187 - How The VA Failed This Disabled Military Veteran ft. Tejano Space Cowboy | Unsubscribe Podcast Ep 187
2024/11/18
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Brandon Herrera
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Cody
专注于焦虑和惊恐障碍的临床心理学家和行为科学家，提供实用建议和治疗服务。
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Eli Doubletap
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Tejano Space Cowboy
Tejano Space Cowboy：讲述了他在阿富汗战争中受伤截肢的经历，以及在获得假肢过程中遇到的重重困难。他批评VA提供的假肢质量差，服务效率低，并强调美国应该拥有最好的假肢技术。他还分享了自己克服困难，积极适应生活，并最终获得定制假肢的故事。他提到自己曾经因为VA的服务问题而不得不自己动手制作假肢，并最终找到了一位航空航天工程师为他定制了高品质的假肢。他强调了成为父亲后，他对获得高质量假肢的需求更加迫切，因为他需要照顾孩子。他还谈到了自己参加各种活动，例如攀登乞力马扎罗山，以及在乌克兰与士兵分享自己假肢的故事。
Brandon Herrera：表达了对VA服务不足的担忧，认为VA更关注行政事务而非退伍军人的实际需求，并指出资金分配不合理。
Eli Doubletap：与Tejano Space Cowboy讨论了关于VA服务、假肢技术以及退伍军人心理健康等问题。
Donut Operator：参与讨论，并对Tejano Space Cowboy的经历表示赞赏。
Cody：与其他嘉宾一起讨论了退伍军人面临的挑战，以及如何帮助他们更好地融入社会。
Deep Dive
Why did Tejano Space Cowboy struggle to get adequate prosthetics from the VA?
The VA didn't recognize his achievements in the Warrior Games or his appearance on ESPN, which he hoped would improve his situation.
How did the DOD differ from the VA in handling prosthetics for veterans?
The DOD is more proactive and supportive, often using black budgets to provide better prosthetics without VA constraints.
What personal project did Tejano Space Cowboy create to assist with his disability?
He made a forearm prosthetic that includes a design featuring Mexican Aztec warriors and is functional for carrying items.
Why did Tejano Space Cowboy initially decline opportunities related to his disability?
He was protective of his arm and didn't realize that some opportunities could have helped him obtain better prosthetics from the VA.
Where can fans find Tejano Space Cowboy online?
He is primarily active on TikTok as 'Tejano Space Cowboy' and recently started a YouTube channel due to popular demand.
Tejano Space Cowboy discusses his initial experiences with prosthetics after losing his arm in combat, highlighting the challenges he faced with the VA and how he began to advocate for better prosthetics.
- Tejano Space Cowboy's first prosthetic was built by the VA in San Antonio.
- He started advocating for better prosthetics after realizing the limitations of VA-provided devices.
- His journey led him to work with private companies and individuals to improve his prosthetics.
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