In this article I want to give you a good example of how the American Legion helped me get the help I needed from the VA medical center. I am a ninety year old Korean War Veteran. My problem is that I was having trouble walking with a cane due to a serious problem of balance. I ended up in the hospital three different times due to losing my balance and falling.
My Legion post gave me a walker to help me get around. However, one of the members was not satisfied and told me to make an appointment at the VA medical center with my primary care doctor. He asked if he could take me and be with me when I saw the doctor. I said okay. I cannot believe the results. During my examination the Legionnaire told the doctor I need a walker. The doctor agreed and sent us to the Physical Therapy department across the hall to get one. They gave me a walker, but the legionnaire said no good, he needs one with a seat. They did not have one with a seat but told me to come back in two days. When I returned they had a walker with a seat that is great. They told me to come back in a week to see another Physical Therapist. The Legionnaire told me that if they issue you wheels they will also put a ramp in your home.
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I would have lost out on all of these things if it were not for the American Legion and fellow Veterans who belong to the Legion. This shows you not only one reason to join a Veteran organization like the American Legion, but to demonstrate that we all need help and that it is available if you go to the right places for it.
I also want to show you how much the Veteran Medical Center is there for us and that they really help us no matter what you heard. We are very blessed because the Northport Hospital is one of the best in the country and they are really interested in giving us the service that we need.