Bay Pines VAMC Issues & Resolutions

10/04/2025

VETERANS, vouchers are ALWAYS available year round to have your pets spayed or neutered.

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Visit Pinellas County Animal Services beginning, Monday, October 6, 2025 to pick up a Spay or Neuter voucher. To better serve you and reduce your wait time, please arrive prior to 5 PM on weekdays.

Vouchers are available to anyone receiving government benefits or with an annual income of $46,950 or less.

Please bring:

1. Proof of income (W2 or paystub) or
government assistance (EBT card, SSI, etc.)

2. Proof of Pinellas County residency (2 forms of proof):
Photo ID and Utility Bill 🪪

3. Pet Information: you can receive vouchers for up to 2 pets per household per year.🐾🐾

4. Veterans receive access to vouchers all year long and can be picked up at Veterans Services locations in St. Petersburg or Clearwater. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

https://pinellas.gov/veterans-office-locations/

Once the voucher is issued, you will receive a list of participating veterinary clinics to call for an appointment. 📞

The shelter is located at 12450 Ulmerton Rd in Largo. You can also call (727) 582-2600, option 8 with any questions or concerns.

09/14/2025

Charlie Kirk took his ideology DIRECTLY from scripture. His assassination was not only an attack on on ALL Americans 1st amendment right to free speech but Christians right to speak the WORD.

08/21/2025

Interesting piece especially for those that are retirees or millennials. There has been a 39% INCREASE of millennials with disabilities since 2021. Why?

https://brownstone.org/articles/same-excess-death-patterns-in-multiple-data-sets-after-mrna-vaccine-rollouts/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMUFMFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHk2GS1fkKlHSoUkBWeR7pyfybU7LNWGApF50BH4awVhyimb0uZZZzexxBCf5_aem_x6ZivQ1gFXKaeT11q304DA

I support Kennedy’s decision to stop funding mRNA vaccine development. How can Kennedy justify administration of mRNA vaccines?

08/20/2025

06/05/2025

VA budget increases and request for FY 2026.

Higher than anticipated costs for mandated veterans’ benefits and medical care for toxic exposures will drive the Department of Veterans Affairs budget for fiscal 2025 to more than $400 billion — a roughly $30 billion increase to the amount that Congress approved, the agency said.

06/01/2025

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VA is recruiting 126 Veterans for a nationwide telehealth physical therapy study now through October 2026. The program includes 12 weeks of live video sessions, follow-up coaching, and a Fitbit to help track progress.
Veterans age 60 and older with a need for physical therapy may qualify to participate. https://news.va.gov/138974/telehealth-study-recruiting-veterans-now/

05/22/2025

My HealtheVet will no longer be a viable way to gain access to your VA Healthcare or Disability benefits beginning in June. Download the VA app and set up your account now.

With the VA Health and Benefits App, you can refill prescriptions, message your care team or check your VA benefits using your smartphone.

05/16/2025

Has the VA overpaid you then demanded repayment? Was it your fault? Those receiving non service connected pensions are most likely to be effected as are those receiving zero copay for meds due to low income and the yearly means test requirement.

The VA said it overpaid nearly $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2024 alone, as lawmakers pressed the agency to explain how it would fix issues that create financial nightmares for veterans.

03/06/2025

A message from our VA Secretary.

02/07/2025

It's about time the CW Bill Young VAMC made this statement. Now let's see if it's enforced.
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Service Animals at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System.pdf

Hello from your Bay Pines VA Healthcare System,

Bay Pines VA recognizes the important and positive impact service dogs have on the lives of Veterans. We’re proud to support Veterans and their Service Dogs but, it is important to distinguish which animals are considered Service Dogs, and which are not.

The only service animals recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are Service Dogs (SD). Service Dogs are dogs trained to do work or perform tasks to help a person with a disability who could not perform the work or task alone. Veterans and visitors coming to Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) are welcome to bring their Service Dogs with them and are responsible for making sure their dogs are:

Clean and groomed, free of sores, infections, and fleas.
Calm, non-aggressive, well-behaved, and obeys the owner’s commands.
Not running free on Bay Pines VAHCS property.
Housebroken and/or use acceptable areas for elimination on hospital or clinic ground. If an accident does occur indoors, the Veteran or visitor is responsible for cleaning up after their animal.
Licensed as required by the owner’s city or county of residence; and
Wearing a harness or leash, has a current rabies tag, and has proper identification, if available.

Emotional support animals are not considered Service Dogs and therefore are not permitted in the health care facility. If an animal exhibits a condition or behavior that presents a direct threat to the health or safety of others, the owner or designee may be requested to remove the animal. If an animal damages property, the handler will be responsible for damages. Please leave your personal pets at home for their own safety and for the safety of everyone at the Bay Pines VAHCS.

A Service Dog relief area is available outside the outpatient entrance of building 100 next to the parking lot for your convenience. Please clean up after your service animal while enjoying a safe space.


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11/10/2024

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