diabetes Co-pays For Treatment By Va

[Ron II]

I am aware that the VA charges a co-pay on medications in some cases. What about treatment for

a Service-Connected Disability?

I have never been treated by the VA, but I intend to see them about some cardiac and diabetes problems for which I receive VA compensation.

An example: I likely will need a battery replacement for my cardiac pacemaker in approximately two years. If the VA does the procedure, will I be subject to some charges dependent upon ability to pay? In this example, the cardiac pacemaker (sinus bradycardia) is SCed.

I used Tricare the last time I needed a "tune-up" and my co-pay was in excess of $2K.

Thanks,

Ron

[Commander Bob]

Well RonII , from what you posted here, it sounds like you got squared away. Good luck with the VA and your heart and diabetes. Your SC hearing aids and S C heart issues are covered.. Do you use Energizer ever readys?? Just to avoid the VA, I have paid for sc conditions and other sc things over the years. My choice. Your right, It adds up over the years.

Edited December 19, 2008 by Commander Bob 92-93