I was admitted to VA emergency by ambulance due to a cut finger. Upon release at midnight, I didn’t have a ride home, which was 40 miles away. One nurse said they’d arrange a free Uber ride home and within 20 minutes the driver pulled up. 😊

I just got 100% PT. I took 4 veterans to kick my arse for two years to get me to fill out the paperwork. It has saved my life.

@barbarakiser5622

4 ай бұрын

Same. I was at 20% since 1990 and just went back and got 100%right away.

Any vet can go to any hospital and the VA will pay as long as the Vet enters through the emergency entrance.

Thanks Ed. KZread has been a god send for learning about all of the benefits that are out there. For 30 years I had no,idea it was available.

I'm over in the Philippines about 60 miles north of Manila when this happened. VA set up 3 different C&P exams over a 2 week period in Oct 2020. So that was 3 round trips, VA told me did not qualify for travel pay even though I was 70% at the time. The good part? Before the first week of Nov I was awarded 100% P&T. For over 2 years before going to the Philippines, I asked VA what my medical benefits were in the Philippines. Each time I was told they were the same as in the states. After being in the Philippines I need medical so went to the VA. I was then told the only thing they would treat was my service connections. I was on my own for anything else. The funny part? There is a VA hospital that the VA built in the Philippines, but only Filipinos can use it.

I've been 100% for quite some time and have been unaware of many benefits you've spoken about...such as...being able to go to a non-VA hospital, such as an emergency room. I usually get good results from most of the VA, but the last time I had to go to the ER, the trainee doctor was excellent at noting what needed to be done. The ER doc in charge had the mentality of a janitor, but I wouldn't want to belittle the janitors who would have been more qualified. So I would go to another ER before going to the VA ER again.

@mikehazelwood4854

9 ай бұрын

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thanks for sharing, also in CALIF 100% Vet gets free Bride tolls from your license plate DV.

Best care hands down is Medicare A & B! I avoid the VA as much as I can…

Community Care is Not just for 100% vets. I am 50% and am using Community Care for physical therapy and for local specialties instead of driving 50+ miles for a VA specialist.

Thanks guys for your help! You’re continuing to fight the good fight!

If you're with the VA, you need to go see a doctor or go in for a surgery, let the VA know 24 before. If it is an emergency. Let them know you're with the VA so the VA can pay the bill

I've been rated at 100% for the past ten years, and no one is willing to tell you about ANY programs we are elligible for.

@veteranfacilitator3654

5 ай бұрын

Call 1-800-827-1000 and speak with a VA Counselor.

Great video! VA treatment is great!

BTSSS is complicated by design to discourage the older vet from bothering to file for reimbursement

Thank you and God Bless you for this information. Been thinking ( that's the problem ) that you had to drive a certain amount to be eligible for travel pay.

I did not know about some of the these benefits. Thanks. I am 100% TnD.

Went to ER becasue i had something stuck in my eye, when i got there they ask if i had insurance and i told them i Have VA and the rest is hisyory🤙🏼

Get Dental at a local Dentist vs going to a VAMC. Many Vets have Video visits then go to Pharm window but they wont pay you because you didn't have a scheduled appt at that Med Ctr.

@veteranfacilitator3654

4 ай бұрын

Please give me a call 734-612-8757 or email edruckle91@gmail.com

@ARCSSelfDefense

14 күн бұрын

I thought you had to use the VA dental clinic unless they were unable to see you within 90 days, and the you could request to go to a dentist in the local area. Is that not accurate?

Thanks Ed I tell veterans about the benefits. Some excepts. Infro.

Thanks gentlemen!

currently any distance for a scheduled appt is eligable for travel pay.

Thanks.... Best to you from a VietVet...

That is because we are told no all the time.

UNFORTUNATELY WHY AREN'T THE VA TELLING THESE VETS OF THESE SERVICES?? MONEY!!!!!

Thanks for the info guys! Every time I try to get my travel pay on the BTSSS website it locks up, says the map doesnt work, and I never get paid.

@veteranfacilitator3654

5 ай бұрын

Laura give me a call at 734-612-8757 or email edruckle91@gmail.com.

I thought you had to live 50 miles away to get mileage and the civilian care was for ER only, and then required to notify within 72 hours-not just any random community care appt?

