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Does anyone know if VA doctors are giving vets the right to get the medical card to be able get pot for PD or is this gonna be a dead issue

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Anemone

I don't know of any steps in this direction in our dear state. Please post, if you learn of any. When I've spoken with docs re this, they usually get weird. Maybe Maryland is the closest with a possibility. I wonder about traveling to states with med pot and bringing it home. What a pity. Wish I knew where you are located.

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OpahAndOmah

we have medical cards for it here in oregon thank goodness BUT wonders if VA Medical centers will give out prescriptions for it. I'd hate to end up seeing and paying and outside doctor if we dont have to.

its a bit costly if not

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srarndt

Boy that is a very interesting quesition! I would guess that even if your state offers med cards for it, it is still illegal at the federal level and therefore VA would be unable to provide approval. Please note the word "GUESS".

Steve (Bisbee, AZ)

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WayneP

Yes my friend, it is illegal for the VA to get you pot. No matter how well it may help there is NO WAY!!!!!!

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OpahAndOmah

I figured it was,sad to say:(

BUT I guess we will just have to find another way:P

Thank You all for responding,Opah and I both look forward to reading all your post and learning from each of you. Your kindness to others is overwhelming and we are blessed not only for the site BUT blessed to know all of you.

Hug

Omah