Friday, May 12, 2023

Why the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center is again at center of calls for an investigation

Article Title: Why the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center is again at center of calls for an investigation

Article Excerpt: "...A more than year-long investigation by Minneapolis-based TV station KARE 11 found that veterans with traumatic brain injuries or other neurological conditions were misdiagnosed by the same Tomah VA physician and as a result were denied disability benefits and, in some cases, medical care. KARE 11 and the veterans with whom the station spoke identified the physician as Dr. Mary Jo Lanska. Some of the veterans KARE 11 spoke with said they were misdiagnosed following brief screenings that did not sufficiently assess brain injuries. ..."

Reference Source: yahoo.com