VA: 'Facts are much different' on viral photo of veteran on ground at Murfreesboro hospital

According to his sister, Gail Hobbs, they put him on the bed and waited 8 hours to get treatment at the Alvin C. York York Va medical center in Murfreesboro.

"He can not even walk," Hobbes posted pictures to Facebook on Friday. "He should be treated better for my country"

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However, Tennessee Valley's healthcare system said their review of the photographs decided that "facts are very different from what was presented".

Virginia State spokesman Chris Vadnais told the US Today Network - officials in Tennessee first learned about this picture on Friday night and started investigating immediately

The official reviewed the medical records of Mims and found that he stayed at Murfreesboro, Virginia the day before the post was posted online Thursday, he said.

Mims said he was helping to move to the floor of the consultation room because he was tired because he was in direct contact and to accompany the appointment.

"Mims is currently an inpatient at our hospital and he is often taken care of.The director of our medical center goes to see the patient and that he has received good care and no complaints We will guarantee, "Vadnais said.

I can not ask for comments from Hobbs and Mims. But on Monday morning, Hobbs posted the latest update after his post was posted.

She wrote, "Veteran's head came from Washington." Sunday incident on her brothers.

Murfreesboro Virginia is one of the most reputed veterans hospitals in the country. According to the website of VA, the average waiting time for new patients seeking primary care reservations is 26 days.

Yihyun Jeong is in charge of veterans and military in US Today Network - Tennessee. Please call yjeong@tennessean.com or call 615-881-7309. Follow her on Twitter @ yihyun_jeong

• Veterans Service (VA) facility services for veterans. However, if an emergency occurs at VA hospital, if the VA's share of charge share exceeds the cost share required by the plan, the plan will refund the veteran's balance. Members are still responsible for the planned cost burden. • The above-identified services are not covered even if they are received at emergency facilities. For example, if it is received at an emergency facility, unauthorized routines not considered to be based on medical emergency by reasonable persons are not covered.

Each province in the United States has specific criteria for the welfare of veterans in certain states. For federal health benefits at the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital, veterans must serve at least 180 days until September 7, 1980, after which the veterans serve for at least 24 months Have to. However, if a veteran is discharged and receives disability benefits related to VA service, the time limit will not apply. After the Second World War, with the experience of World War I, most participating countries established well-designed Veterans Administration Bureau. In the United States, veterans' groups such as American Veterans Association and Foreign War Veterans Organization have promoted and acquired GI Bill. These provide education and medical services that receive free or subsidized veterans