@nunyabusiness7405

6 ай бұрын

it used to be that way, there was a minimum distance before you could claim mileage. now in 2023 and on you can claim a single mile round trip if you want. and the er only visit was a past thing, now you can go to civi doctors and community care as long as you work with the va to get it going. the va wont offer this info up to us.

@halburke9115

5 ай бұрын

@@nunyabusiness7405what kind of reimbursement will the outside physician get. If it’s crappy no outside physician will want to accept veterans.

@nunyabusiness7405

5 ай бұрын

they get paid, but its a crap shoot. you do have a say in the level of care you get from civilian doctors and if they arent meeting expectations you can get a referral to a different doctor. @@halburke9115

Is the community care at Urgent care facilities available to all vets?

Getting travel pay is just as big a pain as DTS. NOT WORTH FILING.

As combat wounded was rated 100 percent from my discharge? But I ask for hand control for my truck? The problem was I had to see a doctor that I don’t trust because they had to determine if I was capable of driving safely, yet I drove into Pittsburg pa, for past 8 years, why would I have to be tested by some Dr. For that reason , no tickets no dui no nothing on my driving record?

@veteranfacilitator3654

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kayla, for reaching out to me. Give me a call at 734-612-8757. or email at edruckle91@gmail.com.

Thanks ❤

@veteranfacilitator3654

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

❤

Btsss is the worst program designed. I couldn’t ever get hooked up and even had the travel pay section in Durham VA and they couldn’t get in either. The system has had nothing but problems. They say you have to use it since they took away the kiosk machines. One of the biggest problems is the VA personnel don’t or won’t tell you of programs you are qualified for. A broken system that they refuse to fix.

Who do I need to inform at the VA within 72 hours that I received medical care at a community facility? (primary care physician, speciality care doctor, community care dept.) Please help me on how to navigate this? not just a standard answer but not how to execute the program correctly within the 72 hour timeframe. Thank you for your help!

@veteranfacilitator3654

5 ай бұрын

Give me a call 734-612-8757 or email edruckle91@gmail.com

I have a hernia that needs repair, but and my local VA is calling it an elective surgery. How do I get them to do my surgery?

@veteranfacilitator3654

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kayla, for reaching out to me. Give me a call at 734-612-8757. or email at edruckle91@gmail.com.

Good Luck with trying to get Community Care without first getting a referral from your VA PCP. The Community Care Department @ my VA Hospital is not very helpful!

I live round trip 300 from my VA facility in Texas but travel pay is no longer getting paid like it was in 2022! In 2023 I traveled to my VA facility three times and my travel pay was $27.80 where in 2022,2021 I was getting 124.38 travel pay!

@daniellathers6563

5 ай бұрын

Then you are doing something wrong or your screwing up the address. The address from has to be your home of record to the VA, not just where your staying at the time. Given the rate is 41.5/ cents per mile you would get $124.50. I live just over 40 miles round trip and for the last 10 years it hasnt changed. $16.60 each trip

@thegoat3109

5 ай бұрын

You gotta watch the paperwork. This last time thru, they kept screwing up our pay, it took a while to get our money because they kept messing up the numbers.

I too am a Viet Nam vet with cancer. Waiting over 6 months for a VA decision. What’s the problem? Mine is on presumption list . Do they want me to die? Or just go away. Really pissed off.

One Million Dollar Question for you. Can a Vet Rated at 100% P&T with SMC L1/2 with Aid & Attendance still work from home on the phone selling life insurance, granted conditions fluctuate from day to day but can a Veteran work under this rating (Part Time) under these circumstances without loosing his current pay status? As stated there is no way I can work efficiently on a regular basis but writing a few policies a month considered gameful employment? Were can I find the VA rules on this specific circumstance. Thank You

@veteranfacilitator3654

4 ай бұрын

Please give me a call 734-612-8757 or email edruckle91@gmail.com

Doesn't say much for the VA INFORMING the vets does it?

You mean the VA isn't informing Veterans

I found out about the travel a year ago.

@hgl8872

4 ай бұрын

Remember there's a time limit on travel pay. I believe it's one month after your visit to file or you lose it..

i'm a newly 100% p/t member... for dental, do i need to go to the VA hospital? or i can request a local dentist?

