VA critics say project cost overruns and construction delays are burning money . The VA is also facing a lawsuit from the Justice Department over its handling of claims for disability benefits that were improperly denied. Delays averaging nearly 3 years at 4 sites contributed to $ 1.5 billion in cost increases . Rep. Mike Coffman : `` This is money that is not going to the care of veterans ''
VA critics say project cost overruns and construction delays are burning money . Denver medical center 's estimated cost nearly doubled , to more than $ 1 billion . Delays averaging nearly 3 years at 4 sites contributed to $ 1.5 billion in cost increases . Rep. Mike Coffman : `` This is money that is not going to the care of veterans ''