Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) demanded that the VA implement drastic improvements to better serve veterans. A recent Inspector General report and other reports have pointed out failures that continue to persist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

In her letter to U.S. VA Secretary Robert McDonald, U.S. Rep. Castor states:  “ … the VA has not met its responsibility to our veterans on a number of fronts. Veterans’ personal information has not been safeguarded with requisite care, our veterans have been forced into excessive and damaging backlog wait times for far too long, and retaliations have been made by the VA against whistleblowers for highlighting inappropriate behavior. I respectfully request that the problems and concerns be addressed immediately.”

U.S. Rep. Castor represents Tampa Bay, FL, which includes the VA’s St. Petersburg Region – one of the busiest in the nation.

U.S. Rep. Castor’s letter continues:  “My congressional colleagues and I have worked hard to increase resources and accountability for the VA to benefit our veterans. Anything that can ensure the efficient use of those resources by your agency should be encouraged.”

View U.S. Rep. Castor’s letter sent today to U.S. VA Secretary McDonald.

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