My dentist gave me a estimate of $ 8,000. I only get $ 1273 a month income. My VA in New Orleans gave 4 places to see for help. The first was the University Medical Center, the only thing that they wanted to do was pull teeth. After that they told me about Affortable Dentures. I looked at their web site and they looked terrible. I have only used Doctors at the VA because they know my problems. I just don't trust Doctors any more except at the VA . My friend, a Vet, is having a hip replacement and they pulled all of his teeth because of infections. Please find me some help.
Harvey, I re-read your Question. Sounds like the VA did direct you to other sources to get dentures, but you don't want to deal with the other provider the VA pointed you to. When the VA cannot directly fulfill the medical care needed, they will refer you to another source. That is very common. Of course, you're smart to do some research and make sure any provider will be a good one, but... if VA sent you to the Affordable Dentures, it means the VA believes them to be a good source to get the kind of care you require.
If I were you, I would find a patient advocate at VA, tell them your needs and concerns, see if they can offer you alternatives.