The Veterans Health Administration's Office of the Medical Inspector has launched a federal inquiry into allegations that missed diagnoses and poor patient care at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center have resulted in life-altering consequences for a number of veterans.

Stacy Rine, spokeswoman for the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System, confirmed the investigation in response to questions about a recent USA Today article that detailed allegations of poor patient care provided to five veterans who sought treatment there.

Preliminary findings of that investigation appear to confirm VA shortcomings in three of the five cases, she told The Oklahoman.

“While these were complex cases to review, investigation confirmed that there was a delay in diagnosis in two of the cases and a delay in arranging treatment in another case," Rine said. "In the remaining two cases, care was found to be appropriate.”