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Mike Coffman: “Mr. Schoenhard, according to VA documentation, in many instances, veterans were harmed or died due to delays in getting…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2013
Mr. Schoenhard, according to VA documentation, in many instances, veterans were harmed or died due to delays in getting treatment. How many adverse events nationwide is VA aware of due to these delays?
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Mike Coffman
Republican · Colorado

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Coffman raises concerns about veteran safety due to treatment delays.

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