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Section E: VETERANS  (Respondent)

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HCE01A_11      E1A. MILITARY SERVICE FROM MONTH-1
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         The following questions are for veterans of the United States military. Please
         complete this section only if you have ever served in the active military of the
         United States. If you have never served in the active military of the United
         States, please skip to page 29.
         
         When did you serve on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces?
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
           123           1.  January
           117           2.  February
            92           3.  March
            75           4.  April
            85           5.  May
           144           6.  June
           107           7.  July
            79           8.  August
           118           9.  September
            97          10.  October
            79          11.  November
            63          12.  December
                        99.  Answer not given
          6470       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE01A1_11     E1A1. MILITARY SERVICE FROM YEAR-1
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0

         When did you serve on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces?
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
          1255               1936-2008.  Actual Value
                                  9999.  Answer not given
          6394                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE01A1A_11    E1A1A. MILITARY SERVICE TO MONTH-1
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         When did you serve on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces?
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
            98           1.  January
           100           2.  February
            99           3.  March
            91           4.  April
            88           5.  May
           125           6.  June
           110           7.  July
            91           8.  August
           109           9.  September
            70          10.  October
            82          11.  November
           111          12.  December
                        99.  Answer not given
          6475       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE01A1B_11    E1A1B. MILITARY SERICE TO YEAR-1
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0

         When did you serve on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces?
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
          1246               1923-2012.  Actual Value
                                  9999.  Answer not given
          6403                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02A_11      E2A. MILITARY SERVICE FROM MONTH-2
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
             7           1.  January
             9           2.  February
             4           3.  March
             7           4.  April
             6           5.  May
             9           6.  June
             7           7.  July
            13           8.  August
            14           9.  September
            12          10.  October
             7          11.  November
             6          12.  December
                        99.  Answer not given
          7548       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02A1_11     E2A1. MILITARY SERVICE FROM YEAR-2
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
           102               1943-1996.  Actual Value
                                  9999.  Answer not given
          7547                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02A1A_11    E2A1A. MILITARY SERVICE TO MONTH-2
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
             8           1.  January
             7           2.  February
             6           3.  March
            11           4.  April
            10           5.  May
             9           6.  June
             2           7.  July
            11           8.  August
             8           9.  September
            11          10.  October
             7          11.  November
            10          12.  December
                        99.  Answer not given
          7549       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02A1B_11    E2A1B. MILITARY SERVICE TO YEAR-2
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
           102               1939-1998.  Actual Value
                                  9999.  Answer not given
          7547                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02B_11      E2B. MILITARY SERVICE FROM MONTH-3
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
                         1.  January
             4           2.  February
             2           3.  March
             2           4.  April
             3           5.  May
             3           6.  June
             1           7.  July
             1           8.  August
             2           9.  September
             8          10.  October
             2          11.  November
             2          12.  December
                        99.  Answer not given
          7619       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02B1_11     E2B1. MILITARY SERVICE FROM YEAR-3
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
            29               1946-2003.  Actual Value
                                  9999.  Answer not given
          7620                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02B1A_11    E2B1A. MILITARY SERVICE TO MONTH-3
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
             4           1.  January
             2           2.  February
             4           3.  March
             3           4.  April
             2           5.  May
             7           6.  June
             2           7.  July
             2           8.  August
             2           9.  September
             3          10.  October
             1          11.  November
                        12.  December
                        99.  Answer not given
          7617       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02B1B_11    E2B1B. MILITARY SERVICE TO YEAR-3
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
            30               1949-2007.  Actual Value
                                  9999.  Answer not given
          7619                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02C_11      E2C. MILITARY SERVICE FROM MONTH-4
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  January
             1           2.  February
             1           3.  March
                         4.  April
                         5.  May
                         6.  June
                         7.  July
             1           8.  August
             1           9.  September
                        10.  October
             4          11.  November
                        12.  December
                        99.  Answer not given
          7640       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02C1_11     E2C1. MILITARY SERVICE FROM YEAR-4
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
             4               1946-2003.  Actual Value
                                  9999.  Answer not given
          7645                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02C1A_11    E2C1A. MILITARY SERVICE TO MONTH-4
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
             2           1.  January
             1           2.  February
             2           3.  March
             1           4.  April
                         5.  May
                         6.  June
                         7.  July
                         8.  August
             1           9.  September
                        10.  October
                        11.  November
                        12.  December
                        99.  Answer not given
          7642       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE02C1B_11    E2C1B. MILITARY SERVICE TO YEAR-4
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0

         If you served more than once, please indicate additional periods of service
         here. 
         
         From (month/year) until (month/year)

         .................................................................................
             4               1949-2004.  Actual Value
                                  9999.  Answer not given
          7645                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE03_11       E3. HAVE VA DISABILITY RATING
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Do you have a VA service-connected disability rating? Please mark only one.

