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Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: AWMac on June 19, 2004, 06:25:34 PM

For the last 10 years I've been givin the run around on my Military Medical Records. I Retired in 95 my records went to the Regional Distict of my home of Record which was Cleveland, OH. Well the time came up for my Disability exam but I was in Jackson, MS at the time. Had my records transferred to VA Hosp Jackson, MS. 1st time always the disapprove disability, it's a hard road to travel.  here's my point. I live in Oklahoma now and tried to get my Medical Records transferred to Tulsa. Called Jackson, MS many times just to be told, they dont have them, cant find them or place me on hold for 45 minutes and then hang up.
  I've emailed, written, called VA Reps and end up getting blown off.  Today I emailed a whole list of VA Reps and included my Congressman.  Has anyone else had this problem? And if so how far up the ladder did you have to go?

MacMAW

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: AWMac on June 19, 2004, 06:27:25 PM

BTW my health is failing... I think they are just waiting for Taps to be played and then there's no more prob.
:mad:

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: rabbidrabbit on June 19, 2004, 06:36:27 PM

Call the DAV.


I went through 4 appeals over 8 years before I went down to the local DAV office.  he walked downstairs to the VA office and I had the full 100 percent I was supposed to get that day.

no really..  call the DAV near you and explain the situation.  The VA is swamped now and it will take some extra muscle to make something happen.

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: XtrmeJ on June 19, 2004, 06:39:40 PM

Truely a bummer. GL with that!

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: AWMac on June 19, 2004, 06:52:16 PM

Thought you had to have a percentage 1st to see the DAV?

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: AWMac on June 19, 2004, 06:54:44 PM

Jumped for 8 1/2 years before I got a lower back fracture, plus a few years in tunnels, knees are ripped bad. Over inoculated with Hep C, now high BP and Diabeties...other than that everyday is a Monday.

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: AWMac on June 19, 2004, 06:56:52 PM

Thanks rabbidrabbit, I might just do that...still need my medical records.

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: rabbidrabbit on June 19, 2004, 06:58:52 PM

Just call them.. they are free. you don't have to have any sort of rating to ask them for help.  They know the system and have connections.

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: AWMac on June 19, 2004, 07:08:42 PM

Kwel, Thanks Bro... Nuthin better than a Vet helpin a Vet!  

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: rabbidrabbit on June 19, 2004, 07:41:57 PM

Just don't forget to do it.  Pick up that phone  or look them up at DAV.org on Monday morning.

Try this link  http://www.dav.org/help/service_offices.html

There are a few listings for OK so I'm not sure who is nearest to you.  let me know how it works out!

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: AWMac on June 19, 2004, 08:59:15 PM

Thanks, You got it Bud, I'll keep you informed.  <<>>
:aok

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: wrag on June 19, 2004, 09:30:28 PM

10% here....

got the DAV's help while at the VA Hospital!  Took over 6 months even so.

Great orgainization.  Don't know why I haven't rejoined em.  Was a memeber right after 1968.

Think I'll use that thread to rejoin. Thanks :D :aok

Oops must have been the VFW I was in?

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: AWMac on June 19, 2004, 10:32:08 PM

American Legion, Mohawk Post 308 here.  

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: gunnss on June 20, 2004, 08:38:28 AM

What Rabbit said!

And dont worry about your records, the DAV can help you get them.  Lived in Norman for 3 years, and "delt" with the VA 2 or 3 times, keep at it.

10% here too  If I can get them up to 30% I get the medicly retiered card and can go buy beer at the class 6 store

BTW the best German food in NA is in Moore OK on Sooner road south of Tinker AFB its called "The Royl Bavarian" and Jergan brews his own bier on site.  

Gunns

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: AWMac on June 20, 2004, 11:17:14 AM

Gunnss I'll have to check that place out... I go to Tinker AFB often...Commisary runs.  Saves alotta money.  Thanks Bud.

Oh BTW all I sent a copy of all the crap I've been through to Senator Inhofe, Republican, Oklahoma.  

I did forget to mention that last week I got a personalized signed photo of George and Laura.. seems they love the Grass roots Ohio born Republicans that have served their Country.

I still love the letter from President Ronald Reagan I got back in 1980.  Watta guy!

Ohhh and all the emails I sent out for a request for assistance to locate my medical records that are in Jackson, MS. I got a reply from Adrian Grice, Board Member of Veterans Affairs in Mississippi requesting that I seek assistance from a VA rep in Oklahoma.  I replied back.... just a lil shy from calling her a stupid biyatch!  Just gonna run the flag up the pole... I frikken tired of it all now and I'm Pisssssed!!!!  Not gonna hold back any punches.  Told her that she knows her job but just doesn't wanna fuggin do it!

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: rabbidrabbit on June 20, 2004, 12:40:48 PM

Fair warning... I sure know how frustrating it can be but the last thing you want to do is burn bridges unless you have no other choice.  You need friends here, not enemies.   Keep up the fight, just make sure its the good fight.

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: AWMac on June 20, 2004, 12:46:25 PM

RGR

Title: VA Question to all you Vets.
Post by: cars on June 21, 2004, 06:17:23 AM

100% here, guess I'm lucky that AAR's and hospital records etc. were available. Disability was awarded with no probs. Getting good medical care from VA hosp is another story. DAV is the organization that has been most helpful to me. The VA is a large cumbersome entity that is maddening to deal with without some sort of help. Hang in there. Good luck  

cars