MCALLEN – A Rio Grande Valley veteran wants the Department of Veterans Affairs to help veterans in a timely manner.

Former Air Force Staff Sergeant Adam Shidler says he’s had trouble with the VA Outpatient Center. He adds it took almost six months to get help.

KRGV’s John Paul Barajas reached out to the VA Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System.

A spokesperson tells us they’re short-staffed.   

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