Van Orden Statement on Tomah VA

TOMAH, WI – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement:

“This week, I met with Tomah VA Director Karen Long to discuss reports of a neurologist underrating our servicemembers in compensation and pension exams that are required to receive disability benefits.

“Director Long and her senior staff communicated that they are working to identify and notify all veterans who have been affected.
 
“As a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and 100% service-connected disabled veteran who receives care at the Tomah VA, these accusations are deeply troubling. Our veterans who have been injured in the line of duty must receive the benefits to which they are entitled, plain and simple.
 
“I am coordinating with my colleagues on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee with jurisdiction over these matters, Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), to investigate the matter and hold any bad actors accountable. 
 
“I am committed to working in good faith with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to get answers while conducting congressional oversight to ensure our veterans receive the quality care they deserve after serving our nation.”