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Have just investigated VA benefits for my dad, 80/10. They live in Cincinnati which has a large VA hospital. We had no idea what to expect, but it turned out to be a no hassle morning. My mother provided a total income figure and then they they subtracted the amount that my parents spend in health care costs every month. the resulting total just got them in to qualify for the $2 per perscrip- tion benefit. I think the income cap was $27,000. The next step was a brief visit with a doc who took dad's history including meds. He now waits to hear when his appointment will be with the neuro. He can not have his perscriptions filled unless he sees the VA neuro. although this is supposed to change in the next year. We are going to give it a try - feel we have nothing to lose at this stage of the game. His meds cost $300 per month do this would be a big help. I'll keep the list posted after we see the neuro which will probably take 2 months before there is an appointment opening. I think every VA hospital operates differently and veterans who have service caused disability have priority. Good luck Marcia