Dental Stuff:
So the dental part is done and done. I've officially gotten word from PC that I have passed that part of the exam. They told me via my "toolbox" account that I am cleared. The site looks something like this:
I got the dental cleared by visiting this site:
http://www.usa-icd.org/projects/peace-corps/index.htm
If any future PCVs (peace corps volunteers) are reading this, check out that website, it will save you a lot of grief.
Medical Stuff: So I just sent in my medical paperwork today, which is why the toolkit is not saying they are reviewing it at the moment. Apparently my Legal status is under review too. I thought they would do that kind of thing before the interview, but whatever. I don't foresee any problems with that.
Anyway, the medical portion I got done for free, through the Veterans Hospital in Martinez, CA. If you are trying to contact a VA about getting your physical done there, DONT ask an operator what to do. They have no idea what is going on, and you will just get transferred back and forth from various offices who don't want to deal with you. Instead, ask the operator to be transferred to the ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT department. Sounds simple, I know, but several hours of irritating phone conversation and a couple emails were the price for this information. After you talk to eligibility and enrollment, they'll tell you if a PC medical checks are offered at their VA. If so, they'll tell you how to go about getting one. For me, the guy I talked to just told me to show up at the Hospital the next morning. easy stuff. give it a shot.
