and a 100% PTSD rating Following my long appeal process!
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