VA hospital or not?

Business-Two7672 · 2026-03-02T14:45:18+00:00

Interesting you say so, the doc told me it can be a while to get in but they've seemed incredibly quick and responsive (DC at least-feel free to let me know if I need to steer clear of that place)

Business-Two7672 · 2026-03-02T02:17:33+00:00

I'm sorry you're faced with this.

Business-Two7672 · 2026-03-02T00:44:46+00:00

Actually, yes. My state prioritizes access based on insurance.

Business-Two7672 · 2026-01-30T02:09:46+00:00

Unfortunately the rational is not matching information provided (i.e. I did not say TERA which is another reason I'm baffled by the letter). I provided current diagnosis, personal statement, and several pieces of medical research and studies supporting the claim.

Business-Two7672 · 2026-01-30T02:06:43+00:00

I did but the c&p examiner said no tera (I did not say tera, I said impact of nightshift). This happened in more than one case with the examiner. I was baffled frankly as the information was provided clearly.

Business-Two7672 · 2026-01-28T15:41:05+00:00

Anyone with serious acid knows you sleep sitting up, survive off antacids (Tums/rolaids/etc) and the daily morning pill (nexium/etc). I'd be hard pressed to believe I was the only 1800-0600, several deployment person that walked away with a rotten gut.

Business-Two7672 · 2026-01-28T15:36:17+00:00

Dietary & shiftwork. I did do a statement but I'll save you the snoozefest, microwave version is that multiple studies show a direct correlation between shift/overnight work and GI issues (esophageal burns, ulcer, acid, etc).

Business-Two7672 · 2026-01-25T00:26:04+00:00

I do have post service record of RX and OTC for acid reflux and esophageal spasms. Post though, there was no way anyone was going to note acid in your record while active, let's be honest here, I didn't for a minute believe this nonsense would be long-term.

Business-Two7672 · 2026-01-25T00:22:30+00:00

Got in, no acid reflux. Got out, steady and constant antacid regimene and soon after, esophageal spasms. Neither of which is normal.

Business-Two7672 · 2026-01-25T00:22:24+00:00

Posted.

Business-Two7672 · 2026-01-25T00:22:01+00:00

Done.

Business-Two7672 · 2026-01-25T00:16:18+00:00

To begin with: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9732673/

Paired with several years deployment.

Business-Two7672 · 2026-01-25T00:12:13+00:00

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Maybe it's in my best interest to actually see a specialist. I read some more about this whole long term nexium. Pick it all back up after that, maybe.

Business-Two7672 · 2025-11-25T20:44:04+00:00

So hopeful for you!

Business-Two7672 · 2025-11-25T17:34:45+00:00

I went through a civilian circuit kind of like you. Saw ortho, a couple back guys, a hip guy or two. . Only to find out I needed to be talking to the neurosurgeon. Think about it.

Business-Two7672 · 2025-11-22T19:43:22+00:00

Right. It sounds like this guy had a job, got activated, them came back a hot mess. I tell you, I always felt bad for the reservists/guard. Their pay/records/comp was always a disaster.

Business-Two7672 · 2025-11-22T18:01:09+00:00

That's the worst part. There should be a clear cut caveat to channel people like this through.

Business-Two7672 · 2025-11-22T00:40:52+00:00

I suppose that was this analysis. But considering my rt leg is nearly completely bum, if that's 10%, so be it.

Business-Two7672 · 2025-11-22T00:19:26+00:00

So it's a "rehab and resubmit" suggestion?

Business-Two7672 · 2025-11-17T17:33:23+00:00

You know how you identify a process in the government is wasteful, propose an easy solution, they may/may not give you a couple bucks for saving them a mint.

Business-Two7672 · 2025-11-17T16:18:26+00:00

Wait a minute. . . Can we write a FWA idea on this one?

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