@veteranfacilitator3654

5 ай бұрын

Call 1-800-827-1000

@azulsanteon4908

Ай бұрын

1. Find a provider in your area near you who accepts VA 2. Call Community Care and give them the Dentist name, address, phone number 3. Community Care will contact your Dentist of choice and they will call you for am appointment 4. VA will only allow certain procedures and not others like root canals. That has to be done at VA Dental From a fellow P&T 100% Veteran

So over 30% I drive to va hospital, I get per miles $?

@veteranfacilitator3654

Жыл бұрын

Started a new Veteran Support system called Ground Support. The goal is to keep Veterans informed , provide them with a trusted veteran to help them. If you are interested. Go to www.veteranfacilitator.com and register for Ground Support.

@jollygreen4662

Жыл бұрын

@@veteranfacilitator3654 free?

Sadly, I didn't know half of these as well. How do I find out about urgent care in.my area? I'm 100%P and T

@veteranfacilitator3654

5 ай бұрын

Call 1-800-8237-100 or give me a call: 734-612-8757

How where do I apply for travel pay for going 3 miles or more…?

@veteranfacilitator3654

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kayla, for reaching out to me. Give me a call at 734-612-8757. or email at edruckle91@gmail.com.

milage 60 mi or more

Are widows od 100% disabled veterans allowed to travel space A

what is the age limit for SSD? . 78 YRS old, 100% P&T, VA disabled veteran retired and drawing regular social security benefits. Would SSDI be more than regular social security because of my service connected disabilities. Perhaps, I am too old now. Appreciate insight

@veteranfacilitator3654

5 ай бұрын

Call 1-800.827-1000

@reggierendon2847

5 ай бұрын

Call social security, if you took social security at 62 and even if you work or not, you cannot ask for disability after. Most people on social security disability do it in their late 40s or 50s, you cannot continued to work or be retired and then at in your 70s, or 80s say, hey! I am disabled. Social security and the VA are two different governments entities, or departments. What might be a disability with the VA, might not be a disability with the social security.

100% disabled is misspelled

I’m 100 what does it take to go to a VA home 🏡 when I get very old????

@veteranfacilitator3654

4 ай бұрын

Please give me a call 734-612-8757 or email edruckle91@gmail.com

So, I can get travel pay for a 5 mile drive?

Unfortunately, many older veterans don't have the computer skills to do anything online. My local VA clinic used to have IT guys there to help veterans but they went away as soon as the new administration came into power. Maybe Trump will bring them back.

Hell! I've got a 120 mile round trip to my nearest V.A. and never have I been offered travel pay ? Likewise why ? Criminals in our system using government funds for nefarious personal use ? Just like I'm having to go to the streets for drugs to treat myself because somebody is scooping them up for their use instead of mine ! Our V.A. is like everything else " For some purpose other than it's intended purpose ! That's why I'm sitting here in damned pain with an injured arm one and a half years later and still no help from our glorious V.A. !

Travel reimbursement requires I believe your round trip is greater than 59 miles. So a 5 mile one way or 10 mile total trip is not payable. Also, why/how is the VA allowed to apply a deductible to travel requirements pay for the stated reason so they can take your money to pay other veterans travel requirements????? Never in any government travel requirements have I ever heard of such crap but yet they are getting away with robbery.

@veteranfacilitator3654

4 ай бұрын

Please give me a call 734-612-8757 or email edruckle91@gmail.com

The Vha does not help vets at all with advice. We are not apart of the VBA.

@veteranfacilitator3654

2 ай бұрын

the VA has three totally separate domains: VHA (Health), VBA Benefits, and NCA Burials. You don't talk to your VA doctor about benefits and you don't talk don't to your benefits counselor about health care.

How about this? Proposed 22% budget cut to VA!!!!!

BTSS SUCKS!

Well you don't seem to explain the reason veterans miss a lot of benefits is the VA doesn't put it in writing and distribut it widely. You haven't explained how 100% are getting screwed on mileage reimbursement. If you file for mileage you could end up owing if your trip is short. You got a $6 deduction every time you file up to three v i s i t s. Your mileage is computed at 41 cents a mile as the crow not following actual roads. You are starting out 20 cents less per mile than the IRS gives business travel. If the VA wanted you to know your benefits they would have a members and mailed updates. Patient ignorance is by design. Imagine the government screwing defense contractors this way

You spelled “dsabled” wrong in your title by omitting the “i”!