Unfortunately, there seems to be a lack of consist...

Unfortunately, there seems to be a lack of consistency. Your care seems to depend on the particular case manager, provider, or services. I still don't understand how Civilians are diagnosing and treating Veterans - we need more Veterans in these positions.

Avoid going into mental health inpatient - you can go in self-admitted, but they control when you get out. If you have a choice between VA or out-in-town; go out-in-town for your care. Providers both inpatient and outpatient overdose patients to keep them "zombied-out."

Everything you say or do can and will be held against you for the VA's benefit. If you are filing a claim, expect to be denied and have to file an appeal.

My first choice, if I had no other choices.