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Originally Posted by Number 10 GI
The OP implied that the vet was poor. Actually the VA disability payment for a 100% disabled individual is a bit over $3,600 a month which is tax exempt. If the vet is drawing Social Security, he should be receiving about $1,600 a month. By my math that is $5,200 a month income. Now if he is drawing retirement pay for his military service that could be another $1,500 or so a month. How many villagers have that much income?
If the vet is eligible for Tri Care medical coverage, he should not have any out of pocket expense for medical care.
So "what the hell does this have to do with anything"? This vet is not destitute.
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Pure ignorance. Do you know what other issues are in this person's life? Do the facts of his personal wealth or lack of it have anything to do with the issue? If a millionaire received poor medical service - would it matter any less that the Dr. is unethical and lack character?
I share with my students (over 1,000 MBA's - Leadership & Strategy): "Some people that are great Devil's Advocates perceive they are always adding value; sometimes they are - and sometimes they are not. They are often driven to enhance their sense of worth by offering alternatives views. Sometimes those views have value - so listen. Often they are driven by only the individual's personal self esteem - and demonstrating their perception of their own intelligence. The solution? Be an "advocate" as a Devil's Advocate if you have that talent - but the world is better off if you just stay quite if your motive is not advocacy but rather self indulgent."
I asked the community for help - with a man I've invested a great deal of time with (mostly financial - which is my wheelhouse) - healthcare just supportive. This situation was new to me - and I've received a great deal of GREAT advice and counsel - so THANKS! I will follow up - and feel better about The Villages overall - (but not entirely).