Reps. Kind, Moore and Pocan Call for Further Action to Ensure Quality Care at VA Hospitals Serving Wisconsin Veterans

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ron Kind (WI-3), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-2) sent letters to the Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in Milwaukee, Madison, Tomah and Minneapolis, MN, calling for further action to address the negligent treatment and substandard care occurring within the VA system.

The Members write, “Since reports exposing fraud and fake waiting lists in Phoenix, Arizona, we have been deeply disturbed to hear about the negligent treatment and care of our veterans at VA facilities across the country. While we are glad that the VA was quick to launch an internal investigation, more needs to be done.”

“After repeated visits across the state and many conversations with Wisconsin veterans, we remain convinced that our Wisconsin facilities continue to provide quality care. Nonetheless, we in Congress need to identify the problems and steps necessary to ensure all veterans have timely access to the care they deserve…We look forward to working with you and our colleagues so that the men and women serving in our armed forces receive the quality care they deserve. It is our promise to leave no veteran behind,” the letter concludes.

To read a version of the letter, click here.