I overheard a coworker saying they avoid VA hospitals like the plague. I am just curious why?! And do you agree?

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If you want to die while waiting for medical care you need, go to the VA

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Sounds like a nightmare. Is what for simple visits too? Or a medication refill? Goodness.

Yes I do. I have good insurance and am well off enough to just pay for private healthcare when I need it. Plus, those providers are far better than anything the VA has given me. Last time I went to the VA I sat in the room waiting for the doctor for over an hour before I just walked out.

If you don’t have other options I guess the VA is fine, but if you do I’d say avoid if possible.

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Interesting!! Thank you so much for your experience. That doesn’t sound very great especially when you aren’t feeling well. I guess I didn’t know this about the VA hospitals/doctors.

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Every VA is different when it comes to customer service and appointment availability. I’ve found the private sector care much better and fortunate to have insurance that covers it. I may use the VA when I’m older but it doesn’t fit my needs right now

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Makes sense based on above comments. Thanks for sharing!

I’ll give you an example: I have a sister and brother in law who are both doctors. Both went to the top med school and got into both of their fields that are the two most competitive.

I had to fight the VA for a MRI. Brother in law is a surgeon and said based on the pains I felt, MRI should be a given. Only when I mentioned my relations and what they said did my PCP put in the order for a MRI. I brought it up 3-4 times to my PCP until it was done.

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Okay… kinda laggy and not the best attentive care. That’s really terrible to hear. Thanks for sharing, I really appreciate it.

If the VA is anything like the medical hobby shops I experienced on active duty, stay away!

My only experience with a VA hospital was my postseparation exam & they nicked a nerve in my arm while drawing blood (you'd think something as simple as that would be easy, but nooooo...) & I felt it for weeks....I wouldn't trust them to do anything at all complicated.

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My jaw is on the floor. Holy moly! A simple blood draw!! I’m so sorry that happened to you. Geez!

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