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A Senate Democratic report claims VA staffing cuts under Secretary Doug Collins have severely delayed veteran mental health care, with waits up to 121 days in some areas.
A Senate Democratic report released January 22, 2026, alleges that VA Secretary Doug Collins and policies under the Department of Government Efficiency have worsened veteran care, with mental health wait times averaging 35 days—over 40 days in 15 states and 54 days in Maryland.
At a California clinic, behavioral health waits reached 121 days after staff departures.
The VA has lost about 40,000 employees in the past year, including thousands of physicians, nurses, and claims examiners.
Despite initial plans to cut 80,000 jobs, the VA revised its target to 30,000 through attrition and announced 26,000 more cuts in 2026.
Democrats warn of lasting harm to veteran care and benefits, while Collins maintains services remain stable through hiring safeguards.
Un informe demócrata del Senado afirma que los recortes de personal de VA bajo el Secretario Doug Collins han retrasado gravemente la atención de salud mental de veteranos, con esperas de hasta 121 días en algunas áreas.