Seven cases of Legionnaires ' disease have been reported at Pittsburgh VA since January 2009 . At least 5 of the cases were reported from the hospital . Relatives of two veterans who died after contracting the disease blame the VA . Records of the hospital 's water systems were not properly maintained .
29 cases of Legionnaires ' disease have been diagnosed at Pittsburgh VA since January 2011 . At least 5 of the cases were acquired from the hospital . Relatives of two veterans who died after contracting the disease blame the VA. Records indicate the hospital 's water systems were not properly maintained .