I love the VA. I am sorry some people have a hard time getting care or prescriptions, but the VA in New Jersey is superb. Thank you for what you do. 🇺🇸
Am Army retired. VA in Brooklyn and Manhattan are both outstanding. I can't complain. I want to move from NY, but my heathcare network is too good at the VA. So, for now, I am staying in NYC.
Take a look at some of the comments that have been posted. Depending on where you want to go in the country, you will find an outstanding VA facility. They are not like they used to be. However, I must admit that the best VA in the country is right here in Temple, TX. 😊
The problem is not the V/A itself, the problem are the large telecommunication companies that are taking BILLIONS of dollars to supposedly bring rural areas broadband internet. 4 years or maybe 5 years ago there was all this hype about states and these companies getting millions of tax dollars. WHERE is that money? Because many of us CANNOT partake in some of these V/A benefits because we don't have rural internet broadband at all. i.e. I am constantly told I can be setup for a video conference (80 miles from nearest hospital) until they realize I have no broadband. We don't even have cell service out here that is stable. I get all my meds via the mail.. and that is faster than any internet service we have out here. lol Anyhow, VA is getting better but it is others also impacting us and the V/A directly that needs to be addressed. With the power of the V/A maybe you could start pushing those internet companies to freaking run broadband to the rest of us.
How is that the VA’s fault that you moved to a remote place with cell phone/internet sucks?? 🤔. Sounds like a you problem. Tons of veterans complain about the VA when it’s not the Va’s fault smh
I have been waiting many years, I am about 5 miles from town. The only option is dial up or satellite internet. The problem is Satellite internet is very expensive, only can use a very limited amount of browsing download/upload., The speeds can very, but on average is very slow. I remember during the presidential race in 08, 12, 20, that Obama/ Biden were promising the Internet out in the rural areas of America.
@@katsanddoggies9904 Yep agree completely. Those companies got made billions of tax dollars to extend to rural areas. And yet I have not found a single person actually out rural that has had ANY service extended to them. None.
I am 100% permanent and employable and my family will not use champ va in lawton Oklahoma because of the providers and the amount of money it does not save us. I was told the VA clinic on FT Sill is 40% better and it is worse than that public care here
My VA is good at providing goods and services, but all the Doctor Specialists are the worse. I have just been left to the dust bowl as far as fixing any of my health issues.
The pharmacy takes over 3 weeks to get meds by mail. If you get a script at a Walmart etc, pharmacy, be prepared to pay out of your butt for the 25% copay, sorry Dad CHAMPVA has its downsides. Then with regular VA assistance good luck! My 100% totally and permanently disabled (service-connected) Mom is getting the runaround and she is 81 years old, shame on you VA!!!
Dont forget to fill out the not required but actually required financial paperwork (means test) because if you forget (Ie you have tbi or memory issues)they will just screw you over & not remind you. Oh & its not back dated either. Oh & if you happen to work for them & out of work on workers comp & struggling they don't care they just want $$$
I'd like to know if the VA pays to be able to join a Community Center that offers an array of health benefits? Something on the line of a Silver Sneakers - that Medicare Advantage provides? I'm a surviving spouse of veteran who was 100% disabled and currently receive his benefits - but would like to know about the ability to join a health center as a benefit from the VA?
It is sad that non-disabled, non-retired vets don't have access to the VA Healthcare for their dependents. With that even with the PACT Act a non-disabled, non-retired vet can't even get a dental cleaning with VA Healthcare.
Let’s see if I have this right. The VA is offering help for the internet connection. Amazing I haven’t been able to get them to fix my cataract or set me up with some hearing aides. I went there got the evaluations. Just call us they say. They don’t do mail correspondence? I have series bonds and I bought them in the service. When the government comes across the refund. I can get the cataract removed. I can do it on Medicare then😅😊
Do not forget to fill out your change of Address form starting Jan 2025. Thank You for slow rolling all my current claims and my Ch 31 benefits, and the dependency claim for my wife, her daughter and my mother. You have time to make PR videos while vets are rinning out of time waiting on claims. I had a very open and shut PACT claim that wad promptly denied after I was only medically examined for less than 10 mins and it was not even a real exam the guy did not even check me out physically just. Just asked what was wrong with me and did not even write down what I said.
I had that same thing at the Chicago VA... 17 months of waiting for 13 minutes, that was from the time I left my car to me getting back in my car plus going to the bathroom and checking in at 2 different desks on 2 different floors. But now I go to the Iowa VA, so much nicer and faster.
@@julieburney5913Iowa only appear to be better at first unless you know the employees personally. I had pt in one of the Xbox and the therapist stayed she not only didn't know what treatments I needed but she was just as old and cramped up half the time I set on heat massagers for back issues instead of getting the correct area looked at. Now it's cause more nerve and muscle damage than if they had referred me to the right clinics and therapy instead of riding a clock down until retirement.
