Congressman Juan Ciscomani | Congressman Juan Ciscomani Official website
Congressman Juan Ciscomani | Congressman Juan Ciscomani Official website
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the opening of a Vet Center Outstation in Sierra Vista, Arizona, in response to the urging of U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06). The new location comes after the closure of the Vet Center Community Access Point in Cochise County in May. Congressman Ciscomani had written a letter to the VA in July, demanding answers on the closure and pushing for a timeline for the opening of a new location.
The closure of the access point in Cochise County had left the nearest Vet Center more than 75 miles away, posing a significant burden for the 18,000 veterans residing in the county. Congressman Ciscomani, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, expressed his satisfaction with the VA's actions, stating, "I am pleased to see the VA take concrete steps to open a new location in Cochise County. Our veterans already face onerous red tape when receiving the benefits they deserve, and we must do all we can to eliminate those burdens."
Army veteran Jane Strain, who was affected by the closure of the Vet Center, expressed her gratitude for Congressman Ciscomani's advocacy, saying, "Thanks to the advocacy of Congressman Ciscomani, the VA recognized the need for a location in Sierra Vista. As a result, our veteran community will once again be able to receive the care they need in an expedient and localized manner."
Congressman Ciscomani represents over 70,000 veterans in his district and has been actively working to improve veterans' benefits. During his freshman year in Congress, he introduced five bipartisan bills focused on veterans' benefits.
The new Vet Center Outstation in Sierra Vista will provide much-needed convenience and accessibility for the veterans of Cochise County. The VA's decision to open this facility demonstrates their commitment to expanding access to care and better serving the veteran community.
To find out more, go to this link: https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-ciscomanis-urging-va-adds-outstation-sierra-vista
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