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Yesterday, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of the Inspector General requesting an investigation into the management of the Wilmington VA Medical Center following the suicide attempt of a local veteran. 

"I am requesting a full investigation on the tragic event that took place on November 20th, 2021 concerning Chaoe Perry, a veteran, from Somers Point, New Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "Perry attempted to take his own life in response to claims that there was a lack of timely care from the Wilmington VA Medical Center. The Office of the Inspector General must conduct an inquiry into this event as well as the management decisions and directives issued by the Wilmington VA Center. We must get to the bottom of the alleged mismanagement of the VA Center and fully understand what took place leading up to this horrific day. Our VA Centers should be equipped with the necessary resources and grant expansive access for our veterans seeking care, and we must ensure that these events do not occur in the future. My prayers go out to Chaoe Perry and his family."  

Click here to read the letter.