         .................................................................................
           231           1.  Yes
          1240           5.  No  (Skip to E5)
            58           8.  I don't know (Skip to E5)
          6120           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE04_11       E4. AMOUNT SERVICE DISABILITY RATING
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please mark the box that reflects your service-connected disability rating.

         .................................................................................
            36           1.  Less than 10 percent
            86           2.  10 to 29 percent
            45           3.  30 to 49 percent
            27           4.  50 to 69 percent
            59           5.  70 percent or higher
            84           8.  I don't know
             7           9.  Answer not given
          7305       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE05_11       E5. USE VA LAST TWELVE MONTHS
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Have you obtained medical care or prescription drugs from a Veterans'
         Administration facility in the last twelve months? Please mark only one.

         .................................................................................
           414           1.  Yes
          1292           5.  No (Skip to E8)
                         9.  Answer not given
          5943       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE06M1_11     E6M1. TYPE VA SERVICES USED-1
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from the VA? Please mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
           116           1.  Hospital inpatient care
           247           2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
            60           3.  Prescription drugs
             3           4.  Emergency care
             3           5.  Counseling or mental health services
            15           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
             2           7.  Physical therapy
             4           8.  Audiology/Hearing aids
             3          97.  Other, specify  
            17          99.  Answer not given
          7179       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE06M2_11     E6M2. TYPE VA SERVICES USED-2
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from the VA? Please mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
            91           2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
           218           3.  Prescription drugs
             2           4.  Emergency care
             7           5.  Counseling or mental health services
            20           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
             1           7.  Physical therapy
             8           8.  Audiology/Hearing aids
                        97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7302       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE06M3_11     E6M3. TYPE VA SERVICES USED-3
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from the VA? Please mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
            82           3.  Prescription drugs
            35           4.  Emergency care
            29           5.  Counseling or mental health services
            66           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
            11           7.  Physical therapy
            12           8.  Audiology/Hearing aids
                        97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7414       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE06M4_11     E6M4. TYPE VA SERVICES USED-4
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from the VA? Please mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
                         3.  Prescription drugs
            53           4.  Emergency care
            17           5.  Counseling or mental health services
            49           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
            11           7.  Physical therapy
             6           8.  Audiology/Hearing aids
             2          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7511       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE06M5_11     E6M5. TYPE VA SERVICES USED-5
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from the VA? Please mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
                         3.  Prescription drugs
                         4.  Emergency care
            30           5.  Counseling or mental health services
            23           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
            19           7.  Physical therapy
             3           8.  Audiology/Hearing aids
             1          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7573       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE06M6_11     E6M6. TYPE VA SERVICES USED-6
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from the VA? Please mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
                         3.  Prescription drugs
                         4.  Emergency care
                         5.  Counseling or mental health services
            25           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
            12           7.  Physical therapy
                         8.  Audiology/Hearing aids
                        97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7612       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE06M7_11     E6M7. TYPE VA SERVICES USED-7
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from the VA? Please mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
                         3.  Prescription drugs
                         4.  Emergency care
                         5.  Counseling or mental health services
                         6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
            16           7.  Physical therapy
             2           8.  Audiology/Hearing aids
                        97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7631       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE06M8_11     E6M8. TYPE VA SERVICES USED-8
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from the VA? Please mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
                         3.  Prescription drugs
                         4.  Emergency care
                         5.  Counseling or mental health services
                         6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
                         7.  Physical therapy
                         8.  Audiology/Hearing aids
             6          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7643       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE07_11       E7. SATISFACTION WITH VA
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Overall, how satisfied are you with the VA? Please mark only one.

         .................................................................................
           268           1.  Very satisfied (Skip to E10)
           127           2.  Somewhat satisfied (Skip to E10)
            47           3.  Neutral (Skip to E10)
            22           4.  Somewhat dissatisfied (Skip to E10)
            16           5.  Very dissatisfied (Skip to E10)
            16           9.  Answer not given
          7153       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE08_11       E8. ELIGIBLE FOR VA SERVICES
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Are you eligible to receive services from the VA? Please mark only one.

