ByĀ Alyssa Chin
Wait times at VA clinics and hospitals are way too long. It’s well documented, and the problem still hasn’t been fixed, at least here in Southern Colorado.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ most recent report, the wait times for the Colorado Springs clinic were the highest in the state for the number of veterans they treat.
More than 27 percent of patients were forced to wait more than 30 days for their appointments. In Pueblo, about 20 percent were forced to wait more than a month.
It’s these reoccurring problems that have veterans and lawmakers fed up and fired up.
Monday, U.S. Reps. Doug Lamborn and Mike Coffman met with vets in Colorado Springs. Lamborn had harsh words for the VA administration, and said there needs to be more accountability to help make things right.
“They are dropping the ball,” Lamborn said.
In February, we reported major issues at the Colorado Springs clinic. An internal investigation showed employees delayed care and even falsified records.
“It’s got to be easier to discipline people when there is a problem,” Lamborn added.
During the discussion, several veterans talked about the struggle of being forced to wait weeks and jump through bureaucratic hoops to be seen and get help.
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