A new report from the VA shows that more vets at the Atlanta VA are waiting more than 30 days for an appointment:

Atlanta VA: 13,286 patients (11.33 percent)

National VA totals: 621,985 patients (10.05 percent)

On June 9, the VA reported lower figures for vets waiting longer than 30 days for an appointment:

Atlanta VA: 5,566 patients (5 percent)

National VA totals: 242,059 patients (4.03 percent)

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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