My father in law will be coming up to see my husband (his son) come home from Iraq ...he will be staying with us for several weeks, my question is he is on Coumadin blood thinner and needs his blood check weekley, he goes to the VA hospital in Florida where he lives...would he be able to go to the VA hospital here and have them draw the blood...we are stationed in New York state.
2007-09-18 13:01:26 · 11 answers · asked by Army♥Wife 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
yes he can go to any VA and have it done
2007-09-18 13:06:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
YES! have his primary care provider in Florida contact the nearest VA clinic or hospital where you are In New York State and set up a lab schedule. Then all he needs is his VA card and he will be cared for.
2007-09-18 13:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by NavyVet64 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he can. He should call the VA hospital in your area and set it up. It really shouldn't be a problem. He may need to talk to someone in eligibility.
2007-09-18 14:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Just have him call the VA hospital where you live and talk with the eligibility department.
2007-09-18 13:37:26 · answer #4 · answered by traveller 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the VA does this. All he needs is his VA card and he will be set. He will also need to know the dose and exact medication...but he will be covered.
2007-09-18 13:20:06 · answer #5 · answered by Fedup Veteran 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apples to oranges assessment. they are government-run centers, places you as quickly as in no way dared pass in case you have been ill. Veterans, many have conflict-appropriate injuries, ultimate served in one uniqueness-style of well being midsection geared up to handle such desires. I m specific if we grew to become this over to private agencies, the rates may be some distance bigger than what we see end-value in VA hospitals. That stated, in case you desire to benefit apples to apples, learn why we spend billions on multiple well being classes for the interior maximum sector (Medicaid, SCHIP, WIC, and Indian Affairs). Why no longer quite provide the 'undesirable' the choice to purchase inner maximum assurance for the medical desires, quite of spending tens of millions on my own in administrative expenditures. One company ought to deal with the desires of the 'undesirable', quite of diverse multi-million dollar administrations working a similar style of software. And greater human beings must be helped.
2016-10-04 23:24:02 · answer #6 · answered by shenk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sure can!! A Vet. can be seen at any VA facility. I have been seen at the VA in MI. where I'm from and I live in NC.
2007-09-18 13:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by Adam 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes., Call the VA nearest you and find out what their hours are, etc etc.Let them know you're coming.Ask what he should bring along.
2007-09-18 13:14:42 · answer #8 · answered by TedEx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can. He should contact the hospital near you ASAP so that they can schedule his needed treatments at that facility.
2007-09-18 13:09:28 · answer #9 · answered by Marco R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-09-18 13:09:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