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How do I switch VA doctors?

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How do I switch VA doctors?

If you decide you want to change to a different primary care doctor, you’ll need to talk to your health care team leader or to the patient advocate at your VA medical center.

How do I get a VA advocate?

Get help from Veterans Crisis Line

  1. Call 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
  2. Text to 838255.
  3. Chat confidentially now.

What is a VA advocate?

An advocate is an individual who helps veterans and their families understand long term care benefits available through VA. This can include information on veterans health care, state veterans homes and veterans disability income benefits.

How do I file a formal complaint against a VA doctor?

Contact the Hotline

  1. Phone: 1 (800) 488-8244. Monday–Wednesday and Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) or Thursday between 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
  2. FAX: (202) 495-5861.
  3. Mail: VA Inspector General Hotline (53H) 810 Vermont Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20420.
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Can I sue the VA?

You may be able to sue the VA if you have been the victim of medical malpractice. If the negligent health care provider in your case committed malpractice at a VA hospital, the case may be governed by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

What does a veterans service representative do?

Under direction, interviews, advises and assists veterans and their dependents in understanding and obtaining the benefits to which they are entitled under federal, state and local legislation; carries a service caseload and develops service plans which may include the need for specialized social services, provides …

What does VA OIG investigate?

These investigations focus on a wide range of matters including healthcare, procurement, benefits, construction, and other fraud; cybercrime and identity theft; bribery and embezzlement; drug offenses; and violent crimes.

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