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Rep. McNerney Statement on VA Inspector General Report on Oakland VA Office

Statement

Date: Feb. 20, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Veterans

After a nearly six-month review of the Oakland Veterans Affairs Regional Office, the VA's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report today showing the Oakland VA had failed to maintain records of thousands of veterans' claims.

"Veterans who contact their local VA shouldn't have to wait years for a response," said Rep. McNerney. "But losing these letters and other records is completely unacceptable."

"I've spent my congressional career advocating for the veterans in my district and around the nation. This report is yet another unfortunate example of mismanagement at the VA and illustrates the need for transparency at the Department. I will use my seat on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee to oversee the VA's activities until these lapses are a thing of the past."


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