         .................................................................................
           601           1.  Yes
           525           5.  No  (Skip to E10)
           278           6.  Unsure (Skip to E10)
                         9.  Answer not given
          6245       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE09M1_11     E9M1. REASON NO VA SERVICES-1
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         (use formatting/arrows to indicate skip): Please tell us why you don't get
         services at the VA. Mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
           413           1.  I have other coverage
            39           2.  I don't live near a facility
            58           3.  I don't need any services
            32           4.  I prefer non-VA providers
            32           5.  It takes too long to get an appointment at the VA
            30           6.  Don't qualify/Don't know if qualify/Denied services
            12          97.  Other, specify  
           400          99.  Answer not given
          6633       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE09M2_11     E9M2. REASON NO VA SERVICES-2
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         (use formatting/arrows to indicate skip): Please tell us why you don't get
         services at the VA. Mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  I have other coverage
            55           2.  I don't live near a facility
            23           3.  I don't need any services
            30           4.  I prefer non-VA providers
            13           5.  It takes too long to get an appointment at the VA
             4           6.  Don't qualify/Don't know if qualify/Denied services
             6          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7518       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE09M3_11     E9M3. REASON NO VA SERVICES-3
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         (use formatting/arrows to indicate skip): Please tell us why you don't get
         services at the VA. Mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  I have other coverage
                         2.  I don't live near a facility
            12           3.  I don't need any services
             8           4.  I prefer non-VA providers
            19           5.  It takes too long to get an appointment at the VA
             1           6.  Don't qualify/Don't know if qualify/Denied services
             2          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7607       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE09M4_11     E9M4. REASON NO VA SERVICES-4
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         (use formatting/arrows to indicate skip): Please tell us why you don't get
         services at the VA. Mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  I have other coverage
                         2.  I don't live near a facility
                         3.  I don't need any services
             6           4.  I prefer non-VA providers
             3           5.  It takes too long to get an appointment at the VA
                         6.  Don't qualify/Don't know if qualify/Denied services
             1          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7639       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE09M5_11     E9M5. REASON NO VA SERVICES-5
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         (use formatting/arrows to indicate skip): Please tell us why you don't get
         services at the VA. Mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  I have other coverage
                         2.  I don't live near a facility
                         3.  I don't need any services
                         4.  I prefer non-VA providers
             4           5.  It takes too long to get an appointment at the VA
                         6.  Don't qualify/Don't know if qualify/Denied services
                        97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7645       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE09M6_11     E9M6. REASON NO VA SERVICES-6
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         (use formatting/arrows to indicate skip): Please tell us why you don't get
         services at the VA. Mark all that apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  I have other coverage
                         2.  I don't live near a facility
                         3.  I don't need any services
                         4.  I prefer non-VA providers
                         5.  It takes too long to get an appointment at the VA
                         6.  Don't qualify/Don't know if qualify/Denied services
             2          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7647       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE10_11       E10. USE NON VA PROVIDERS
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         The following questions are for all veterans, including those who do not use VA
         services. E10. Have you obtained care from non-VA providers in the last twelve
         months?
         
         Have you obtained care from non-VA providers in the last twelve months? Please
         mark only one.

         .................................................................................
           823           1.  Yes
           799           5.  No  (Skip to E12)
          6027           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE11M1_11     E11M1. TYPE NON VA CARE-1
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from non-VA providers? Please mark all that
         apply.

         .................................................................................
           223           1.  Hospital inpatient care
           530           2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
            51           3.  Prescription drugs
            15           4.  Emergency care
             5           5.  Counseling or mental health services
            17           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
             3           7.  Physical therapy
             2           8.  All care
             3          10.  Dental
            20          97.  Other, specify  
            18          99.  Answer not given
          6762       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE11M2_11     E11M2. TYPE NON VA CARE-2
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from non-VA providers? Please mark all that
         apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
           185           2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
           415           3.  Prescription drugs
            21           4.  Emergency care
             2           5.  Counseling or mental health services
            43           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
             6           7.  Physical therapy
             2           8.  All care
             3          10.  Dental
             6          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          6966       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE11M3_11     E11M3. TYPE NON VA CARE-3
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from non-VA providers? Please mark all that
         apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
             1           2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
           158           3.  Prescription drugs
            68           4.  Emergency care
            13           5.  Counseling or mental health services
           211           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
            17           7.  Physical therapy
             5           8.  All care
             1          10.  Dental
             9          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7166       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE11M4_11     E11M4. TYPE NON VA CARE-4
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from non-VA providers? Please mark all that
         apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
                         3.  Prescription drugs
           110           4.  Emergency care
             7           5.  Counseling or mental health services
            68           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
            40           7.  Physical therapy
             3           8.  All care
             8          10.  Dental
             3          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7410       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE11M5_11     E11M5. TYPE NON VA CARE-5
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from non-VA providers? Please mark all that
         apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
                         3.  Prescription drugs
                         4.  Emergency care
            13           5.  Counseling or mental health services
            64           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
            36           7.  Physical therapy
             1           8.  All care
                        10.  Dental
             2          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7533       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE11M6_11     E11M6. TYPE NON VA CARE-6
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from non-VA providers? Please mark all that
         apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
                         3.  Prescription drugs
                         4.  Emergency care
                         5.  Counseling or mental health services
            11           6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
            35           7.  Physical therapy
             1           8.  All care
                        10.  Dental
             4          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7598       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE11M7_11     E11M7. TYPE NON VA CARE-7
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from non-VA providers? Please mark all that
         apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
                         3.  Prescription drugs
                         4.  Emergency care
                         5.  Counseling or mental health services
                         6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
            10           7.  Physical therapy
                         8.  All care
                        10.  Dental
             1          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7638       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE11M8_11     E11M8. TYPE NON VA CARE-8
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0

