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WTAP TV: Congress questions VA numbers

On the same day that veteran told us of alleged altering of records at the Clarksburg hospital, the VA itself announced an audit based on visits it made to facilities across the country during the past six weeks.

That report says the Clarksburg VA hospital has among the longest waits for patients seeking appointments with a specialist, and for new patients seeking mental health care.

Area members of Congress say those numbers contradict what they were told by hospital officials.

"There were issues with the emergency room, there were issues with the lack of certain treatment they would get at Clarksburg, but generally, they were OK," First District Congessman David McKinley said in an interview Wednesday. "But generally, that didn't quite mesh with letters and e-mails we were getting. So, I think it's appropriate that we have a sit-down discussion, face to face, and talk about why we have a 54-day waiting period in that facility."

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