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(08-10-2022, 10:15 AM)pally Wrote: I can't speak for every VA.  But my brother, who uses the VA, recently had a bad spell of health.  I am not joking when I say from Jan-Jun, I was literally at the VA 3-4 days per week. Those patients are defrauding anyone or if they are they are really good at it.  Even with the pay issue they are tough.  Again, with limited experience here.  My brother, who can barely walk even with a walker, can't get his disability rating upgraded and he has the support of VA doctors and social workers.

(08-10-2022, 10:48 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: I'm not sure but I think benefits are handled through a central location instead of the hospitals themselves. As for the hospitals overall, there are good and bad ones. Cincinnati has a good one while Dayton has an average hospital according to veteran rankings. If your brother is having troubles getting benefits he deserves, I suggest contacting a VSO if you haven't done so already. If you need assistance in finding one I can help. If you've already found one, I hope your brother is treated fairly and gets his upgrade.

My dad, who (knock on wood) is in relatively good health, was ineligible for VA benefits because he continued to work into his 70's.  Once he was let go he reapplied and they have nothing but wonderful.  Helped with hearing aids and his insulin.  I know his younger brother uses them too because he retired earlier and they have been great for him too.  

And that's the more local spots as well as in Pittsburgh.