VA Town Hall Meeting Held in Montgomery
Long wait times and inadequate patient care were some of the reported problems in the veterans affairs facilities in Montgomery and Tuskegee.
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And at a town hall meeting Tuesday, veterans had a chance to speak with leaders.
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It’s been almost a year since an audit and investigations revealed multiple issues in veterans affairs facilities, like some of the longest wait times nationally right here in Central Alabama.
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The acting director says more than 150 new employees were added locally since September.
And while progress is being made, both leaders and vets agree there’s still a lot of work to be done.
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Max Roberts, US Army (Ret.) Staff Sergeant said, ” I think it’s up to us veterans to make sure that they tow the line and make sure these changes are made in a positive manner. I don’t believe that we should change just for the sake of change. but I do think that the VA needs to evolve.”
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The acting director says they are looking for vets to serve on a committee to help relay concerns to local VA officials.
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Also a new facility is almost complete on Chantilly Parkway. It’s expected to be opened up by September or October for out patient services.