Dorn Va in Columbia, Sc sucks period, and the fact that you classify your fellow veterans as "low life system suckers". Proves just how piss poor morally you are. Who raised you so bad? I feel for any one in your life. Peace
Likewise. One thing I’ve noticed is a lot of these disgruntled veterans that I’ve spoken to are not upset with the doctors or their treatment. They’re upset that they are not granted 100% service disability for someone making fun of them while in service or something equally as stupid as that.
The VA Champ VA is not paying my wifes healthcare and it is costing us a bad reputation in our community as the healthcare provider is telling people here that we do not pay our medical bills and it is Champ VA not paying for care that is provided. Champ VA is not taking care of the bills.
Shit it took the VA 21 years to upgrade my disability to 40%, and according to social security, my disability should have been 60%. The VA literally sucks the life out many vets.
@@thomaswakefield6889social security and VA have nothing to do with one another. Not defending VA because ive had my issues with them but i will tell you its usually more difficult to get social security disability benefits than VA benefits.
I love the VA. I am sorry some people have a hard time getting care or prescriptions, but the VA in New Jersey is superb. Thank you for what you do. 🇺🇸
I agree. The VA has quite possibly saved my life. It has certainly saved me from bankruptcy.
@@rickking2363 So is the new VA in Las Vegas, NV. Glad you're happy with the service.
So is the VA in Wilkes-Barre, PA
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I hate the VA with all of my heart. These people are not your friend. Words can't express how much they suck.
I am very satisfied with my VA care at the Fargo ND hospital. Excellent people who dont recieve the recognition they deserve.
If you don’t have internet connected devices, how would you be watching this…? 🤔
Personally... I'm watching this using the public Wifi at my local library. They have computers here.
@@davidwholly5209 well how bout that? I mean, yes sir ain't that something!
I'm watching it on my phone
How about any free WiFi nodes in existence..?
If you don't know much about tech, try educating yourself - before speaking.
CHAMPVA can absolutely be used as a primary and only insurance. It’s not only a secondary insurance like this
implies.
St Augustine Va Clinic is OUTSTANDING ❤❤❤Love them🙏🏾
I have CHAMP VA through my husband who is a full service connected disabled Nam vet, and it really helps covered scripts.
Am Army retired. VA in Brooklyn and Manhattan are both outstanding. I can't complain. I want to move from NY, but my heathcare network is too good at the VA. So, for now, I am staying in NYC.
Take a look at some of the comments that have been posted. Depending on where you want to go in the country, you will find an outstanding VA facility. They are not like they used to be. However, I must admit that the best VA in the country is right here in Temple, TX. 😊
The problem is not the V/A itself, the problem are the large telecommunication companies that are taking BILLIONS of dollars to supposedly bring rural areas broadband internet. 4 years or maybe 5 years ago there was all this hype about states and these companies getting millions of tax dollars. WHERE is that money? Because many of us CANNOT partake in some of these V/A benefits because we don't have rural internet broadband at all. i.e. I am constantly told I can be setup for a video conference (80 miles from nearest hospital) until they realize I have no broadband. We don't even have cell service out here that is stable. I get all my meds via the mail.. and that is faster than any internet service we have out here. lol Anyhow, VA is getting better but it is others also impacting us and the V/A directly that needs to be addressed. With the power of the V/A maybe you could start pushing those internet companies to freaking run broadband to the rest of us.
How is that the VA’s fault that you moved to a remote place with cell phone/internet sucks?? 🤔. Sounds like a you problem. Tons of veterans complain about the VA when it’s not the Va’s fault smh
I have been waiting many years, I am about 5 miles from town. The only option is dial up or satellite internet. The problem is Satellite internet is very expensive, only can use a very limited amount of browsing download/upload., The speeds can very, but on average is very slow.
I remember during the presidential race in 08, 12, 20, that Obama/ Biden were promising the Internet out in the rural areas of America.
@@katsanddoggies9904 Yep agree completely. Those companies got made billions of tax dollars to extend to rural areas. And yet I have not found a single person actually out rural that has had ANY service extended to them. None.
I am 100% permanent and employable and my family will not use champ va in lawton Oklahoma because of the providers and the amount of money it does not save us. I was told the VA clinic on FT Sill is 40% better and it is worse than that public care here
I feel the same about colorado springs VA CLINIC.....NOTHING BUT PROPS AND KUDOS
Used to live in Colorado Springs. Hated the area, but at least the VA clinic was nice. Beautiful building and natural scenery.
I like her. She's funny❤💙
My VA is good at providing goods and services, but all the Doctor Specialists are the worse. I have just been left to the dust bowl as far as fixing any of my health issues.
The pharmacy takes over 3 weeks to get meds by mail. If you get a script at a Walmart etc, pharmacy, be prepared to pay out of your butt for the 25% copay, sorry Dad CHAMPVA has its downsides. Then with regular VA assistance good luck! My 100% totally and permanently disabled (service-connected) Mom is getting the runaround and she is 81 years old, shame on you VA!!!
I’m sorry to hear that. Fortunately my prescriptions take about 2-3 business days. Typical VA though, often depends on location how your service is.
