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10. It REALLY depends on the situation

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 11:20 PM

Jul 2016

if your under 50% disability, and above the poverty level, you have no coverage for anything but service connected disabilities (which I am actually OK with).

If your below the poverty level you have coverage.

Coverage if you don't live near a VA facility was horrible (maybe better now than 10 years ago when I dealt with it). Coverage for certain specialties is bad, etc.

I know my brother had half his teeth knocked out while in the Marines, and he has gotten so sick of the VA system he pays cash (no dental insurance) for his dental care -- and he lives 10 minutes away from a VA hospital.

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Clinton promises VA reform, trashes Trump in VFW speech [View all] TomCADem Jul 2016 OP

So they didn't turn their backs like they did to John Kerry in 2004? bluestateguy Jul 2016 #1

I'm saying... runaway hero Jul 2016 #9

Please allow the veteran to choose his doctor and treatment plan. midnight Jul 2016 #2

I'm retired from US Army... madamvlb Jul 2016 #4

Glad your experiencing the awesome health care you deserve. midnight Jul 2016 #5

You know I could go on about this for hours.... madamvlb Jul 2016 #6

Yeah? Stryst Jul 2016 #8

It REALLY depends on the situation Sgent Jul 2016 #10

You do not know what you are talking about... pbmus Jul 2016 #11

UM...YES I Do. madamvlb Jul 2016 #12

Maybe you should tell the VA. tazkcmo Jul 2016 #13

Seriously. madamvlb Jul 2016 #14

My experience with the VA has been entirly negative. Stryst Jul 2016 #7

This problem with doctors not caring is a problem… I only hope that more respect to choose a doc. midnight Jul 2016 #15

Will Trump discuss his personal Vietnam? bucolic_frolic Jul 2016 #3