I remember that at one point later in life my dad switched from his private health care (UW) to the VA. It took him (and my step-mother) some time to get everything set up and figured out so that it worked for him, but once he had everything working, he swore that the VA gave him the best care that he had ever received for his chronic health issues.
But he never had to use the VA for anything other than his chronic issues, so I'm not sure if it would have been nearly as good for emergent things.
The VA is good about the basics. Think Jiffy Lube, in, out, done. However, if it requires advanced diagnostics... YMMV. It took 7 years for Neuro access, and I was discharged due to an Anoxic Brain Injury, if that tells you anything.
I'm sorry to hear this. I hope the best for the recovery and rehabilitation of your shoulder. Thanks for sharing, even though it's painful.
I'm sorry that you're having to go through this.
I remember that at one point later in life my dad switched from his private health care (UW) to the VA. It took him (and my step-mother) some time to get everything set up and figured out so that it worked for him, but once he had everything working, he swore that the VA gave him the best care that he had ever received for his chronic health issues.
But he never had to use the VA for anything other than his chronic issues, so I'm not sure if it would have been nearly as good for emergent things.
The VA is good about the basics. Think Jiffy Lube, in, out, done. However, if it requires advanced diagnostics... YMMV. It took 7 years for Neuro access, and I was discharged due to an Anoxic Brain Injury, if that tells you anything.