Write a letter to the Hospital Director, guarantee that shit will be taken care of RikiTiki NOW.
Semper Fi
All of my prescriptions are mailed to me, and they either come from South Carolina or Arizona and take 2 weeks to get them
Well then make a phone call. The VA- is outstanding here at n Milwaukee. Semper fi
Why does she pay fir medicine....100% disability should be almost nothing
yea, just got 100% after being 90% for years,..let’s see if I get the help I need now.
Dont forget to fill out the not required but actually required financial paperwork (means test) because if you forget (Ie you have tbi or memory issues)they will just screw you over & not remind you. Oh & its not back dated either.
Oh & if you happen to work for them & out of work on workers comp & struggling they don't care they just want $$$
Tha VA medical system in Mid florida is excellent.Communications sometimes is difficult.
I'd like to know if the VA pays to be able to join a Community Center that offers an array of health benefits? Something on the line of a Silver Sneakers - that Medicare Advantage provides? I'm a surviving spouse of veteran who was 100% disabled and currently receive his benefits - but would like to know about the ability to join a health center as a benefit from the VA?
It is sad that non-disabled, non-retired vets don't have access to the VA Healthcare for their dependents. With that even with the PACT Act a non-disabled, non-retired vet can't even get a dental cleaning with VA Healthcare.
This is not true. It's because of the PACT Act that I was able to start using the VA Healthcare and at the time I wasn't SC
@@hendo721 Can your wife or children? Can you get a dental cleaning?
Wow I like it.
Let’s see if I have this right. The VA is offering help for the internet connection. Amazing I haven’t been able to get them to fix my cataract or set me up with some hearing aides. I went there got the evaluations. Just call us they say. They don’t do mail correspondence?
I have series bonds and I bought them in the service. When the government comes across the refund. I can get the cataract removed. I can do it on Medicare then😅😊
I have been approved to be my husband's caregiver. Does anyone know if the monthly income is taxable or not? Thanks so much!
how do I get bereavement councling?
Call VA hospital near you, "Veterans Advocate" will get you whatever you need.
the vet center also does bereavement counseling. You should check them out.
Do not forget to fill out your change of Address form starting Jan 2025. Thank You for slow rolling all my current claims and my Ch 31 benefits, and the dependency claim for my wife, her daughter and my mother. You have time to make PR videos while vets are rinning out of time waiting on claims. I had a very open and shut PACT claim that wad promptly denied after I was only medically examined for less than 10 mins and it was not even a real exam the guy did not even check me out physically just. Just asked what was wrong with me and did not even write down what I said.
I had that same thing at the Chicago VA... 17 months of waiting for 13 minutes, that was from the time I left my car to me getting back in my car plus going to the bathroom and checking in at 2 different desks on 2 different floors. But now I go to the Iowa VA, so much nicer and faster.
@@julieburney5913 For which issue, dependents?.
Must have been a VES Doctor
@@julieburney5913Iowa only appear to be better at first unless you know the employees personally. I had pt in one of the Xbox and the therapist stayed she not only didn't know what treatments I needed but she was just as old and cramped up half the time I set on heat massagers for back issues instead of getting the correct area looked at. Now it's cause more nerve and muscle damage than if they had referred me to the right clinics and therapy instead of riding a clock down until retirement.
@@ronbliss7368 ?
Lol Tri-Care, blast from the past 😂
The VA in my area is top notch! It’s these lowlife system suckers who give the VA a bad name.
Dorn Va in Columbia, Sc sucks period, and the fact that you classify your fellow veterans as "low life system suckers". Proves just how piss poor morally you are. Who raised you so bad? I feel for any one in your life. Peace
Dude right. The VA literally saved my life. I can’t say enough about its doctors and nurses!!
Likewise. One thing I’ve noticed is a lot of these disgruntled veterans that I’ve spoken to are not upset with the doctors or their treatment. They’re upset that they are not granted 100% service disability for someone making fun of them while in service or something equally as stupid as that.
@@wfatv584 wrong, I am 100% and the care is fucken shit. Not every VA is the same, stop being ignorant.
Low life's? Those are veterans to asshole they served and just because they want better care doesn't make them a low life!
The VA Champ VA is not paying my wifes healthcare and it is costing us a bad reputation in our community as the healthcare provider is telling people here that we do not pay our medical bills and it is Champ VA not paying for care that is provided. Champ VA is not taking care of the bills.
School computer
how many hoops must us vets jump through to get this benefit?
Been trying to file ChampVA claims for over 2 years now if that gives a good starting point....
Shit it took the VA 21 years to upgrade my disability to 40%, and according to social security, my disability should have been 60%. The VA literally sucks the life out many vets.
Average is about 6 months now from applying
@@thomaswakefield6889social security and VA have nothing to do with one another. Not defending VA because ive had my issues with them but i will tell you its usually more difficult to get social security disability benefits than VA benefits.
Good question
Ditto with Durham NC VMAC!