There are many news stories about the history of the VA’s dismal record in timely medical screenings and treatments for veterans. CNN disclosed that there were at least 19 reported incidents of veterans dying because of delays in simple medical screenings, including colonoscopies and endoscopies, at VA hospitals and clinics in the Southeast. In another example, the VA’s own report shows that 117 veterans in California died with open or pending consultations with medical providers.