Do you believe congress should have to use the VA for all medical purposes?

SSG Rob Schwandt — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 09:58:31 -0400

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jun 3 at 2015 10:01 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:01:27 -0400

One more great idea Congress will never stoop to implement. Similar to tying their salaries or retirement to what they prefer the military!

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jun 3 at 2015 10:06 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:06:29 -0400

Unless they are a Veteran then yes. Otherwise theycan be like the rest of the people and fend for themselves.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 10:11 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:11:24 -0400

We might see some drastic improvements if they do!

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jun 3 at 2015 10:11 AM

LTC John Shaw — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:11:53 -0400

SSG Rob Schwandt They should be required to use Obamacare, they passed it, they must use it.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jun 3 at 2015 10:15 AM

TSgt David L. — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:15:29 -0400

I say "No" because it's hard enough to get in now, but say "Yes" because a lot of shit would get fixed in a hurry if they had to use the facilities...

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 10:36 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:36:10 -0400

Yes. The only way, at this point, to get the mess fixed, is to make those making the rules use the same facilities. Not only that, but it would save a TON of money for the budget to get rid of those Maserati plans (they are WAY above Cadillac plans).

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 10:47 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:47:54 -0400

VA hospitals and clinics are already overfilled and Congress members would move to the front of the lines. They need to be participating in Congress and representing their constituents.

I like the idea of members of Congress using our facilities but I believe it would just bog down the already slow service.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 11:08 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:08:12 -0400

Hell yes. And they should have to use the ones from their local areas in their home states. They should have to jump through the same loops and hoops as the Veterans that use them. Maybe, that would help the VA stop killing their patients.

Response by MSgt Jim Wolverton made Jun 3 at 2015 11:24 AM

MSgt Jim Wolverton — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:24:02 -0400

No because getting in may not always be possible and since I still have Tricare, I don't necessarily need to.

Response by MSgt Jim Wolverton made Jun 3 at 2015 11:25 AM

MSgt Jim Wolverton — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:25:13 -0400

I guess I misunderstood the question. I'm going to say yes because it may help get everything fixed.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jun 3 at 2015 11:28 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:28:42 -0400

No, they've not earned the right. ALL government officials, employees, elected officials need to be on tri-care and have to pay into Social Security.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 12:14 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:14:44 -0400

Just a thought here..

If you say congress must use VA.....

Then you are implying all Federal Employees must use Government Facilities.

Which means you are taking away your own right to choose where you receive medical care.

Just something to ponder.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 3:27 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:27:06 -0400

No; and I don't think we need to keep the VA around anymore, either.

Hold on, hold on...

Instead of a Government PROVIDED system, let's just go to a Government PAID system for vets. That way, they can see a civilian doc close to home and still have it taken care of.

It would be cheaper than maintaining the sites, buildings, administration, etc., that comes with the current VA structure. We would save BILLIONS.