What changes are needed to ensure soldiers receive necessary healthcare?

SGT Sara Hendrix — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:48:31 -0400

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/warrior-ethos-never-accept-defeat-quit-leave-fallen-comrade-hendrix

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Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Jun 3 at 2016 12:54 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:54:30 -0400

I think bad conduct discharge and other than honorable. I can't remember them all though.

Response by Sgt Oswaldo Garcia made Jun 3 at 2016 12:56 PM

Sgt Oswaldo Garcia — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:56:53 -0400

I think that there are many veterans who were in theater of war but because they did not see combat they are marginalized. The threat of violence affects all of us. In desert storm I lost so much weight I didn't fit into my uniform. Because we are military we suck it up. Doctors need to realize that veterans are still sucking it up in the civilian life. If any veteran, combat- non combat doctors should address their claims. I go to the V.A and see doctors that would rather diagnose you as having common ailments than seriously checking further: we lose people because the V.A would rather turn a blind eye to vets suffering. In the corps I had my knee reconstructed denied benefits, but a guy who just complained of pain got benefits. Denials base on if the doctor likes you.

Response by SGT Sara Hendrix made Jun 3 at 2016 1:04 PM

SGT Sara Hendrix — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:04:13 -0400

To Clarify my Question: The article I linked is my narrative of a situation that recently occurred, where-by a Soldier who was injured during a deployment, was not treated properly. The injury did not heal, thus the issue was exacerbated and turned into a further injury. He was then re-deployed with two fractured feet. And then upon return, because his ETS date was approaching, was not given adequate medical treatment for his injuries which were sustained on and as a result of Active Duty, and Time in Combat. So my question is really: What can be done to prevent this from occurring in the future. There are a few factors I have seen as being relevant to the situation. 1) the Unit's atmosphere which discourages soldiers from seeking treatment 2) the TMC providers having pressure from the units to do the same 3) the Patient load or lack of providers perhaps 4) the mentality of a bandaid approach 5) the incorrect assumption that a soldier should wait for the VA to care for their needs simply because they are near their ETS date.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Jun 3 at 2016 1:45 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:45:19 -0400

If the PCM know about a permanent profile then annotate it to start an MEB. The unit is selfish for deploying someone who is hurt and in a lot of pain. This shows a true lack of caring for the troops. Sometimes the biggest advocate is you.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2016 1:29 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 01:29:17 -0400

Privatize the VA. Fire and Jail anyone involved in the delays that resulted in the deaths or suffering of a vet. Collect back the bonuses of those who were apart of it. Make it public and make it very painful for future dirt bags to see what their criminal dereliction will bring them.