Why Does The Va Do This?

[vistagirl81]

My husband was in the Navy he was deployed this last time from March 08 to Oct 08,In Dec 08 he went to the va to seek help for his depression.( he was told he could not go there until he go out of the military) He was sent to a hospital for 7 days. He is always depressed and in pain. He has bad headaches 3-4 times a week for hrs at a time, knee problems, he always walks with a limp, the va gave him an x-ray and said everything was fine, but his knee is always swollen. What i am not understanding is why wont they give him anything for his pain. they gave him Ibuprofin 800mg, which does little to help.I understand he has had suicidal idealations but he is getting worse, the miliraty gave him Vicodin why wont they help him now? I just don't know what to do , how to help him,,, it makes me so mad, when he goes to see his PRimary care Dr he tells him its all in his head and when he starts to do things he enjoys he will feel better...?? I think not,

My husband is no longer in the military he got out Dec08 , served 8 yrs. thank you all for the reply's

Edited June 16, 2009 by vistagirl81

[Pete53]

Welcome to Hadit. I am not sure how to answer your question but your husband needs help.

[c&p man]

Welcome to Hadit. I am not sure how to answer your question but your husband needs help.

i agree...with pete .... he needs help..and that a touch thing to give advice on when playing with someone life..... if you fill like the va dr is doing his job...CALL PATIENT AVACOTE person at your va hospital ...

[purple]

To answer your question "Why does the VA does this?"....Because most of them suck.

Since your husband is still active duty, is there a base or post nearby that he can go to for medical and psychiatric help? Of course in an emergency, get him to the nearest facility.

[mags1023]

[trailblazer]

Do what ever you have to do, but get him some help. I went thru a depressive period back in the 90's and the things I thought about doing to myself still scares me today. Depression is dangerous and needs to be to be checked into immediatly. Demand help, don't ask and tell the va if they don't provide it they are looking at a lawsuit. Good luck

[vistagirl81]

My husband got out of the military, Dec 08, he was on leave from Oct to the time of his release.I stay with him now and makes sure he goes to all his apt. he has so many, He goes to the Va atleast 4 times a week for apt. I just want them to help him so he's not in so much pain all the time.