Arizona vets talk quality of care 10 years after VA scandal [Video]

PHOENIX — The nation’s largest veterans nonprofit held a town hall Monday evening in Phoenix to address both progress and lingering problems since the Veterans Affairs healthcare scandal broke 10 years ago.

The American Legion works hand-in-hand with V.A. staff on healthcare issues.

Veterans had a chance to meet with legion leaders and V.A. officials at a public meeting held at the legion’s Post 1 near 7th Avenue and Van Buren Street.

“We are troubled by what happened a decade ago,” said Autrey James, American Legion Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Commission Chair, in a written statement. “But what happened then was not – and still is not – typical of V.A. care.”

Navy veteran Jennifer Kritzer, in attendance Monday, said she has seen signs of improvement.

“When I …