Statement by VA Secretary Shinseki

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 

May 1, 2014                                      

Statement by VA Secretary Shinseki on Allegations Regarding the Phoenix VA Health Care System

WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki made the following statement on the allegations regarding the Phoenix VA Health Care System:

“We take these allegations very seriously. Based on the request of the independent VA Office of Inspector General, in view of the gravity of the allegations and in the interest of the Inspector General’s ability to conduct a thorough and timely review of the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS), I have directed that PVAHCS Director Sharon Helman, PVAHCS Associate Director Lance Robinson, and a third PVAHCS employee be placed on administrative leave until further notice. 

“Providing Veterans the quality care and benefits they have earned through their service is our only mission at the Department of Veterans Affairs. We care deeply for every Veteran we are privileged to serve.

“We believe it is important to allow an independent, objective review to proceed. These allegations, if true, are absolutely unacceptable and if the Inspector General’s investigation substantiates these claims, swift and appropriate action will be taken. 

“Veterans deserve to have full faith in their VA health care. I appreciate the continued hard work and dedication of our employees and of the community stakeholders we work with every day in our service to Veterans.”

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FW: THE EARLY BRIEF -- Congress Blocks Navy's Plan to Lay Up 11 Cruisers

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Subject: THE EARLY BRIEF -- Congress Blocks Navy's Plan to Lay Up 11 Cruisers

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FW: Military Report: Joint Chiefs Split on Commissary Cuts, The Legion Calls for Firing Sec. VA

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Subject: Military Report: Joint Chiefs Split on Commissary Cuts, The Legion Calls for Firing Sec. VA

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12 MAY 2014 VA Secretary Addresses Phoenix VA Issues Joint Chiefs Divide Over Commissary Cuts American Legion Calls for Resignation New Boss Picked for Phoenix VA Support Our Troops - Donate to Operation Supply Drop $1 Mil Protection Less than $1.50 a Day Wounded Warrior Hiring Conference Sponsored Discount: We Appreciate All You Do Legion to Host PTSD/TBI Symposium Featured Discount: IVAR 25% Discount AF Military Personnel Exchange Program Farmers Insurance Committed to Hiring Veterans AF Chief Testifies on Force Management Senator Responds to Legion's Demands WWII POW Survivors Honored AF Reduction in Force Matrix Best Prices in the Industry for the Military The Clash Over Pay/Benefits Reductions AF Revamps Knowledge Mgt. 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FW: THE EARLY BRIEF -- Hagel: Military Should Review Transgender Ban

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