Medical Malpractice

VA Hospital/ Clinic...?

My father in law will be coming up to see my husband (his son) come home from Iraq ...he will be staying with us for several weeks, my question is he is on Coumadin blood thinner and needs his blood check weekley, he goes to the VA hospital in Florida where he lives...would he be able to go to the VA hospital here and have them draw the blood...we are stationed in New York state.

Public Comments

1. yes he can go to any VA and have it done
2. yes
3. He sure can!! A Vet. can be seen at any VA facility. I have been seen at the VA in MI. where I'm from and I live in NC.
4. yes
5. Yes he can. He should contact the hospital near you ASAP so that they can schedule his needed treatments at that facility.
6. Yes., Call the VA nearest you and find out what their hours are, etc etc.Let them know you're coming.Ask what he should bring along.
7. Yes, the VA does this. All he needs is his VA card and he will be set. He will also need to know the dose and exact medication...but he will be covered.
8. Yes. Just have him call the VA hospital where you live and talk with the eligibility department.
9. YES! have his primary care provider in Florida contact the nearest VA clinic or hospital where you are In New York State and set up a lab schedule. Then all he needs is his VA card and he will be cared for.
10. Yes, he can. He should call the VA hospital in your area and set it up. It really shouldn't be a problem. He may need to talk to someone in eligibility.