On March 14, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released recommendations for the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission which could impact the delivery of health care services at the community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) in Gallup, Las Vegas, Española, and Raton.
AIR Commission recommendations are the first step in a multi-year process—they can include remodeling, building new facilities, moving, closing facilities and changing services offered. The President recently nominated individuals for the AIR Commission, all of whom will require Senate confirmation. Under the law, all VA proposals are required to be reviewed by the Commission, the President, and Congress.
Our veterans deserve the highest quality of health care and it’s the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that is charged with delivering on this promise. Closing down community-based outpatient clinics that New Mexico veterans rely on is not an option – and it will not happen without a fight. I have worked closely with these communities to open and support their CBOCs. I will fight like hell every step of the way to save these clinics and improve access to the quality care and benefits that our veterans earned through their service.
If you are a veteran, family member, Department of Veterans Affairs employee, or community member impacted by the changes proposed by VA as part of the AIR Commission process, I want to hear from you. Please fill out the form below.
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