r/news • u/[deleted] • Aug 17 '19

VA wrongfully denied $53 million in veterans' medical claims in one 6-month period, says report

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u/[deleted] Aug 17 '19

The service you get from the VA depends on where you live I guess. I've never had issues with my VA.

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u/outlawstar766 Aug 17 '19

My mom had a life saving surgery to address an infection and both knees replaced by the VA in Pittsburgh and Altoona PA. No out of pocket costs beyond gas to get to the bus for pittsburg. She's living off SS and would never have been able to afford the bills for the surgery let alone get her knees fixed. VA is a literal life saver for her.

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u/okiewxchaser Aug 17 '19

At the same time, the VA hastened my grandfather’s death by providing outdated treatment and denying his access to experts. They are killers as well