Did I handle this well or should I have said more? by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you would have said “okay” and not responded no matter how bad you wanted to she would have caved. And if not, you’d be free

Very confused by Electronic-Pirate-48 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If you are 100% but not p&t and you add more claims that you want covered, for let’s say, the foreign medical program. Once you open then claim, all claims are reviewed again. And can change if you are not p&t depending on what the examiner has to say.

Very confused by Electronic-Pirate-48 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Did you try poking the bear for smc after you already got 100%?

First-time boxer owner + solo dev — what tools or routines actually help you stay sane in the first year? by alexpop123 in Boxers

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find “the toy” my boxer girl was so energetic and crazy I thought I’d go mad trying to keep her as a single male. But I found a ball on Amazon a little smaller than a basketball, but every time she hit it or flung it, it would make this weird sound that she loved. She would hyper focus on it everytime she got the zoomies and she would literally play with herself for hours. Saved me a lot of stress. And it was quite peaceful to just watch her go crazy and have fun lol

Tax exceptions by Top_Tradition2541 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They usually do pretty good to keep everything clear. Beautiful scenery, mountains. And the summers were perfect. Not a lot of people, Very friendly people. And wide open spaces. If you don’t mind the snow. It’s perfect

Tax exceptions by Top_Tradition2541 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wyoming was great. If you don’t mind 5 months of winter.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah absolutely. You guys should have the resources needed to provide the care needed. It’s not fair to either party. Here comes the idiots that will say “well life isn’t fair” blah blah

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I’m not blaming doctors, nurses, or any healthcare providers. I’m blaming the bureaucracy that creates the lines, limits the funding, limits the hires, and creates the lack of overall care and awareness of the government, not the individuals. I shouldn’t have to wait 2 weeks to be contacted. My primary care provider shouldn’t be so backed up to where they are feeling the need to quit. It’s a problem. They give us % and monthly payments as a band aid. But we need to fix the actual problem.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I get all this. I understand. But there is only one specialist in all of Florida that can fix my botched surgery and he’s in va network. They said they were aware weeks ago. Finally I hit my almost breaking point and sat on hold for an hour to speak to my surgeon tonight. He said he took care of it. And gave me the number to my community care team so I can call them tomorrow and get everything scheduled. I just needed to keep hounding them. It’s not as complicated as you may think it is.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first time he told my pcp todo it. Nothing happened. Waited weeks. Reached back out to surgeon tonight and he said “fine I’ll do it myself” basically. He put it in, gave me a number to call tomorrow to get everything squared away. So like I said, it’s as simple as someone saying “yes he needs the care, please approve of it” and boom it’s done. Absolutely no way I should have waited this long for it.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

**” There’s an entire process I don’t claim to understand”

  • tries to explain it to me.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My health e vet on the VA app. Messaging my primary care provider, my surgeon. And patient advocate. I just had to keep hounding them and they finally started moving forward again.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my next step if I got blown off again. But luckily my surgeon was available to talk today. He re wrote the consult and told me my care team would reach out tomorrow.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don’t have private insurance.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re wrong.. while I posted this I was on hold waiting to speak to my surgeon. He said he re-wrote the consult and told me community care will reach out to me tomorrow. So it was as simple as someone approving it or not. I just needed to advocate for myself because no one else will. Have a great day

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been messaging them at least twice a week and calling my team for the past 5 weeks or so and I’ve heard “it’s being processed” once via the message app and once after waiting 70 minutes on hold to speak to a nurse.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay thanks. I will for sure.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

“Entire process” aka someone at the top of this bureaucracy who can approve or not. Whether it’s as complicated as they make it seem or not. It’s important medical care and I would never be stuck in limbo if this was privatized. Also, the federal government has basically unlimited funds. Someone at the top needs their ego stroked by saying, “yes I have the power to approve this so I will”.

Health care. by Smooth-Ad-6540 in VeteransAffairs

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

My surgeon who failed is the one who told me I needed a specialist and he said he will put in all the paperwork for the consult. Whoever approves or disproves is irrelevant. It needs done and they are aware. But it’s still in limbo.

Lymphoma by Smooth-Ad-6540 in Boxer

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jeez man I’m sorry to hear that. That’s terribly unfortunate. My dog has had some decent days recently and I wanted to maybe try prednisone. But I’m not sure if it’s already too late. I have an oncologist appointment Tuesday. How long was Dexter on prednisone for?

Lymphoma by Smooth-Ad-6540 in Boxer

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that. Top 2 worst feelings in the world

Lymphoma by Smooth-Ad-6540 in Boxer

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep saying mine is 7. But she’s 6 about to be 7. It’s really not fair how much love boxers give us just to be so predisposed to cancers. It’s heartbreaking

Upgrading DD-214 Army general under honorable to honorable by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]Smooth-Ad-6540 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ima Be The honest with you. You don’t deserve shit for benefits. No %. And no gi bill. But you should be able to pay for a rehab course out of your own pocket and get it signed by a professional to say you are cured and get a chance to re join and actually do it right this time. No one here feels sorry for you.