Question:
Can a disabled veteran refuse a general blood work at the va clinic/hospital? (Non drug related)
Jim's Reply:
Refuse lab testing? Sure you can.
It doesn't matter if you're dodging a drug screen or just don't want your blood drawn for whatever the reason, you won't lose any benefits because you aren't getting the full range of health care provided for you by the VA. Even if a drug screen popped as positive, no benefits will be lost.
In reality though, if you're going to decline lab testing there really isn't much reason to continue to see a care provider. Your provider can't offer you much, if anything, without the results of the usual panel of blood work and testing. Those blood and urine tests are a window into the mechanics of how your system is running and without that your provider is blind.
If you plan to refuse lab work as recommended by your primary care provider, I'd suggest that you simply decline any future health care appointments in the system and make room for a vet who wants the full compliment of care. Good luck!