Guest guest Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 You have been a tremendous help and encouragement. You have credibility. I will let you know what I find out at my appointment on the 16th. Thanks again! Ken Subject: Re: Veterans BenefitsTo: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, March 9, 2009, 1:37 PM KenYou may well have it but I just wouldn't be comfortable personally witha determination only from an X-Ray. As you were part of a special groupbeing tested, perhaps that was among the things they anticipatedfinding, whereas in most of our cases it is not what they expected tosee. Also, you need to know if they can detect what form of the disease.Get copies of all results and interpretations and charts. Many of us hadPF diagnosed from CT's but had biopsies to determine the form. Some evenhad to have the biopsies to determine it was PF or something else.> > >> > >> > > From: Mango man mangomaninparadise@ ...> > > Subject: Re: Veterans Benefits> > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > > Date: Sunday, March 8, 2009, 10:20 PM> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > I have been directed by other veterans to apply for medical> benefits.> > I was hesitant at first for the VA Hospitals and clinics have come> under> > attack over the years for their less than professional treatment of> our> > veterans. But I went ahead and applied to see whether I wouldqualify.> > As it turns out, I am entitled to medical coverage (Priority Group7c)> > for my net worth (for the moment) is at a level high enough to> requires> > I have co-pays for my doctors visits and medications. I currently am> > covered by a Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan which would then become my> > secondary to the VA. I am quite skeptical that they would be able to> > deal with something like IPF but I have been told there have> specialized> > centers around the country that work closely with major teaching> > hospitals to include even the IPF Net. I am wondering if any of youon> > this network currently receive your care through the Veterans> > Administration? If you do, could you relate> > > your experiences?> > >> > > Mike> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 You have been a tremendous help and encouragement. You have credibility. I will let you know what I find out at my appointment on the 16th. Thanks again! Ken Subject: Re: Veterans BenefitsTo: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, March 9, 2009, 1:37 PM KenYou may well have it but I just wouldn't be comfortable personally witha determination only from an X-Ray. As you were part of a special groupbeing tested, perhaps that was among the things they anticipatedfinding, whereas in most of our cases it is not what they expected tosee. Also, you need to know if they can detect what form of the disease.Get copies of all results and interpretations and charts. Many of us hadPF diagnosed from CT's but had biopsies to determine the form. Some evenhad to have the biopsies to determine it was PF or something else.> > >> > >> > > From: Mango man mangomaninparadise@ ...> > > Subject: Re: Veterans Benefits> > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > > Date: Sunday, March 8, 2009, 10:20 PM> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > I have been directed by other veterans to apply for medical> benefits.> > I was hesitant at first for the VA Hospitals and clinics have come> under> > attack over the years for their less than professional treatment of> our> > veterans. But I went ahead and applied to see whether I wouldqualify.> > As it turns out, I am entitled to medical coverage (Priority Group7c)> > for my net worth (for the moment) is at a level high enough to> requires> > I have co-pays for my doctors visits and medications. I currently am> > covered by a Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan which would then become my> > secondary to the VA. I am quite skeptical that they would be able to> > deal with something like IPF but I have been told there have> specialized> > centers around the country that work closely with major teaching> > hospitals to include even the IPF Net. I am wondering if any of youon> > this network currently receive your care through the Veterans> > Administration? If you do, could you relate> > > your experiences?> > >> > > Mike> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Sher i never had a cobra insurance card no nothing about it first husband was in army for 2 years did not receive medical benefits after he left military he receives some vets benefits I am not entitled to them because of divorce, even though we were married at the time he was military i did call the VA at the suggestion of his second wife thanks for your suggestion Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: Re: Veterans BenefitsTo: Breathe-Support Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 6:43 PM Pink...do you still have your Cobra ins card? Is that still active? So many things have changed...my former husband was killed by a drunk driver and I had Cobra for years and years...until I remarried. But I THINK, if Rich should die I could reinstate Cobra. Former husband was a navy officer and the ins was great back 20 some years ago. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Veterans BenefitsTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Sunday, March 8, 2009, 6:20 PM I have been directed by other veterans to apply for medical benefits. I was hesitant at first for the VA Hospitals and clinics have come under attack over the years for their less than professional treatment of our veterans. But I went ahead and applied to see whether I would qualify. As it turns out, I am entitled to medical coverage (Priority Group 7c) for my net worth (for the moment) is at a level high enough to requires I have co-pays for my doctors visits and medications. I currently am covered by a Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan which would then become my secondary to the VA. I am quite skeptical that they would be able to deal with something like IPF but I have been told there have specialized centers around the country that work closely with major teaching hospitals to include even the IPF Net. I am wondering if any of you on this network currently receive your care through the Veterans Administration? If you do, could you relate your experiences? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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