A few years ago my tooth got infected on the weekend so I went to the VA ER for some relief. A nurse took care of me, she was so kind and compassionate and knowledgeable. She spoke fondly of a time when the VA had dentists available on the weekends and facilities were better staffed. It made me sad to see her so wistful of the VA she remembered where veterans were taken care of … [Read more...] about A VA ER visit enlightened me to what the VA was at one time.
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HadIt.com 22 Years and 12 VA Secretaries Later
I founded HadIt.com on Jan 20, 1997. I entered the VA system early in 1991 after separating from the Navy in Dec 1990. I actually had the idea to create something before I discovered the internet in 1994/1995. With the internet I realized I can do so much more than any little analog thing I could put together. I thought I could reach a few veterans who could reach a … [Read more...] about HadIt.com 22 Years and 12 VA Secretaries Later
Managing PTSD anxiety and buying a minivan…
Buying a new car is stressful, add PTSD and you got yourself a little hard ball starting to grow in your stomach or so I thought. I got to tell you this last purchase was so stress free it was almost a pleasure to sign up for a new payment. Got a minivan and a Great deal and Stress free, what a refreshing experience. We choose the 2017 Pacifica we are adding another baby to the … [Read more...] about Managing PTSD anxiety and buying a minivan…
Still Serving™ Podcast for Veteran Entrepreneurs – Shark Tank Contestant Angela
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/haditcom/2016/01/30/still-serving-podcast-for-veteran-entrepreneurs--shark-tank-contestant-angela … [Read more...] about Still Serving™ Podcast for Veteran Entrepreneurs – Shark Tank Contestant Angela
The 15 minute 1 issue visit at the VA Medical Center
My primary care doc is a PA, I'm not complaining about her. What I am complaining about today is policy. There is policy from what I understand from my PA, that appointments shouldn't go over about 15 minutes and you can only discuss 1 issue at a time. If you have another issue, you have to make another appointment. I realize there aren't enough docs to take care of all the … [Read more...] about The 15 minute 1 issue visit at the VA Medical Center
