Re: VA-long term care/home care

[Nita Andres <andres2@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Howard, it doesn't hurt to appeal either. I worked there for a while and noted
many non service connected pts in the nursing home area. I could be mistaken,
because I didn't check every chart. Even though things could have changed since 
I
worked there, it is worth an appeal. Nita

Howard Collins wrote:

> Sue, I'm a member pf VA Healthcare in Houston.  The care here is quite good
> but they tell me that long-term nursing care is available only to veterans
> with a military-related disability.  There seems to be no support at the
> moment for a correlation, so I have been denied.  However, you might call the
> local "Eligibility"office, anyway.  It costs nothing to check.
>
> Howard
>
> In a message dated 6/2/99 2:29:56 PM Central Daylight Time, SMalt4@xxxxxxx
> writes:
>
> <<
>  Has anyone taken advantage of these services?  My Mom can't go on much longer
>  doing everything.  Dad is enrolled in the NJ VA system, receiving his meds, I
>  was wondering if I could get them some help at home through the VA.  I also
>  fear that he will end up in a nursing home and would like any info, or
>  experiences anyone may have had.
>  Thank-you.
>  Sue, daughter of Rocky 75/ >>