Well today I had my very first appointment with my VA PCP. You don't have just one doctor you have a team. My team consists of two RN's, each responsible for different things and another team member that I didn't meet but his responsibility I'd to make sure you can contact your team member through their "VA PATIENT" which is web based. It is your own private and secure way of contacting your team and faster that the phone.
Once I told the doctor I had MS she immediately ordered a MRI and is referring me to a MS Specialist with tha VA located in New Orleans. Since it is located some 90 miles from where I live I will be paid for mileage on my vehicle.
The doctor also told me of another VA clinic the provides canes tips and handles free of charge. I was totally unaware of that. It took me a long time to earn my benefits but they are starting to payoff.
Once I told the doctor I had MS she immediately ordered a MRI and is referring me to a MS Specialist with tha VA located in New Orleans. Since it is located some 90 miles from where I live I will be paid for mileage on my vehicle.
The doctor also told me of another VA clinic the provides canes tips and handles free of charge. I was totally unaware of that. It took me a long time to earn my benefits but they are starting to payoff.
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