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Hello everyone:  first, I am 100 PERCENT Total and PERM.  The dentist will NOT give me three implants in which I am in need of.  I was told that I don't take care of the teeth I have so "WHY WOULD WE GIVE YOU IMPLANTS"?

They are right...I am disabled with MDD and PANIC DISORDER.  The actual problems I have are the problem I have taking care of my teeth and even my body.   I feel I am being discriminated against for my disabilities.  IS THIS POSSIBLE at the VA?  I need counsel for sure!

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The problem that what you guys are implying is that the Benefits that were earned are "optional", I don't give 2 sh$ts what some miserable, sub-par VA Dentist has to say; THEY ARE YOUR BENEFITS AND YO

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It, however, is NOT his job to provide non-responsible care, or care that deprives other veterans that DO take care of their teeth of his services or resources. You can file a complaint, I suppose, bu

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VHA has gotten tons of bad press lately. If you have evidence of the rejection or negativity by the clinic then maybe a call to the media is in order. It's an election year.... Somebody out there

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It, however, is NOT his job to provide non-responsible care, or care that deprives other veterans that DO take care of their teeth of his services or resources. You can file a complaint, I suppose, but this is not out of the ordinary at all for any medical clinic. They are required to give you care and advice- and advising you to put in some of the work before they will perform certain services is fully within the realm of their responsibility to you and to others. 

The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound.Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a book,and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching. --17 different possible sources, all lacking verifiable attribution.

B.S. Doane College, Mgt Info Systems/Systems Analysis 2008

M.S.Ed. Purdue University, Instructional Development and Technology, Feb. 2021

M.S. Purdue University Information Technology/InfoSec, Dec 2022

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MDD

Spine

Radiculopathy

Sleep Apnea

Some other stuff

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B.S. Info Systems Mgt/Systems Analysis-Doane College 2008
M.S. Instructional Technology and Design- Purdue University 2021

 

(I AM NOT A RATER- I work the claims BEFORE they are rated, annotating medical evidence in your records, VA and Legal documents,  and DA/DD forms- basically a paralegal/vso/etc except that I also evaluate your records based on Caluza and try to justify and schedule the exams that you go to based on whether or not your records have enough in them to warrant those)

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And that miserable, sub par dentist has multiple years of schooling and several degrees in their field. Why are you telling them how to do their job when they wouldn't try to tell you how to do whatever you did in the military? You may not like his advice but I would advise you to listen to what he has to say- he has you trumped in the expert department and refusing to help him help you just makes you obstinate. 

 

The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound.Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a book,and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching. --17 different possible sources, all lacking verifiable attribution.

B.S. Doane College, Mgt Info Systems/Systems Analysis 2008

M.S.Ed. Purdue University, Instructional Development and Technology, Feb. 2021

M.S. Purdue University Information Technology/InfoSec, Dec 2022

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MDD

Spine

Radiculopathy

Sleep Apnea

Some other stuff

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B.S. Info Systems Mgt/Systems Analysis-Doane College 2008
M.S. Instructional Technology and Design- Purdue University 2021

 

(I AM NOT A RATER- I work the claims BEFORE they are rated, annotating medical evidence in your records, VA and Legal documents,  and DA/DD forms- basically a paralegal/vso/etc except that I also evaluate your records based on Caluza and try to justify and schedule the exams that you go to based on whether or not your records have enough in them to warrant those)

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The facts are that most VA dental clinics are fully booked up and they are trying to do what they can do but keep in mind that VA dental clinics are limited on things they can do and not do.  Years ago my VA clinic was very famous for pulling teeth but not putting them back or putting in a bridge and all their bridges and crowns have that metal stuff in them that causes gums to bleed. So you can complain all the way up the hill and back but I seriously doubt anything would change.  Also, even if you get what you want, would you want this dental clinic to do the work.  Careful what you ask for.

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Valid point as well. they are pretty limited in what they can accomplish as a specialty clinic, unless you have a full on hospital near you. Ive never had bad care from them, just conservative care. 

 

The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound.Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a book,and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching. --17 different possible sources, all lacking verifiable attribution.

B.S. Doane College, Mgt Info Systems/Systems Analysis 2008

M.S.Ed. Purdue University, Instructional Development and Technology, Feb. 2021

M.S. Purdue University Information Technology/InfoSec, Dec 2022

100% P/T

MDD

Spine

Radiculopathy

Sleep Apnea

Some other stuff

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B.S. Info Systems Mgt/Systems Analysis-Doane College 2008
M.S. Instructional Technology and Design- Purdue University 2021

 

(I AM NOT A RATER- I work the claims BEFORE they are rated, annotating medical evidence in your records, VA and Legal documents,  and DA/DD forms- basically a paralegal/vso/etc except that I also evaluate your records based on Caluza and try to justify and schedule the exams that you go to based on whether or not your records have enough in them to warrant those)

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Besides, you would think a VA Dentist would more careful with keeping his own teeth in his head.  This hits a nerve with me, too.  I am 100% and do not have any other dental coverage.  I have been trying to get enrolled for about 4 months now, I finally resent the dental application, this time to the local clinic, the nearest VAMC, my Regional Office, and the VA Intake Center  % copies of the same application to 5 different addresses and I am still not sure it will cause any movement.  At this point, I have not been to a dentist in 2+ yrs, I could not afford the Tricare supplemental dental coverage, especially since I was paying for Tricare medical and going bankrupt.  I almost went to the ER 2 nights ago due to a tooth.  Good Luck and don't take their crap, they work for you,

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THEY ARE BENEFITS THAT WERE EARNED!  THEY CANNOT 'PICK AND CHOOSE' AT A CLINIC, ARE YOU SERIOUS?  YOU ARE THAT DEEP INTO SUBPAR CARE THAT YOU ADVOCATE FOR IT?  MAYBE A CLAIM FOR  'STOCKHOLM SYNDROME' IS IN ORDER IN THE NEAR FUTURE?

sorry FOR THE CAPITALS, BUT I AM NOT UP TO RETYPING...oops...sorry?

 

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