This has been discussed at this forum before. I have mentioned that I am seeing the VA about this problem and a suitable remedy for it. I have finally fallen into that void where I can get no solution following the instructions given!!!
My local VA referred me to the Portland VAMC. I had 3 appts. Started with a PA, then resident MD, then staff physician. The last agreed that I was a good candidate for a type of surgery that included a skin graft and he would reccommend it for outsourcing to a Dr. at OHSU.
After several weeks of no reply, I called the Dr and was told that funds were not available. BUT, he had talked to a Dr at Spokane VA and I was to call him and discuss the surgery. So I called and had to have a message. Time passes and I call again and leave a message. And more time passes and I call again. This time I am told that I was never refered to Spokane from the Portland VA and this would have to happen before I could talk to anyone!!!!
Called Portland VA to advise Dr and have not heard another thing. I then called my original referring VA and had to leave a message as the PA was on vacation until the end of September. So I will wait.....!
I must say that I have had nothing but good service from the VA since being service connected a few years ago. But, this is enough to make me yel!!!
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This has been discussed at this forum before. I have mentioned that I am seeing the VA about this problem and a suitable remedy for it. I have finally fallen into that void where I can get no solution following the instructions given!!!
My local VA referred me to the Portland VAMC. I had 3 appts. Started with a PA, then resident MD, then staff physician. The last agreed that I was a good candidate for a type of surgery that included a skin graft and he would reccommend it for outsourcing to a Dr. at OHSU.
After several weeks of no reply, I called the Dr and was told that funds were not available. BUT, he had talked to a Dr at Spokane VA and I was to call him and discuss the surgery. So I called and had to have a message. Time passes and I call again and leave a message. And more time passes and I call again. This time I am told that I was never refered to Spokane from the Portland VA and this would have to happen before I could talk to anyone!!!!
Called Portland VA to advise Dr and have not heard another thing. I then called my original referring VA and had to leave a message as the PA was on vacation until the end of September. So I will wait.....!
I must say that I have had nothing but good service from the VA since being service connected a few years ago. But, this is enough to make me yel!!!
Ed
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