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Disabled American Veterans vans parked; congressional office, local leaders seek alternatives
Summary
Two vans used to transport Imperial County veterans to the San Diego VA have been parked for about a month, federal and local representatives said during public comment at the Imperial County Veterans Advisory Council meeting.
Two vans used to transport Imperial County veterans to the San Diego VA have been parked for about a month, federal and local representatives said during public comment at the Imperial County Veterans Advisory Council meeting.
The council heard details from Sarah Solarsano, field representative for Congressman Raul Ruiz, who said the congressman’s office has prepared a request for HUD-VASH vouchers and is compiling facts to present to the congressman and the VA. “I have it completed for the request for HUD VASH vouchers to be allocated,” Solarsano said during the meeting.
Why it matters: Veterans who relied on the DAV-run shuttle faced sudden disruptions to outpatient care and specialist appointments in San Diego. Council members and the congressman’s office said they are exploring short-term driving resources and longer-term options, including local providers seeing VA patients or other…
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