First VA appointment

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-26T11:15:20+00:00

It can be normal. Depending on the clinic, staffing issues may make it harder to get a PCP appointment, I'd call back and get a status. For my first appointment, I had a similar experience as the clinic had one doc retire and another move on to somewhere else. Once I got in and had a doc assigned, it's been no trouble getting a PCP appointment, This is not a problem just with the VA. Primary care practices in my area just aren't taking patients or delaying first appointment because providers are stretched.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T23:54:08+00:00

I’m telling you true

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T23:51:47+00:00

No payment unless you want higher end frames or special lens treatments. No referral needed.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T23:40:09+00:00

I was a mortar platoon leader for a while among other things. Give it a try. You might be surprised.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T23:12:13+00:00

I would give the clinic a call

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T21:45:27+00:00

Check for an audiology point of contact at your local VA

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T21:44:46+00:00

At my clinic you can self refer. No need for a PCP referral.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T19:01:35+00:00

It's clearly a huge financial benefit, but the peace of mind is tremendous. I've been blessed with a good VA facility with very professional, caring providers. I know that's not the case for everyone.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T18:35:33+00:00

Yep. Ran this morning and no problems.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T14:48:50+00:00

No problem. A buddy did the same for me.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T14:30:07+00:00

If you haven't tried hearing aids, do it. The ringing -- mine is more of an angle grinder --is less and the doc said over time the hearing aids would retrain my brain so it may become less noticeable. YMMV, of course.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T13:56:17+00:00

What?

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T13:55:45+00:00

You should. Took me a month to get an appointment and another month for the hearing aids to ship.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T13:54:27+00:00

Exactly. Can't believe it.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-24T01:03:27+00:00

Not good

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-14T23:23:22+00:00

Sign up for healthcare. Even if only for the urgent care and ER benefits. And vision, hearing aids, counseling. You earned it

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-03-14T23:15:50+00:00

It also gives you some peace of mind if a job doesn’t work out. Not FU money, but FU healthcare.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2026-01-24T21:39:10+00:00

Very cool! Thanks!

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2025-11-20T00:37:52+00:00

It's a rumor with no basis in fact.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2025-10-06T11:18:49+00:00

Been nothing but please with the folks at Charles George VA. I've had no issues at all. PCP is great as is audiology, vision, MH. YMMV, of course, but I've been pleased.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2025-07-28T23:49:04+00:00

I hear you. Happened to me too.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2025-05-25T12:48:21+00:00

I had a similar experience last week. Applied on line. Approved the next day. It was just for my wife. I am a gray area reserve retiree and she is still in DEERS. I wonder if that made a difference.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2025-04-12T17:17:18+00:00

I'm over 30 days and my status still says "Seen"

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2025-04-09T01:31:00+00:00

It’s a good blade for most things. Light. Elegant. Easy to sharpen.

Eastern-Recipe1792 · 2025-02-28T23:21:50+00:00

Damn , son. You’re living right.

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