The VA & Their "Support" in Missouri

[akaemilyrose]

Everyone is touting how helpful the VA is in their issues. However, this is NOT always the case. Let me recap

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[5rings]

Try the VA office of the Inspector General. It's their job to discipline personnel who don't comply with standards of care, directives, etc.

And, depending, a letter (physical) to General Eric Shinseki might well be appropriate.

[akaemilyrose]

At this point, I'm wavering between pursuing it further, & just not bothering. Either way, I will NOT be going to the clinic again.

I figure it this way. They've made their attitude regarding "my kind of people" plain & clear. Even if they DID say "Come on in, we'll 'take care' of you.", I would not be comfortable putting my care in their hands, or trust them.

[akaemilyrose]

You hit it dead center. No way I'd go there now.

The clinic in question is 15 mins away, & the biggest in the area so able to provide all I need. The other closest is an hr away, in curvy hills I wouldn't want to travel in winter weather, & I'm not sure how big they are. After that, the closest in several hours away.

[akaemilyrose]

I've given up with the senator's office, but am still working with Patient Advocates at Fayetteville for a resolution.

And I would like it made clear, as far my MY experiences have been, that the Fayetteville office has always been very helpful & respectful. Not very effective, but at least respectful. It's only Mt. Vernon, in SW MO, that seems to have "issues".