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PWE048 Misconceptions about Healthcare in the VA and the Military
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Passionately Wrong Podcast Episode E048
Misconceptions about Healthcare in the VA and and the Military
Key takeaway: Randy and James dispel some myths and misconceptions about VA and military healthcare
Topics covered in this video:
- What healthcare is offered while a person is serving in the military
- Qualifications of military doctors, and how their experience compares to other doctors
- Continuing Tricare (healthcare coverage) after retiring from the military
- VA coverage of medical disabilities (below and above 50% disability)
- How difficult it is to get partial disability determinations
- The military retirement program, i.e. before 20 years
- Combat and combat-related injuries
- How fair is the system? Does it work out appropriately in most cases?
- Tough questions have nuanced answers because facts and circumstances are complex
- Is the VA a terrible system for veterans? A perspective on veteran homelessness
- Quality of VA care, and professionalism of VA doctors
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