1700 Vets Off VA Waiting List Sparks Controversy
A VA Office of Inspector General report found about 1700 veterans at Phoenix VA Health Care System were at risk of being lost or forgotten after being kept off an official waiting list. The findings raise concerns about nationwide VA care delays as President Obama and lawmakers weigh responses.
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The Veterans Affairs Department oversees education and benefits and runs the large Veterans Health Administration with about 1700 sites. A 1812 Naval Home origin started care for disabled veterans. reforms since the 1990s moved toward decentralization and performance measures amid reports of delays and falsified records.
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