Yeah, I am glad to know you have had a good experience with the VA. The VA gets a bad rap sometimes. I work for the Orlando VA and it is a true honor to be able to assist those who have served our country. Thank you for the video and your kind words. 😊
Thanks Chief! I never got in the door with the VA. My claims were denied when I retired in 1998 with 21.5 years of service. I never went back. Good to hear that you pushed through the system.
@@TheVillagesChief Thanks Chief, I have been told that by many friends. FYI, I went on to do another 22.5 years as a DoD contractor, last stops were Souda Bay and Djibouti. Deployment at over age 55 became such a hassle when COVID hit. I hung it up in 2021, retired near Daytona.
I am happy that there is a VA right there for so many of our military to use! My Dad was in the 101st airborne, we are military through and through!!!! (He's been gone 12 years now, still miss him!! He would have LOVED the Villages!!)
Another great video! thank you, once I move there I will be using that VA clinic since I am already in the system. Thank you for your videos very well put together content!
Thanks for the video! I am retired Army and will be moving to the Villages in about a year, so I was curious about the VA experience and your video and the comments are very helpful. Also loved the top down ride with the Jeep! Cannot wait to do the same with my Bronco. Thanks again.
my VA in Travis AFB is good. they answer all my concerns specially prescriptions that have a big co pay with my wife's insurance. they try their best which is good enough for me. good video
I use the VA clinic regularly its the only medical facility I use. It’s a 25 minute golf cart ride from home. I first used my car a couple times and I only go by golf cart. I’m am so glad they lifted the mask mandate
Chief, have you had any experience using the VA hospitals either in Gainesville or Tampa. We are thinking of moving down but have some concerns with the health care options. 100% disability with Lymphoma but have it under control for now.
Speed varies on day of the week and time of day. Major / specialty needs are handled at Gainsville VA (NoFL/SoGA) across the street from UF Shands. Below 466A the closest CBOC maybe on Rt 441 in Tavares which is connected to the Orlando VA Hospital . 6 years ago there was a 700 vet waiting list. They hired a number of new Drs. in 2017. Unfortunately in 2021/2 a few transferred to the expanded Ocala CBOC and retired and they hired some new PCPs in 2022/3, so things are now staffed equally again. VA in VISIN 8 has no room for spouses. But for the most part it is not important if you are over 65, spouse coverage falls to medicare outside the system. Welcome to the neighborhood Chief.
Wonderful video! Thank u! Do u have to live in the Villages to attend the VA clinic there, or is it open to veterans who don't live in the Villages? Your reply is sincerely appreciated!!😊
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Glad to see they take care of us vets down in the Villages. Makes me want to move there even more!
Very Vet friendly!
Yeah, I am glad to know you have had a good experience with the VA. The VA gets a bad rap sometimes. I work for the Orlando VA and it is a true honor to be able to assist those who have served our country.
Thank you for the video and your kind words. 😊
Deide I’m grateful for the VA, thank you for serving our vets, I salute ya!
Thanks for the VA clinic information. I wondered how many services were available at the local VA clinic.
thanks for watching!
Thanks Chief! I never got in the door with the VA. My claims were denied when I retired in 1998 with 21.5 years of service. I never went back. Good to hear that you pushed through the system.
Sorry to hear that brother maybe you should try again, ya never know
@@TheVillagesChief Thanks Chief, I have been told that by many friends. FYI, I went on to do another 22.5 years as a DoD contractor, last stops were Souda Bay and Djibouti. Deployment at over age 55 became such a hassle when COVID hit. I hung it up in 2021, retired near Daytona.
@@owen33333 I agree with Chief, it's really good advice to give it another try.
I am happy that there is a VA right there for so many of our military to use! My Dad was in the 101st airborne, we are military through and through!!!! (He's been gone 12 years now, still miss him!! He would have LOVED the Villages!!)
Yeah it's so convenient! This is a really great community for Veterans, a lot former and retired military live here and lots of support.
Another great video! thank you, once I move there I will be using that VA clinic since I am already in the system. Thank you for your videos very well put together content!
Thanks so much Franko!
Thanks for the video! I am retired Army and will be moving to the Villages in about a year, so I was curious about the VA experience and your video and the comments are very helpful. Also loved the top down ride with the Jeep! Cannot wait to do the same with my Bronco. Thanks again.
Awesome thanks so much Pilgrim and good luck on your move!
My husband and I have been there for Xrays, Always well treated at this VA, Staff very nice.
Agreed! Thanks for watching Pauline!
Nice jeep. Thanks for the tour. I can't believe how fast they took you in for blood work! Hope all goes well. Have a great day.
Thanks!
my VA in Travis AFB is good. they answer all my concerns specially prescriptions that have a big co pay with my wife's insurance. they try their best which is good enough for me. good video
Thanks Ariel, you gotta love the VA I feel the same way, its a blessing :)
I use the VA clinic regularly its the only medical facility I use. It’s a 25 minute golf cart ride from home. I first used my car a couple times and I only go by golf cart. I’m am so glad they lifted the mask mandate
Thats awesome Ronnie
Chief, have you had any experience using the VA hospitals either in Gainesville or Tampa. We are thinking of moving down but have some concerns with the health care options. 100% disability with Lymphoma but have it under control for now.
Hi Rich, sorry but no I havent dealt with any hospitals here in Florida yet, just the VA outpatient clinic. Glad to hear it's under control brother.
Speed varies on day of the week and time of day. Major / specialty needs are handled at Gainsville VA (NoFL/SoGA) across the street from UF Shands. Below 466A the closest CBOC maybe on Rt 441 in Tavares which is connected to the Orlando VA Hospital . 6 years ago there was a 700 vet waiting list. They hired a number of new Drs. in 2017. Unfortunately in 2021/2 a few transferred to the expanded Ocala CBOC and retired and they hired some new PCPs in 2022/3, so things are now staffed equally again. VA in VISIN 8 has no room for spouses. But for the most part it is not important if you are over 65, spouse coverage falls to medicare outside the system. Welcome to the neighborhood Chief.
Thanks so much for sharing the info Nancy!!
@@TheVillagesChiefif not Medicare where do spouses go? Is there a recommendation medical facility if not Medicare age.thx
Retired Navy. Living in Perdido Key Fl. Golfer. How are the courses…thinking of coming down to play the links and maybe make a lateral move.
I’m not a golfer but I hear it’s fantastic here, go Navy!
I use the VA clinic as well.
It’s a good one here, very happy and grateful for it, so convenient
Is it an easy transition if in the system already?
Do you use any of the Military hospitals ( Tricare)for treatments and medicines or just the VA?
So far down here I’ve only used the VA. But I’m the past elsewhere I’ve used both depending on the procedure. Thanks for watching Daniel.
Wonderful video! Thank u! Do u have to live in the Villages to attend the VA clinic there, or is it open to veterans who don't live in the Villages? Your reply is sincerely appreciated!!😊