Posted by Tracy on January 19, 1999 at 19:01:41:
I recently found out that the VA has greatly relaxed its stringent eligibility requirements. Disabilities need not be service-connected. Annual income may be greater than previously allowed, and even though there may be co-payments for services and medications, they are absolutely minimal. The VA is also establishing satellite clinics with an eye toward providing care for more vets. I took a day off work recently, figuring I'd spend 6-8 hours to traverse my local VA hospital's bureaucratic maze. Between re-registering, filling out a financial means form, receiving a new photo I.D. card, being seen by a triage nurse, and getting an appointment with a neurologist, I was outta there in 45 minutes. If any other of you clusterheads out there are honorably discharged vets, please check out the new regime.