WESLACO – A Weslaco veteran says the process to receive treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs could improve.

Vietnam veteran Francisco De Leon has symptoms of diabetes and blood pressure problems that cost him a kidney.

The 72-year-old says the process to get treated through the VA requires him to deal with burdensome paperwork.

KRGV’s Frank McCaffrey reached out to the VA office in Harlingen in regards to De Leon’s case.

A spokesperson for the group says they recently extended a contract that will allow veterans to get treatment where they choose.  

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