I have an AVM in the cerebellum, the Navy isn’t responsible but I want them to pay will they?
Hey McLuke,
It’s been a while, How is it all going?
As for the navy, Are you currently enlisted? If you are there are a broad number of services open to you. Obviously, it will all need to be investigated for specific criteria and options by their specialists, but here in Australia, the Forces have their own health coverage and health facilities.
Now in saying that, just like with other insurance coverage, I’m sure they will be looking for any ‘out’ they can find. So, I’d suggest some in-depth investigation of their criteria, taking your personal situation into consideration, prior would be HIGHLY advisable. Mine wasn’t military, but I’ve had the ‘joy’ (NOT) of dealing with insurers myself. It can be a huge minefield. Get yourself informed. Know the steps you need to take BEFORE you need to take them.
Hope it helps,
Merl from the Modsupport Team
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Hi Merl,
I’m an ex member of the ADF (Australian Defence Force) I have memory and recall issues, I’ll do anything to have them be responsible, say the word and I’ll do it!
I assume Merl was thinking that you’d get healthcare cover if you were still serving.
AVMs are most often considered congenital (i.e. part of our development in the womb) but did you ever sustain a trauma while in service?
Are there any questions as to whether your AVM is typical or atypical in any way?
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@DickD is exactly right, in that case it would be a ‘fairly’ straight forward process. I know in years gone by, ex military personal had access to a whole-of-life medical coverage. This has now been scaled way back. I had family heavily involved in combat forces and they had whole-of-life cover. This was back when the government covered EVERYTHING. Now those services have been contracted out to corporate entities ie Insurance companies. And they’re tighter than a fish’s … if they can get away without paying, they will. If there’s any doubt, it will always fall the insurer’s way.
I’m not going to be making any promises, but, let me do some investigations. I know some people who ‘may’ know some people or at the least know who to speak to. Which state are you in?
But again, no promises.
Merl
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Hey @McLuke,
Do you have a DVA card? And if so, which colour?
Merl
Hello @McLuke
I have had some experience of what it is like to be in the Services and I know that sense of identity, purpose and belonging. You give everything because that is what you do. I have then seen what happens when people find themselves discharged due to illness and injury. It is shaming and isolating, amongst so many other horrendously difficult things. My own ex neurosurgeon harmed me during treatment but I know now that the most important thing for me is to get my voice heard. Do you perhaps have access to any military veterans charities where you live? Could they help to support you in any way whilst you’re targeting the financial side of your treatment and care? I have daily rage and misery spikes when I think of my own brain injury from my actions of my ex neurosurgeon but I made a promise to myself that I would also care for this part of my brain and encourage it to ‘work around’ things that I struggle with.
Very best,
Talloak
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