The U.S. House unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday to permit veterans experiencing long wait times for medical appointments to seek care at non-VA facilities . A similar measure has been proposed in the Senate , which could act later this week . An internal Veterans Affairs audit released on Monday found that tens of thousands of newly returning veterans wait at least 90 days for medical care , while even more who signed up in the agency system over the past 10 years never got an immediate appointment they requested . Scandal over delayed wait times has triggered a review of nearly 70 VA medical facilities nationwide by the agency 's inspector general 's office and forced the resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki . Audit : More than 120,000 veterans waiting or never got care . Acting VA leader : Changes start with getting veterans appointments .
Proposal would allow veterans to use non-VA medical facilities . The plan would also end bonuses for VA staff for two years . Comment: