Priority Groups For Va Healthcare

[carlie]

http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/eligibility/PriorityGroupsAll.asp

[godeep]

It's been my experience that NPs are more compassionate, listen more attentively, and don't take the "I know more about your body than you do" attitude, that many MDs do. I had been seeing a NP for years, until his own illness took over, was transferred to a MD. I told the MD I believe I had a stroke, explained the systems to her, and she sent me to a friggin eye Doctor! Turns out, after my Neuro ordered a new MRI, I DID have a stroke. Now, except for my Neurologist (who is AWESOME), I request NPs, if available.

Absolutely! At VA Palo Alto, the residents rotate between Stanford Hospital, Childrens Hospital and the VA. Their lab coats all have the big red STANFORD embroidered on them, and they're very considerate and helpful.

[caubulldog]

My primary is a specialist in internal med and emergency med. I have no idea why he is a va doctor but love him.He really cares about his patients and always take the extra time needed to address all issues you bring up. I always go armed with a list and he loves it for his patients to be informed. I am currently being seen post surgical by Houston, Texas Va & they are a teaching hospital surrounded by colleges. My care there has been excellent along with my travel pay,lodging,& physical therapy. I am hoping to go to work soon if boss lets me back light duty. The surgical & ortho team there is amazing. My only complaint is their reluctance to control pain outside of their pain clinic. They are cooperating for now but it required some firmness on my part to address this issue.

[jbasser]

Not necessarily. Things change, and that is why they redundantly ask for your dependent status as well.

Pete is correct.

There is an electronic record all medical facilities now subscribe to that has your information and they can use it. It tells all kinds of interesting information.

J

[john999]

Like if you have "anger problems" or have used any illegal drugs past or present.

[rereash]

Priority Groups determime your priority for being seen at the VA and your co-payments. For example, a Priority Group 1 is 50% or more Service Connected. There will be no co-pays for visits or medication. Also, you will be seen before NSC vets. Your priority group is determined by SC disablities, Special Considerations(AO exposure, SHAD, SW Asia) and income.

[godeep]

Pete is correct.

There is an electronic record all medical facilities now subscribe to that has your information and they can use it. It tells all kinds of interesting information.

J

I am also correct. Things change, electronic record or not.