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Vanity - Vietnam Vet visiting my local Vet Out patient first time.
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| Red_devil 232
Posted on 05/27/2014 3:31:17 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232
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To: Red_Devil 232
If you are a career vet (lifer) what may be available to you may be different than what is available to me.
As a Vet who was not a lifer, in my case I can only get Dental for emergency dental work which means if I am in great pain due to a dental issue, and then there is a minimum co-pay, for me, of about $348 (if memory serves me right).
For a non-lifer with a non-service related issue there are co-pays which may depend on income level & whether or not the person has any health insurance coverage, independently or as a spouse &/or currently with Medicare - I think.
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posted on
05/27/2014 4:09:43 PM PDT
by
Wuli
To: Gaffer; Red_Devil 232
The VA doesn't do dental if it's not service related, or you are rated disabled, but you can sign-up for a VA dental insurance plan. IMO, MetLife has the best plan...$3,000 yearly benefit for about $38 a month with no deductible. It's only available to vets who are enrolled in VA healthcare.
https://www.metlife.com/VADIP/index.html
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posted on
05/27/2014 4:10:35 PM PDT
by
JPG
(Yes We Can morphs into Make It Hurt.)
To: Red_Devil 232
oh8eleven’s comment, rather question, is correct. There IS a distinction between “VietNam vet” and “VietNam era” vet. Obviously, the former means you served in country for a full tour or even part of a tour, while the latter (”era vet”) means you were in one of the military service branches during the time the VietNam war was in progress but DID NOT serve in country.
To: Red_Devil 232
The VA does not cover dental except for vets with service connected disabilities at a relatively high percentage of disability(Not sure exactly what it is but mine is 30% and I do not get dental) or a Purple Heart.
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posted on
05/27/2014 4:43:38 PM PDT
by
Chuckster
(The longer I live the less I care about what you think.)
To: Red_Devil 232
The term "Vietnam era vet" usually refers to someone who served during the period of the war but did not serve in country.
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posted on
05/27/2014 4:47:18 PM PDT
by
Chuckster
(The longer I live the less I care about what you think.)
To: Red_Devil 232
Bring whatever service dental records you have. Otherwise don’t expect any help there.
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posted on
05/27/2014 4:52:48 PM PDT
by
mosesdapoet
(Serious contribution pause.Please continue onto meaningless venting no one reads.)
To: Red_Devil 232
My question is what can I expect from this initial visit? They have me in their computer system and all the info I submitted. Do I need to bring extra info? DD214 etc?
Since you have a computer I can only assume you have a phone........call them
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posted on
05/27/2014 4:55:20 PM PDT
by
Hot Tabasco
(Under Reagan spring always arrived on time.....)
To: Red_Devil 232
To all who replied, Thanks. I was just looking for constructive advice and info. Not a flame war on my service as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War.
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posted on
05/27/2014 4:57:45 PM PDT
by
Red_Devil 232
((VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!))
To: oh8eleven
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posted on
05/27/2014 5:00:57 PM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Red_Devil 232
Bring any and all paperwork you have. Any records. Any insurance. You can be expected to produce anything so it’s better to have it and get it done now.
They have all your infomration anyway so it’s not like you are giving anything up they don’t know and you will slow the process if you don’t have what you need.
The people are cordial and respectful for the most part.
God bless!
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posted on
05/27/2014 5:01:24 PM PDT
by
vpintheak
(I will not comply!)
To: Red_Devil 232
I am also insured by my wifes employers insurance policy and Medicare.
Having just read the above, why are you using the VA if you already have coverage?
I will predict this, due to your current coverage and your attempt to utilize the VA's, you are going to encounter problems regarding coordination of benefits between the VA, your current coverage and medicare...........
sometimes having access to too much results in too many problems........
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posted on
05/27/2014 5:01:44 PM PDT
by
Hot Tabasco
(Under Reagan spring always arrived on time.....)
To: Red_Devil 232
God bless you, and thank you for your service.
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posted on
05/27/2014 5:02:18 PM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Red_Devil 232
BTW , if you do have a service related issue, you will need and advocate. VFW, American Legion and DAV are three that I know of. VA is means tested, but I have no idea what the criteria is for that. We pay for all meds that are not service related. But the rate on those is really good.
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posted on
05/27/2014 5:02:37 PM PDT
by
defconw
(Well now what?)
To: Chuckster
“The VA does not cover dental except for vets with service connected disabilities at a relatively high percentage of disability(Not sure exactly what it is but mine is 30% and I do not get dental) or a Purple Heart”
They did back in the 70s, got a couple of bridges and a couple root canals after separation from the Army
To: JPG
Thanks for the link, looks like a better deal than the delta dental plan through tricare
To: Red_Devil 232; All
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posted on
05/27/2014 5:08:14 PM PDT
by
QT3.14
To: Hot Tabasco
“Having just read the above, why are you using the VA if you already have coverage?”
Hey! My wife insists.
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posted on
05/27/2014 5:11:19 PM PDT
by
Red_Devil 232
((VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!))
To: Red_Devil 232
Thanks for your service Marine
If you have any service connected problem see the advocate (there should be one there) and let them help you file the paperwork.
If there is an orientation that you can attend, you should go.
They will tell you about some service connected disabilities you might not be aware of. (such as diabetes)
I'm not an expert, but have been through this with my husband.
To: QT3.14
Life in prison without parole is the very least that she deserves.
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posted on
05/27/2014 5:18:01 PM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: novemberslady
Thanks for your positive advice!
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posted on
05/27/2014 5:18:05 PM PDT
by
Red_Devil 232
((VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!))
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