Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center

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Lazarus Wald

Recently I went to the VA Ambulatory Center in Columbus, OH, in order to inquire about and explain the situation that should be soon forward to VA Secretary, Undersecretary, and VA Inspector General. At first, I talked with a very nice guy whom is in charge of scheduling C&P appointments and proceeded to explain to him the nature of the situation, and everything was very sensible and intelligible for him; but then he indicated that he only did the scheduling and were not into the adjudicating process and its steps so he could not relay any message to the RO on my behalf. So, in order to relay a message to the Cleveland RO he took me to talk to someone at the same medical facility who happens to be Veterans Administration Benefits representative. All along, talking to this VAB guy was one of the most obnoxious and obtuse experiences I have ever had in my life: he was basically trying to convince me that the whole thing was part of the remanded early effective date for the IU and that the SMC (which nothing but an intrinsincal part of the IU) was the key word for the whole thing. He was therefore indicating that the RO would re-adjudicate a well deliberated, determined, and decided appeal by the BVA which have already gone through all the claim and appeal process, motions, and steps and have ultimately then been decided at the BVA level should then go back to be decided yet again by the clowns at the RO only because the name REMAND alongside the key word SMC were present even although the remanded portion have no relation or correlation whatsoever of any nature, shape, or form within this scenario concerning the appealed cases concomitant to the subsequent failure to of the RO (no surprise there) follow the BVA rule and order and thus update the ratings. I thought I had seen everything but this guy really took the meaning of distortion to a whole new level. So, if you need legal assistance and advice with your dealings with the VA and are not familiar with the federal statutes and laws; you really need to consider hiring a federal lawyer: at the end of the day, it will likely be money well spent. They should hire individuals whose level of competence and proficiency regarding Veterans Law meets a minimum standard and baseline otherwise one ends up with situations that are a real aberrations in nature.

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Ryan Hart

**UPDATE** I applied the Steri-Stips after the stitches were removed. I left the them on for about two and a half weeks. After I removed them the wound had healed nicely. See the photos. **UPDATE** I had the stitches removed after nine days. I posted before, during and after photos. The wound appears to not have healed correctly. I think I might have been able to achieve better results with Steri-Strips. You be the judge. Im using Steri-Strips after the stitches were removed, to try to fully close the wound. **ORIGINAL REVIEW** I live in South Florida, so I was out of town when I had a minor run-in with an surgically-sharp chisel while wood working. I needed a few stitches, so I went to the Urgent Care Clinic of the Chalmers P Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center. This place is hands down TOP SHELF. Just as good, if not better than my own VA Facility in Fort Lauderdale FL. Physician Mckeon, Scott J did an out-freakin-standing job stitching up my leg. I arrived at 1600 on a Monday, and was out of there by 1700. Battle tested, Marine approved. Thank you Doctor Mckeon!!!

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Edward M. Lewis, Jr.

Not every clinic / department is a failure only the clinic thats charged with setting appointments for the specialists you most need or reading your test results. Its as if they are just marking time til retirement or a more lucrative opportunity becomes available. My favorite clinic is Endocrinology. They dont beat around the bush you know where you are with them. I trust them in everything they do for me, bar none. The other clinics? Not so much! And the Social Workers available through the VA today may be fine for the young guys just coming back and they would benefit more from an experienced social worker or at the very least one of their peers whose been there done that to counsel them. But the youth today fresh out of the college of Social Work are too hung up on theory. They need to spend more time with supervision in the field before coming to a facility like the VA. They are just not ready!

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Shirley K. Wolf

Great Doctors, Great Service, not much wait time at scheduled Appointments. This also applies to ALL Clinic Staff members. Immediate replies to Messages sent via their Website or Phone. Immediate response for Urgent Care directions (even on weekends and/or off hours). They have an Escalation route in place, if needed and Monitor all phases of their operation. They also have a Veteran- Patient website to use with all Services and Communication, so everyone is on the same page of information. The Veteran that uses this Clinic, is my Life Partner (but I handle all of his Health care and arrangements). So, I work closely with this Clinic as well and I cant say enough good things about THIS Health organization. I havent any experiences, with any other VA Clinic locations but this one is Top Notch! Keep up the good work and THANK YOU.

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Mag acco

Have been going there for 20 years. I have always had excellent care. They have listened and helped with everything from mental health to service injuries. The urgent care was fantastic as is every department I have been seen in. I think the attitude you approach them with always affects their response to a degree like anywhere else you go. They have always gone out of their way if needed to help, routine appointments take time but when it is urgent or questionable they find the time to help. If they cannot provide at their facility they generally help you get care at another. The nurse will talk with you if a Dr is not available. Take a breath before you complain and relax. :-)

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Timothy Heald

I was an infantryman in the Army for 8 years with two deployments. I have a permanent rating of 70% and, and Im considered "unemployable" and paid at the higher 100% rate. They do this to avoid having to pay for insurance for my children and other expensive benefits. Last July the VA had me add to something called the Fiduciary Program which essentially had me declared incompetent, with out any judicial due process. Ive had my property seized and my compensation taken away. Been made homeless at points by the VA that is here to "serve" me.

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Vincent Luberto

Im a retired US Solider went to the VA to get my glasses repaired went to the eye clinic and told the my glasses broken they told me i will need new frames and they needed to be ordered this was in May 2017 went back in June to check on the frames the woman in the eye clinic said they were never ordered but she will put a rush order on them and will call me when they arrive no calls so i went back in July and went to the eye clinic to check on my frames the woman told me they were not ordered i was so angry i just walked out and went home

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Helen McCarthy

My husband has received exceptional care at the Chalmers P Wiley Columbus VA clinic. He has had wonderful care starting in Urgent Care plus very skilled primary care – Dr. Sundarem, cardiology Dr. Shapiro, ENT Dr. Soliman & Audiology Ms. Turtello. The nurses have been very knowledgeable and very caring. All the staff have treated my husband with the upmost respect and courtesy. We are very grateful and appreciative of all the care that has been provided by the VA Columbus out-patient clinic!

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