ptsd Scooter

[ejwtlw]

Good morning all.I have been on here before and got good advice so i knew where to go to this time: Presently i am service connected for ptsd at 30 % .I do have a nod in for other claims but in the mean time i have encountered this problem.we lost our pcp at enid okla but the dr.in the same office got me an appointment in okc for a mobility scooter.I would like to know what kind of mobility scooter does the va issue and what is the cost.I am on Medicare and have private insurance that is with the company where my wife works.I get my meds thru okc va for 8.00 copay,soon to change i hope.any help in this would be appreciated.Ed

[Pete53]

VA is pretty tight fisted about issuing scooters.

[ejwtlw]

Good morning all.I have been on here before and got good advice so i knew where to go to this time: Presently i am service connected for ptsd at 30 % .I do have a nod in for other claims but in the mean time i have encountered this problem.we lost our pcp at enid okla but the dr.in the same office got me an appointment in okc for a mobility scooter.I would like to know what kind of mobility scooter does the va issue and what is the cost.I am on Medicare and have private insurance that is with the company where my wife works.I get my meds thru okc va for 8.00 copay,soon to change i hope.any help in this would be appreciated.Ed

in reply,i know they but seeing my lungs are at 17% and can hardley walk i was just wondering what does it take and how much does one cost thru the va.Ed

[Teac]

My first wuestion would be :

What are you service connected for ? and what is your disability rating....

I'm going to go out on a limb..

According to what I learned recently, at the VA in San Antonio, the va does not allow their doctors to write prescriptions to be filled outside the va system. They told me this when I wanted a prescription for new batteries for a wheelchair that was purchased by medicare 5 years ago, Instead teh va offered me a new wheel chair. ( ironically, Va issued the prescription (three years ago) that allowed me to get oxygen paid for by medicare),I guess the policy changed)

I do not think the va will issue a scooter unless you are rated at least 50% , or have a servcie connected condition that rquires a scooter.

Since you have medicare and private insurance it would be eaiser just to get a prescription from a private doctor

Edited October 14, 2010 by Teac

[Testvet]

most of the same meds can be obtained at Wal Mart for 4 dollars a month in generic form an many of the pharmacies are also doing the same program the VA is not the cheapest place for meds any more if you have Medicare Part B I think you would have an easier time getting a scooter thru them than you would the VA, when I got mine back in 2003 I had to first get the recommendation from my primary care doc and then go to a physical therapy team 3 docs and they all had to agree that it was medically necessary at Augusta VA you see quite a few scooters and power chairs at Dorn you see almost no scooters or power chairs and a lot of vets with the long arm brace crutches instead I never see those at Augusta VA so it also depends on the VAMC and what the director decides is the appropriate method

I am glad I stayed with Augusta for medical treatment rather than move it to Dorn all the buildings may say VA on them but they all do not behave the same way

[dolfanbls]

If possible I would get the scooter from the VA. It may take a while but you will get a quality scooter. The VA will also provide a lift for your vehicle if it can meet the standards of the Lift Company (tow weight must be at least 300lbs). The VA will also provide a ramp to get in and out of your home.

Medicare only pays for a small and not very stable. You can upgrade to al arger scooter but it will cost you.

If you have a PC doctor (non-VA) they can write a persriction for a wheelchair. Call Medicare and see if there is a Participating Provider as they only charge Medicare reinbersment costs.

Feel free to send me a private email and I will be glad to explain this in further detail.

[john999]

Medicare is pretty cheap about durable medical items. I got a tens unit from them and I had to really go for it. Here was this little device worth 10$ and I had to beg for it.