Pope Turner’s Prolonged VA Journey and Failed Care
Pope Turner endured decades of medical neglect at the VA system. Virginia Turner recounts misfiled records, ignored pain, and denied medications while Turner sought care for a deteriorating hand and later lost hearing due to ear infection. Sen. Strom Thurmond intervened to admit him, but a mismanaged hospital stay led to an unnecessary carpal tunnel procedure and further complications.
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Turner
Virginia
Sen. Thurmond
Steve Lott
Steve
Mrs. Turner
Veteran seeks 100 percent disability as VA care shown to be flawed
Bill Gorby criticizes Augusta VA Medical Center citing long waits and impersonal care. He argues VA funding and staff fail veterans and spouses, describing care as inconsistent and a public policy problem. He desires upgrade to 100 percent disability to support his family and access full benefits.
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Augusta VA Medical Center
Gorby
Gorbys Gorby
Grant family battles VA over home care and benefits
Mrs. Grant describes a lengthy struggle with the VA over in home nursing, medicines, and supplies. She claims budget cuts reduced support while she cared for her husband to save government costs. After his death the fight eased, yet three children remain VA covered.
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Grant
Mrs. Grant
Shipyard May Give Early Retirees Big Bonuses
Charleston workers at the Naval Shipyard may receive up to 25000 bonuses to quit or retire early, with Defense Department approval expected soon. Gov Campbell in Washington to press health care issues and preservation of the Naval Hospital amid the area’s retirement and military population. The Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center in North Charleston is urged to be spared due to its global shipboard and shore duty.
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Charleston Naval Shipyard
Defense Department
Jim Fralix
Medical University of South Carolina
Myrtle Beach
Beaufort
Charleston Air Force Base
Campbell
Washington
White House
Aee
Naval Electronic Systems Engineerin Center
North Charleston
Navy
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Aiken Mall
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