Comments on: It’s Worse Than We Think: Military Health Care, SNAFU

By: J.B. Stone

J.B. Stone — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:38:35 +0000

Mr. Frickson:

I’m hoping you will read this and realize that you’re NOT alone in your plight. For what it’s worth, the maladies you describe appear to be symptoms of exposure to Agent Orange at least in part. The level of treatment and commitment varies widely throughout the VA system. I’ve had the dubious pleasure of seeing the East Orange, NJ – Denver, CO – Salt Lake City, UT and Fort Harrison, MT operations up close and personal.

I have compiled a formidable collection of data on Agent Orange Issues and other Service Related health problems for ALL veterans to utilize:

http://www.freedominion.ca/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=55

Please make use of whatever details may benefit YOU at that site…!!!

By: Harry

Harry — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:22:05 +0000

http://usawakeup.org

I have never been so demoralized as I was watching this.

But the fact of the matter is that I as well as most of American’s allowed this possibilty to exisit.

We voted these self serving, dishonest, un-patriotic, greedy. im-moral politicians and back ground thieves that support them to control us.

The saddest part of it all is the availibility impeachment that is hardley ever used,

By: Ben L. Frickson

Ben L. Frickson — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:39:26 +0000

I’am a Vietnam Vet, DaNang Jan 66-Jan 67. I have struggled with the aftermath for years, including dries and peels, till it bleeds, many growths, severe arthritis since age 46, including very high rate of swelling joints. When I retired after 26 years, the Veterans “health care system,” send me a computer print out that I had to come in for an appointment. Fort Snelling, MN. I went… from there on know one would believe the caois. I never went back. I have never since then ever had such rude and error filled information. I go to civilin medical facilities and pay out of pocket, what Champus, at 40% or less doesn’t pay, another lie from the Government. I have tons of bills that prove they pay less than 40%. I will continue to work. But, someday the U.S. will struggle to find anyone to listen to their lies about care or benifits. At 67 years of age, I have never lived under a President that is such a Jeckel and Hyde. Smiles, talks postive, and flat lies. I have never felt any President ought to be impeached for lies to America, except Mr Bush. He covers by blaming his lower servers. Nor have I seen so many Generals quit and turn against him. The VA system is broken and always has been. We hire no experienced, no service served civilian dream Doctors that poo poo our Vets. What a disgrace. I have proof of this. Take care, but continue your research and keep shaking their lying ?????, You give us hope.
Ben Bear.

By: David Isenberg

David Isenberg — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:53:27 +0000

And this:

NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense

No. 234-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 01, 2007
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711

Secretary Gates On Walter Reed Leadership Change

“I endorse the decision by Secretary of the Army Fran Harvey to relieve the
Commander of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

“The care and welfare of our wounded men and women in uniform demand the highest
standard of excellence and commitment that we can muster as a government.When this
standard is not met, I will insist on swift and direct corrective action and, where
appropriate, accountability up the chain of command.”

[Web Version: http://www.defenselink.mil/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=10564

By: David Isenberg

David Isenberg — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:26:22 +0000

I thought this just breaking news relevant:

WASHINGTON (AP) The Army general in charge of Walter Reed Army Medical Center has been relieved of command in connection with disclosures about inadequate treatment of wounded soldiers.

By: RICK REINFRIED

RICK REINFRIED — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:58:57 +0000

It’s time for the Congress to exercise its oversight responsibilities and kick some ass!

By: J.B. Stone

J.B. Stone — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:41:43 +0000

“soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s Medical Hold Unit say they have been told that they must not speak to the media. The Pentagon also clamped down on media coverage of any and all Defense Department medical facilities”

The military may be able to silence our Troops in the short run. Clamping the lid of secrecy on troubled waters is nothing new. Eventually, these folks become civilians. It’s imperative for Veterans of all conflicts show their support for our current fighting forces who are not allowed to speak out for themselves. Denying proper health care is unconscionable. Simply pretending the problem doesn’t exist won’t fix anything. You can bet if the hospital’s administration offices were moved to such deplorable conditions the problem would disappear overnight….!!!

As for the DoD/VA making a “timely” response to severe problems…don’t hold your breath. I served in the Navy from 1967 – 70 and filed my first VA Disability Compensation Claim in 1971. The issue was not even partially resolved until I refiled in 2002 and received a partial decision in 2006. 35 years is a mighty long time to sit waiting under the veil of secrecy for what should have come automatically.

The vast majority of Project SHAD/112 Veterans await similar fates. Unfortunately, a goodly number have already died and their claims have been “decided” to the advantage of the government.

www1.va.gov/SHAD