TOMAH, Wis. — Editor's note: This story contains a reference of suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is facing a mental health crisis, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
(UPDATE April 2023): The Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration have launched a special hotline following a multi-year KARE 11 Investigation into the Tomah VA Medical Center. Veterans who had exams done by Dr. Mary Jo Lanska are being asked to call the Tomah VA Neurology Comp and Pen review line at 608-372-3971, extension 64775.
The KARE 11 special investigation exposed Veterans being misdiagnosed, denied medical care and disability benefits, while VA misleads members of Congress.
Watch the full special above, or on YouTube using the player below.
If you’re a veteran misdiagnosed by the Tomah VA neurology department, KARE 11 wants to hear about it. Email us at investigations@kare11.com.
If you or someone you know is facing a mental health crisis, there is help available from the following resources:
- Crisis Text Line – text “MN” to 741741 (standard data and text rates apply)
- Crisis Phone Number in your Minnesota county
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, Talk to Someone Now
- Throughout Minnesota call **CRISIS (**274747)
- The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386
Watch the full Broken Promises special on the KARE 11 YouTube page: