hearing loss Severe PTSD and Air travel to VA treament center on the other side of the country

[MKAH]

Hello everyone.

This year. I have been getting treatment from inpatient VA psychiatric centers fairly close to my home so I was able to get a ride for the eight week treatment.

On November 6th, the VA us sending me to a more specialized facility, from California to Roanoke Virginia for a seven week MST program. 

I am extremely nervous and apprehensive about being on crowded airplanes from morning until night. 

When the travel department ordered the plane tickets, they said that I would not be able to select seats.  Something like..they don't do that anymore and I will get a seat when I get my boarding pass.

Has anyone ever called the airline well in advance of the flight date and asked for Aisle seating near an exit? 

I hope this does not sound ridiculous, but I am six weeks out and covered with perspiration as I type this.

Thank You



 

Mark
US ARMY Combat Medic
1/94th FA C Battery MLRS 1983 - 1986
SC - Bilateral Hearing Loss 50%
SC - Tinnitus 10%
PTSD-MST: Claim submitted 11/14/15
NOD / Appeal Submitted