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Hello all I am service connected 70% 40% for broken back 30% for neuropathy of the legs and left arm. I go to the Va hospital in New jersey it is the Lyons facillity. I have been seeing a va doctor there for 6 months now. to make a long story short me and the dr butt heads alot i have seen him bout 10 times and he has not done or tried to do anything to help me. He just tells me im 30 pounds over weight and that is why my back still hurts not the fact that in 1999 i broke my back in 3 spots. He will not order any MRI's or other tests. I have tried to change primary doctors but no one at the va hospital will lead me in the write direcion they tell me he is my primary and that is it.

every time i see him alls he does is complain bout how he never gets a lunch break or a coffee break and disablled vets are waisting his time. I thought bout bringing a voice recorder next time i see him. Has anyone else had problems like this and what should i do. I am very confused.

Thank you in advance

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I know exactly where that hospital is, I'm originally from Jersey. Have you gone to the Patient Advocate's Office to file a complaint and formally demand a change in primary care doctors? Is this doctor an orthopaedic specialist? Are you sure he's even an MD, or just someone wearing a white coat who could instead be a Physician's Assistant, a Nurse Practioner, or a resident in training? If he loathes treating disabled veterans, the veterans hospital is the last place he should be practicing medicine, if that in fact is what he calls doing what he does.

Put your demand in writing, deliver it to the Patient Advocate's Office, and tell them that your doctor has verbalized his hostility against disabled veterans, and that you do not want him treating you anymore. Your back condition requires an orthopaedic M.D.

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Ummm vaf is dead on here... the patient advocate is the place to start, Personally while I had no great problems with the VA medical center I was going to, I signed up for the much closer clinic. Perhaps that is an option for you? I am VERY impressed with them. I have a great doc, and honestly they seem to care a great deal about my situation. But I have heard horror stories about other states. Tennessee just doesnt have a HUGE veteran population like the other states with major military bases etc.

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Hello all I am service connected 70% 40% for broken back 30% for neuropathy of the legs and left arm. I go to the Va hospital in New jersey it is the Lyons facillity. I have been seeing a va doctor there for 6 months now. to make a long story short me and the dr butt heads alot i have seen him bout 10 times and he has not done or tried to do anything to help me. He just tells me im 30 pounds over weight and that is why my back still hurts not the fact that in 1999 i broke my back in 3 spots. He will not order any MRI's or other tests. I have tried to change primary doctors but no one at the va hospital will lead me in the write direcion they tell me he is my primary and that is it.

every time i see him alls he does is complain bout how he never gets a lunch break or a coffee break and disablled vets are waisting his time. I thought bout bringing a voice recorder next time i see him. Has anyone else had problems like this and what should i do. I am very confused.

Thank you in advance

Smells a bit like "medical malpractice" to me! I'd like to file a 1151 Claim against that doctor for "failure to treat". Unfortunately, I don't think that angle has been tested in court yet!

VA emplyees would prolly never believe the 'good doctor' would diss veterans so blatantly, unless of course you used an electronic recorder; unfortunately that practice is currently illegal for vets to use!

BRING A WITNESS with you to your medical appointment!

PLEASE request a complete copy of your VA Medical Record! Once obtained, write a simple letter to express your concerns, citing dates of treatment (or lack thereof) and treatment providers. I myself would address this letter to the VA Medical Director but others have suggested a Patient Advocate. Either one works as long as you keep your documentation. Paper trails are essential.

I hope you get the treatment you need! Keep posting, you're in good company here ;-)

Like one vet suggested, you may obtain better treatment at a VA Clinic.

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Whenever I have a problem at the VA I walk down to the Administrative Office and complain. You would be surprised how they start jumping when they get a call from the head office and believe me there are a bunch of people in that office doing nothing most of the time.

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I had an issue with my PC Doctor in 2005 and all I did was go to my social worker and say I was not happy with the treatment. She made the PC change that day and I have been pleased ever since.

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I basically agree with the comments on going to your Patient Advocate office. They DO have a responsibility to assist the veteran. Paper trails are good, however, if there is also one generated by the Patient Advocate office that is even better.

I am a promoter of being proactive in your OWN healthcare. When people know that you are not playing, they stop playing with you. And never forget there is Civil Court for personal damage. VA docs (assistants, whatever) try to hide behind the VA for protection in their failure to properly treat our medical issues...but they can surely be sued in a Civil court on a personal claim for incurred damages to you.

There wouldn't be a VAMC anywhere if it weren't for veterans. So, you might need to make sure your attending phyisician has a clue. Also, take someone with you next time. Don't let them dominate...take a stance for your own care and "cordially" demand it.

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