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Ourst1951

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Hey forum, I got out January 19, 2017, but haven't been able to get a VA appointment until July 26th. I would like to know what to prepare for. I was rated 80% by the VA and 50% by the DOD, for knee injuries and anxiety. I'm currentlyTDRL. I know that 18 months after I'm officially retired I'm supposed to go see the doc again and they'll decide whether or not to keep me TDRL, PDRL, or cut me loose. Has anyone else dealt with this situation before? What should I prepare for with both appointments? I had significant damage done to my right knee during air assault and I'm worried they'll take away my benefits at some point. I was told early in my injury that I may require a knee transplant. I appreciate any help.

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Ourst1951 said:
Hey forum, I got out January 19, 2017, but haven't been able to get a VA appointment until July 26th. I would like to know what to prepare for. I was rated 80% by the VA and 50% by the DOD, for knee injuries and anxiety. I'm currentlyTDRL. I know that 18 months after I'm officially retired I'm supposed to go see the doc again and they'll decide whether or not to keep me TDRL, PDRL, or cut me loose. Has anyone else dealt with this situation before? What should I prepare for with both appointments? I had significant damage done to my right knee during air assault and I'm worried they'll take away my benefits at some point. I was told early in my injury that I may require a knee transplant. I appreciate any help.

Thanks


-RLTW-
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Can you specify what you need help with? If you are waiting 5 plus months for VA healthcare, that is not allowed. They must make appointments sooner or allow you to be seen elsewhere. Further, you are on TDRL. That means you have Tricare and may use Tricare providers rather than the VA.

Without knowing more, maintain appointments and focus on getting better. Your health is number one. By continuing to see physicians your medical conditions will be documented, which will help when you undergo TDRL re-eval.
 
pittpan2005 said:
Can you specify what you need help with? If you are waiting 5 plus months for VA healthcare, that is not allowed. They must make appointments sooner or allow you to be seen elsewhere. Further, you are on TDRL. That means you have Tricare and may use Tricare providers rather than the VA.

Without knowing more, maintain appointments and focus on getting better. Your health is number one. By continuing to see physicians your medical conditions will be documented, which will help when you undergo TDRL re-eval.
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I had to wait because I was working two jobs to keep the lights on. I had originally scheduled my first appointment in March, but had to reschedule to July. I don't know where to go to find doctors that will see me on Tricare. Are they going to hold that against my re-eval for waiting so long for my first appointment?
 
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