This time- and cost-saving benefit is back but operating on borrowed time. Seniors on Medicare were dealt a major blow last month when coverage for most telehealth services ended on Jan.

A VA spokesperson called the report "political theater" after it raised concerns. A scathing report released this week by Democratic congressional staff sharply criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs, accusing the agency of dramatically reducing its healthcare capacity after slashing tens of thousands of jobs in the past fiscal year.