Va making it hard for vets

[Attijuana]

I always hear on the news of veterans killing themselves and always thought it was so depressing. But after dealing with the VA I can understand why, tonight I’m having such a hard time. I’ve been on medication for my depression and anxiety for years and the va is making me jump through hoops and I didn’t get the news I was hoping for today which sent me into a dark place. I’ve been curled into a ball crying contemplating what the whole purpose is to life. We wake up eat go to work come home go to bed and do it all over again. WHATS the point! If I didn’t have a kid I know I wouldn’t be here right now.

[JLoInCali12]

I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time. It's hard to advocate for yourself when you're not feeling well - do you have any family members or close friends who can help you? Are you seeing a therapist? Can he/she be of any assistance with the VA? Or maybe your primary care doctor? I wish I knew more about the VA system so I could offer some helpful advice...

[Attijuana in reply to JLoInCali12]

I am seeing many people but the va will only assign a doctor to do the test from their list of doctors and that’s over an hour drive just for one appt

[hypercat54]

I am in the UK and don't know what a VA is? x

[Attijuana in reply to hypercat54]

It’s for veterans of the military

[Bluesos]

What did they say???

[Attijuana in reply to Bluesos]

Pretty much denied me for a bunch of scars I got from when I was in the military bc I ended up needing another surgery after I got out so that one got denied saying they can’t tell what’s from the military and what’s not. Then my depression and anxiety keeps getting deferred. I don’t know how many times I can keep going thru it.

[Jonesie123]

I hear of this too much. You've surely been through a tough enough time without this too. My heart goes out to you. Don't give up. As said by Jlo- is there another angle you can go for to get help with what you need from the VA? Keep at it soldier- you can win this fight.