Question For Military Veterans Using The VA For Their Health Care?

Jim, I've used the VA for health care since I retired 12 years ago. I have no complaints, in fact they have treated me better than I was treated while on active duty. I get all my meds thru them with no copay, I get my ongoing accupuncture from them, dermotology etc. My primary care physician is at the VA outpatient clinic 3 miles from my house and specialty stuff I drive 25 miles for and get reimbursed $17.00 for every trip which I make on average 4 times a month. They send me to the outside for chiropractor since they don't have it and also orthopedic surgeon for back issues since the wait is too long at the main hospital ("Veteran's Choice" program). I have to say I'm impressed. In the beginning it was a hassle but once I was in the system it was great. They pay for an expensive electronic muscle stimulator (H-wave) from an outside facility as well. I've come to the conclusion that each VA is different like each unit in the military is different. Good leadership equals a good unit and some are much better than others. I'm in San Diego which is a large and active facility so I think that makes a difference as well.
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