Inspector General Confirms Review of Veteran's Recent Suicide, as Senators Requested
Statement
Issues: Government Operations Veterans
The Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs confirmed it is reviewing the circumstances of a veteran's recent suicide in Iowa. Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Joni Ernst and Sen. Ron Johnson sought the review. Grassley made the following comment.
"This is a good example of why we have independent watchdogs at federal agencies. Inspectors general review agency work and point out problems that need to be fixed or confirm that policies and procedures are fine as is. In a tragic situation like a veteran's suicide, an independent review is especially important so the VA and Congress will be better informed to give veterans the care they need and deserve."
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