I’ll say this about the VA, they won’t turn any vet away. This is a double edged sword though. You have a lot of guys using the VA as a primary care clinic. If they get a runny nose, they go to the VA. Personally, I’ve never used the VA for anything that wasn’t service connected. Part of the clog up is the misuse, IMO. Just because someone received a 10% service connected rating due to hearing loss shouldn’t mean the VA should have to treat his finger he broke working in the yard. If that same person needs hearing aids, then then VA should provide them. The waiting room at most VA hospitals is abysmal.

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Posted by greenbean

USAF Retired

Member since Feb 2019

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Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:02 pm to salty1

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I’ll say this about the VA, they won’t turn any vet away. This is a double edged sword though. You have a lot of guys using the VA as a primary care clinic. If they get a runny nose, they go to the VA. Personally, I’ve never used the VA for anything that wasn’t service connected. Part of the clog up is the misuse, IMO. Just because someone received a 10% service connected rating due to hearing loss shouldn’t mean the VA should have to treat his finger he broke working in the yard. If that same person needs hearing aids, then then VA should provide them. The waiting room at most VA hospitals is abysmal.

A lot of truth here. Too many vets with non-combat, common issues gum up the process. Many are just trying to get VA disability benefits. Those people should be given TriCare and get treated in the civilian world.

The VA Hospital should focus on those with physical and metal combat related issues.

The majority of people in the military never get close to combat, these people should be treated in the civilian sector (paid for by the VA)

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