VA critics say project cost overruns and construction delays are burning money . A 2013 report by the Government Accountability Office found that delays and mismanagement contributed to a total cost increase of $ 1.5 billion at VA construction projects in Denver , Las Vegas , New Orleans and Orlando . 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 . 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 ''