         What kind of care did you obtain from non-VA providers? Please mark all that
         apply.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  Hospital inpatient care
                         2.  Outpatient/doctor's office care
                         3.  Prescription drugs
                         4.  Emergency care
                         5.  Counseling or mental health services
                         6.  Eye care or eyeglasses
                         7.  Physical therapy
             2           8.  All care
             1          10.  Dental
             1          97.  Other, specify  
                        99.  Answer not given
          7645       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE12_11       E12. COMPARE VA TO NON VA
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         In general, how would you rate the quality of care at the VA compared to non-VA
         providers? Please mark only one.

         .................................................................................
           124           1.  VA is much better
            97           2.  VA is somewhat better
           485           3.  They are about the same
           226           4.  Non-VA is somewhat better
           213           5.  Non-VA is much better
          6504           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE13A_11      E13A. RATE HOSPITAL INPATIENT CARE
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Hospital inpatient care

         .................................................................................
           108           1.  VA is better
           422           2.  About the same
           338           3.  Non-VA is better
          6781           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE13B_11      E13B. RATE OUTPATIENT/MD CARE
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Outpatient/doctor's office care

         .................................................................................
           146           1.  VA is better
           475           2.  About the same
           345           3.  Non-VA is better
          6683           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE13C_11      E13C. RATE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Prescription drugs

         .................................................................................
           298           1.  VA is better
           442           2.  About the same
           227           3.  Non-VA is better
          6682           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE13D_11      E13D. RATE EMERGENCY CARE
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Emergency care

         .................................................................................
           117           1.  VA is better
           361           2.  About the same
           378           3.  Non-VA is better
          6793           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE13E_11      E13E. RATE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Counseling or mental health services

         .................................................................................
           132           1.  VA is better
           416           2.  About the same
           232           3.  Non-VA is better
          6869           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE13F_11      E13F. RATE VISION CARE
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Eye care or eyeglasses

         .................................................................................
           173           1.  VA is better
           419           2.  About the same
           279           3.  Non-VA is better
          6778           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE13G_11      E13G. RATE PHYSICAL THERAPY
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Physical therapy

         .................................................................................
           117           1.  VA is better
           417           2.  About the same
           260           3.  Non-VA is better
          6855           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE14A_11      E14A. RATE TIME TO GET APPOINTMENTS
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         I don't have to wait too long to get an appointment.

         .................................................................................
           146           1.  VA is better
           438           2.  About the same
           418           3.  Non-VA is better
          6647           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE14B_11      E14B. RATE TIME IN WAITING ROOM
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Once I arrive for my appointment, I do not have to wait too long in the waiting
         room.

         .................................................................................
           195           1.  VA is better
           473           2.  About the same
           332           3.  Non-VA is better
          6649           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE14C_11      E14C. RATE TRAVEL DISTANCE
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         I don't have to travel too far to get there.

         .................................................................................
           120           1.  VA is better
           415           2.  About the same
           453           3.  Non-VA is better
          6661           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE14D_11      E14D. RATE PATIENT CENTERED CARE
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Care is centered around my needs and preferences.

         .................................................................................
           158           1.  VA is better
           509           2.  About the same
           321           3.  Non-VA is better
          6661           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE14E_11      E14E. RATE TEAMWORK
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         My providers are working as a team to care for me.

         .................................................................................
           197           1.  VA is better
           461           2.  About the same
           328           3.  Non-VA is better
          6663           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE14F_11      E14F. RATE MD COURTESY/RESPECT
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Doctors treat me with courtesy and respect.

         .................................................................................
           173           1.  VA is better
           552           2.  About the same
           278           3.  Non-VA is better
          6646           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE14G_11      E14G. RATE NURSES/PHARM COURTESY
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services. Please mark only one.
         
         Nurses, pharmacists and other non-physician providers treat me with courtesy and
         respect.

         .................................................................................
           170           1.  VA is better
           563           2.  About the same
           261           3.  Non-VA is better
          6655           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING


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HCE14H_11      E14H. RATE OTHER STAFF COURTESY
         Section: E     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         Please indicate how you would rate the overall quality of VA care, compared with
         non-VA care, for the following types of services.  Please mark only one.
         
         Receptionists and other staff treat me with courtesy and respect.

         .................................................................................
           163           1.  VA is better
           569           2.  About the same
           256           3.  Non-VA is better
          6661           9.  Answer not given
                     Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); MISSING