I'm 14 years enlisted and 3 months from getting out and wondering what some of yalls experiences are with the VA. Did they give you a hard time about benefits? How long before benefits were granted? What's it like trying to get an appointment once your out? And anything wisdom y'all could share would be much appreciated.

14+ and getting out?
Disability??

Biggest trouble I've had with the VA was getting an initial appointment with a primary care doctor, and then again the next two times I moved and had to repeat the process at a new hospital. Once I had a primary care doc though it was always quick and easy to get seen by specialists or to get follow up appointments with that doc.

As far as benefits go, it can be a lengthy process, but they back pay to your application date or your separation date, so in the end it's relatively neutral.

But for care you can always walk into the clinic and be seen immediately.

The VA gets a lot of ****, rightfully so usually, but I and most vets I know have also had positive experiences.

I've got stuff I'm claiming but no med-board, just had enough. It was indef or get out time and I just couldn't do it anymore. The last time I re-upped, I wasn't completely sure and it was a mistake. It was fun while I was single but now that I have a family, it just doesn't meet my priorities.

Different VAs operate differently. Some are far better run than others.

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Different VAs operate differently. Some are far better run than others.

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100% spot on.