Hey all, just wondering how your local VA branch supports you. Realized that I've lived close to several different branch locations but have never actually been inside one since I manage my benefits online. What are the VA hospitals like? Do you find the support you need at in-person locations or are most things virtual now?

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My VA is terrible. I have full VA healthcare and my multiple service related conditions. They don’t do shit to help patients or listen to your concerns. Literally have had issues that were mismanaged by the VA for 18+ months solved by seeing a private practice in a visit.

Ask yourself, what kind of medical professional wants to work for a low salary in a government role with too many patients to handle?

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Had a feeling that was the case, what a shame.

I use ST Louis John Cochran, and I walk in whenever I need. It has improved significantly over the last 10 years.

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Seeing the horrors my Dad went through at the VA in Miami, Im not interested in going. They do have a good internship for nursing that someone in my unit is currently going through.

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I only use the VA clinic near me when I need to be seen for my service connected conditions. Other than that I use Tricare Select for everything else (retiree)

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The experience you go through logging in to va. gov or myhealthevet is very much synonymous with the experience you get at the clinic.

I just hate that the next available appointment is always 4 months later and at an inconvenient time. That time doesn't work? We've got 5 months later on an equally inconvenient time. God help you if you need to reschedule

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