VA letter again

busterb · 08-19-2007, 05:28 PM

Maybe this should get posted under humor? If it wasn't so sad!!

V.A. Medical Center
Jackson, MS.

Dear Mr. Nichols

Thanks for my birthday salutations.

I can only pray that the employees who sent the letter do not work in records or making appointments for veterans who are in need of urgent care.

The birthday letter was dated on 7/06/07 and post marked on 8/16/07, which I received on 8/18/07.

If it takes 40 days for an in house letter to get mailed, what hope do any of us veterans have?

BTW. My records don’t need updating, as suggested on back of my greeting.
Unless the same high quality employees have lost my VA eligibility forms.

Also. If you want any infomation from me, best enclose a prepaid envelope.

roost · 08-27-2007, 05:39 PM

Our Post Office takes about that long to mark and mail letters.
I have not recieved many letters back from them.
As for the VA they are still 8 weeks behind on checks.
Would not want to rely on them for anything.

fargon · 08-27-2007, 06:17 PM

I have been waiting on the VA for years, the only that they are timely about is taking money, and making me wait. if you remember earlier this month I was having trouble being mentally and emotionally unstable. I asked for help and I got some appointments that have been postponed twice each. They have told me that if I am having problems with my sanity to call the police, and have my self arrested for being a danger to my self or others. What a crock.

roost · 08-27-2007, 09:50 PM

If you have those problems again take your VA card to any state hospital and they will bill VA.

wolf · 08-28-2007, 10:34 AM

No, they don't.

Other hospitals will initiate treatment, and assist the patient in an attempt to apply for Medicaid and bill them, failing that the hospital apply for other emergency funding assistance ... but you don't get any money from the V.A. "just because." Now, if the individual is a Service Connected Disabled Vet, there's usually Medicare already in place, so that's what gets billed.

busterb · 08-28-2007, 08:35 PM

Thanks Wolf.

Griff · 08-29-2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fargon

I have been waiting on the VA for years, the only that they are timely about is taking money, and making me wait. if you remember earlier this month I was having trouble being mentally and emotionally unstable. I asked for help and I got some appointments that have been postponed twice each. They have told me that if I am having problems with my sanity to call the police, and have my self arrested for being a danger to my self or others. What a crock.

I'm impressed with your ability to not go all Tim McVeigh on the bastards. Stay cool man.

fargon · 08-29-2007, 10:22 AM

Mr. McVeigh was an idiot. Blowing up buildings and killing people only proves that you are an idiot.

BrianR · 09-02-2007, 08:52 AM

See Article 99. Damn good portrayal of the VA system. Funny too.

08-19-2007, 05:28 PM	#1
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	VA letter again Maybe this should get posted under humor? If it wasn't so sad!! V.A. Medical Center Jackson, MS. Dear Mr. Nichols Thanks for my birthday salutations. I can only pray that the employees who sent the letter do not work in records or making appointments for veterans who are in need of urgent care. The birthday letter was dated on 7/06/07 and post marked on 8/16/07, which I received on 8/18/07. If it takes 40 days for an in house letter to get mailed, what hope do any of us veterans have? BTW. My records don’t need updating, as suggested on back of my greeting. Unless the same high quality employees have lost my VA eligibility forms. Also. If you want any infomation from me, best enclose a prepaid envelope. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch. Last edited by busterb; 08-19-2007 at 05:35 PM. Reason: sp

08-27-2007, 06:17 PM	#3
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I have been waiting on the VA for years, the only that they are timely about is taking money, and making me wait. if you remember earlier this month I was having trouble being mentally and emotionally unstable. I asked for help and I got some appointments that have been postponed twice each. They have told me that if I am having problems with my sanity to call the police, and have my self arrested for being a danger to my self or others. What a crock. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

08-28-2007, 10:34 AM	#5
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	No, they don't. Other hospitals will initiate treatment, and assist the patient in an attempt to apply for Medicaid and bill them, failing that the hospital apply for other emergency funding assistance ... but you don't get any money from the V.A. "just because." Now, if the individual is a Service Connected Disabled Vet, there's usually Medicare already in place, so that's what gets billed. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

08-28-2007, 08:35 PM	#6
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Thanks Wolf. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

08-29-2007, 10:22 AM	#8
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Mr. McVeigh was an idiot. Blowing up buildings and killing people only proves that you are an idiot. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

08-27-2007, 05:39 PM	#2
roost Eavesdropper Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 24	Our Post Office takes about that long to mark and mail letters. I have not recieved many letters back from them. As for the VA they are still 8 weeks behind on checks. Would not want to rely on them for anything.

08-27-2007, 09:50 PM	#4
roost Eavesdropper Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 24	If you have those problems again take your VA card to any state hospital and they will bill VA.

09-02-2007, 08:52 AM	#9
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	See Article 99. Damn good portrayal of the VA system. Funny too. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

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