Do you think You Should get into the VA System?
The following is my own personal experience along with some Veterans who originally said “no”.
The VA saved my life in 2013 when I was diagnosed (by VA) with a blocked artery in my heart. Within a week I was on my back in Philly while they attempted to put a stent in or clear the artery. They could not do either – “It was like concrete” was a comment by the doctors. They did “browse” around my heart and saw what is referred to as Coronary Collaterals which means the heart was already responding to my issue.
A few years ago, about 10, I was pushing a friend who lives in Iowa to get into the system. He kept putting that, and me, off until the day he wanted to get me off his back. He signed up and when he had is initial physical they saw that he had effects from Agent Orange. He did not even realize it! He is being treated and receives a monthly disability check from the VA.
Another friend was working along and was doing fine. He also put off getting into the system. Since his heart attack and double by-pass a few weeks ago, he said he regretted the choice of not getting into the system. Especially when he started getting bills for what the insurance did not cover.
So, Think Again if you have not at least attempted to get in the system. Talk to Bill Jackson if you need assistance. (I might be able to help also.)
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Just Sayin’
Jim (Webguy)
