Eric Shinseki repeatedly tried , failed to get appointments with VA , his daughter says . He ended up being hospitalized before seeing a VA doctor ; he died in The next day . There have also been claims of delayed care and cooked books at VA facilities nationwide . The Valdez has n't responded to this specific claim , but is looking into general allegations . VA 's daughter : The VA `` kicked him when he was down , when he needed them ''
Eric Shinseki repeatedly tried , failed to get appointments with VA , his daughter says . He ended up being hospitalized before seeing a VA doctor ; he died in The next day . The Valdez has n't responded to this specific claim , but is looking into general allegations . VA 's daughter : The VA `` kicked him when he was down , when he needed them ''