Appointment Changes At The Va

[COOL BREEZE]

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Edited June 13, 2011 by COOL BREEZE

[Commander Bob]

They handed me that book during orientation in Anchorage back in early 2000's; I quickly dumpstered it.

Let's do some math... COOL BREEZE posts that you can pick up a copy of the book at ebay for $6.95 ea. http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item43a709ed70 . Using the VA's numbers, http://www.va.gov/vetdata/Veteran_Population.asp , there are 22.7 million veterans as of 9/30/2010. If we all get a new copy of the book, under this cost cutting VA program...??? That equals a lot of money that could be used for the care of veterans...

Edited May 28, 2011 by Commander Bob

[COOL BREEZE]

Let's do some math... COOL BREEZE posts that you can pick up a copy of the book at ebay for $6.95 ea. http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item43a709ed70 . Using the VA's numbers, http://www.va.gov/ve..._Population.asp , there are 22.7 million veterans as of 9/30/2010. If we all get a new copy of the book, under this cost cutting VA program...??? That equals a lot of money that could be used for the care of veterans...

Actually I believe that was a post from another member using that as an example if that was the book I received. That copy was from e-bay, an older edition. The one I was given with the riot act on how this process is going to start in June was a 2011 edition with the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System printed on the bottom with the title "Veterans Health At Home" on top. We should find out within a week or so the truth of this matter whether this is hot air or if this is actually going to happen nationwide as lectured to me. If so, (you'll probably have to adjust the price for inflation and the fact the the VA always gets a good price break with their contractors) then that is a total waste of money. Every time I get sick with something new, I go to to the internet and do a little research. Then I'll call my primary doctor(tricare) who will call me back and do a nurse consul using a computerized program that will indicate whether I should go to the ER, or be seen by urgent care if there are no appointments available on base, Both times the system indicated that I needed to call 911 immediately. Of course I drove to the hospital where I was released after several hours. Now I wonder if this is the same system the VA wants to use with a few variations. My concern is if this is correct, shouldn't all Vets be receiving this same book shortly. And if so, how will they(the VA) go about ensuring this is done. This is going to be quite interesting.

[Commander Bob]

Actually I believe that was a post from another member using that as an example if that was the book I received. That copy was from e-bay, an older edition. The one I was given with the riot act on how this process is going to start in June was a 2011 edition with the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System printed on the bottom with the title "Veterans Health At Home" on top. We should find out within a week or so the truth of this matter whether this is hot air or if this is actually going to happen nationwide as lectured to me. If so, (you'll probably have to adjust the price for inflation and the fact the the VA always gets a good price break with their contractors) then that is a total waste of money. Every time I get sick with something new, I go to to the internet and do a little research. Then I'll call my primary doctor(tricare) who will call me back and do a nurse consul using a computerized program that will indicate whether I should go to the ER, or be seen by urgent care if there are no appointments available on base, Both times the system indicated that I needed to call 911 immediately. Of course I drove to the hospital where I was released after several hours. Now I wonder if this is the same system the VA wants to use with a few variations. My concern is if this is correct, shouldn't all Vets be receiving this same book shortly. And if so, how will they(the VA) go about ensuring this is done. This is going to be quite interesting.

Sorry about the misquote, 'COOL BREEZE'. 'GuaymasJim' did the research on the ebay book.

I stand corrected, and good luck with your future appointments.

[COOL BREEZE]

Sorry about the misquote, 'COOL BREEZE'. 'GuaymasJim' did the research on the ebay book.

I stand corrected, and good luck with your future appointments.

No problem, just like to insure the members get the appropriate pat on the back for the research they do. I never knew that book was on E-bay before. I wonder if this one will be available soon. Surely don't expect many bids.

[john999]

VA has been telling me for years they want to "own" my health care. This is a joke since much of the system is almost impossible to access.

[Pete53]

When I call the VA I am always put on hold. Even the operator puts you on hold. There has been times when I have been able to drive to the VA park and see the person I wanted to talk to before I would have been able to get off hold. Want the proof I called on cell phone went to VA and told the Voc Rehab That I had called from home and had come to see her personally. That also included the wait for her to come out and get me.

Probably the weakest of the weak links in V A is communication.