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HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
Wed Dec 16, 2015, 09:02 PM Dec 2015

twice is a coincidence...three times is a conspiracy theory...

But in the past month an 1/2 I've had 3 appointments at the V.A., the later 2 following up on things found in my annual visit to the GP.

And each day that I've had appointments I've also got phone calls from a vet's group seeking donations.

Pretty weird, potentially a coincidence, but weird enough to make me think about the V.A. somehow leaking appointment data.

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twice is a coincidence...three times is a conspiracy theory... (Original Post) HereSince1628 Dec 2015 OP
I haven't noticed that in my case Victor_c3 Dec 2015 #1
No, I stay clear of veterans organizations. HereSince1628 Dec 2015 #2

Victor_c3

(3,557 posts)
1. I haven't noticed that in my case
Mon Dec 21, 2015, 01:45 PM
Dec 2015

I've never once received a solicitation from a veterans group looking for a donation and I have at least 3 VA appointments a week.

Did you file a claim with the help of a veterans service organization? Maybe you signed a release of information that authorizes them to see you appointment data?? I'm just guessing here.

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
2. No, I stay clear of veterans organizations.
Mon Dec 21, 2015, 05:54 PM
Dec 2015

The S.O. thinks it's a coincidence, me not so much. The solicitors don't ask for me specifically, just start into their pitch when the phone is picked up.

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