Mr Peat
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I normally wouldn't post something like this, but it will give others a real insight into what goes on in the VA Health Care System. I can relate to many of these problems. Like when I put in my Disability claim before I was processed out in Sept 1997 and 3 months later I was denied my Claim. But during a normal work day in November 1997, that's when my future was rocked. I was walking a long during my shift at the U of U Medical Center in SLC, when I experienced the first signs of what lay ahead of me. My legs went numb while walking around and I almost feel. So, I thought I could rely on the VA medical center for treatment. Unfortunately, I found out the same day I had a golf ball sized tumor on my fore head and was scheduled for emergency surgery 2 weeks later. Anyways, I go over to the VA ER to complain about the numbness. They said they can't treat me. I'm like wtf. I said I will remember you when I fall down and hurt myself. Thus I wrote down all the names of the staff that refused to treat me. I had two strikes that day and the third came when I was denied my claim.
Granted there was plenty of proof that supported my case. It still didn't matter. I was going to give up, but I had further problems develop so I decided it was time to battle the VA head on in the summer of 1998. Finally, I started to get the treatment I need and my claim was accepted on a 10% disability even if the medical proof warranted more. Going through job after job because I couldn't work due to the rapid decay of my back all the while the VA Doc's saying there was nothing wrong with it. So in April 2002, my first major win with the VA Claims come through for me. I was raised to 70% even after countless Specialists appointments and normal Doctors. I mean I went through the whole 9 yards of medical treatment. I get the award letter and to my utter horror, the original scans on my back and hip revealed the damage from my injuries and the damage done to my spine during a surgery at the Ft Hood, Texas hospital. The Doctors admitted they new something was wrong the whole damn time and never did treat me for it other than the Greater Trochanter Bursitis which is no joke to experience. Of course they never could do a thing for it as they have suspected that I took major damage to all the tissue around my hip where the original damage took place while serving.
Finally after going through countless number of jobs and trying to get a College Education in a time span of Aug 1998 till June 2006, I won the big battle with the VA as they elevated me to the 100% Disabled Veteran's rate. I had to live with my brother and Sis-n-law because I couldn't work many times nor finish my College Education. At least I had a place to turn to for a place to live. After 8 years and 10 months, I no longer have to fight the VA other than getting actual real Medical treatment. For me to see my Doctor, it can take up to an excess of 9 months in advance to see him.
So after reading Phil's photo contest and then seeing this article, I decided to give you a glimpse at what the Government does for its Disabled Veterans. Of course, for those that served this and had to seek treatment at the VA can attest to this crap which Veterans shouldn't have to go through. Ok, I'll get off my soap box now and smoke a good cigar in honor of the other veterans that have been a POW, MIA, KIA, and have come home either wounded, scarred, or whole.
I normally wouldn't post something like this, but it will give others a real insight into what goes on in the VA Health Care System. I can relate to many of these problems. Like when I put in my Disability claim before I was processed out in Sept 1997 and 3 months later I was denied my Claim. But during a normal work day in November 1997, that's when my future was rocked. I was walking a long during my shift at the U of U Medical Center in SLC, when I experienced the first signs of what lay ahead of me. My legs went numb while walking around and I almost feel. So, I thought I could rely on the VA medical center for treatment. Unfortunately, I found out the same day I had a golf ball sized tumor on my fore head and was scheduled for emergency surgery 2 weeks later. Anyways, I go over to the VA ER to complain about the numbness. They said they can't treat me. I'm like wtf. I said I will remember you when I fall down and hurt myself. Thus I wrote down all the names of the staff that refused to treat me. I had two strikes that day and the third came when I was denied my claim.
Granted there was plenty of proof that supported my case. It still didn't matter. I was going to give up, but I had further problems develop so I decided it was time to battle the VA head on in the summer of 1998. Finally, I started to get the treatment I need and my claim was accepted on a 10% disability even if the medical proof warranted more. Going through job after job because I couldn't work due to the rapid decay of my back all the while the VA Doc's saying there was nothing wrong with it. So in April 2002, my first major win with the VA Claims come through for me. I was raised to 70% even after countless Specialists appointments and normal Doctors. I mean I went through the whole 9 yards of medical treatment. I get the award letter and to my utter horror, the original scans on my back and hip revealed the damage from my injuries and the damage done to my spine during a surgery at the Ft Hood, Texas hospital. The Doctors admitted they new something was wrong the whole damn time and never did treat me for it other than the Greater Trochanter Bursitis which is no joke to experience. Of course they never could do a thing for it as they have suspected that I took major damage to all the tissue around my hip where the original damage took place while serving.
Finally after going through countless number of jobs and trying to get a College Education in a time span of Aug 1998 till June 2006, I won the big battle with the VA as they elevated me to the 100% Disabled Veteran's rate. I had to live with my brother and Sis-n-law because I couldn't work many times nor finish my College Education. At least I had a place to turn to for a place to live. After 8 years and 10 months, I no longer have to fight the VA other than getting actual real Medical treatment. For me to see my Doctor, it can take up to an excess of 9 months in advance to see him.
So after reading Phil's photo contest and then seeing this article, I decided to give you a glimpse at what the Government does for its Disabled Veterans. Of course, for those that served this and had to seek treatment at the VA can attest to this crap which Veterans shouldn't have to go through. Ok, I'll get off my soap box now and smoke a good cigar in honor of the other veterans that have been a POW, MIA, KIA, and have come home either wounded, scarred, or whole.
