Veterans Affairs
Former VA electronic health records modernization leader charged with hiding gifts and conflicts, DOJ says
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Federal prosecutors in Washington have charged John Windom, 64, a former Department of Veterans Affairs senior executive who previously led the agency’s electronic health records modernization office, with concealing gifts and making false statements tied to benefits he allegedly received from contractors working on the VA project. Windom is accused of failing to disclose thousands of dollars in cash, casino chips, gift cards and other items between 2017 and 2021; his initial court appearance is scheduled for April 14, the Justice Department said.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins testified to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on Feb. 11, 2026, about a proposal to reorganize the Veterans Health Administration, drawing pointed questions from Democrats about what the changes would mean in practice.
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In January 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs held a meeting to discuss survey results on employee 'pain points' tied to personal identities, aiming to deepen diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The initiative sought to create lasting changes within the agency. Under the subsequent Trump administration, the VA has moved to eliminate these programs.