In a letter to John Feussner, chief research and development officer for the VA headquarters, Frank wrote "it is my impression that Ms. Bodkin and Ms. [Danielle] Brian [executive director of the PGO] make a persuasive case that the Department ought to conduct an investigation into the project in question."

According to the letter, Brian met with Associate Vice President for Government, Community and Public Affairs Jane H. Corlette about the case. "She related to me that as Harvard did not make a finding of misconduct, the University was unable to discuss the case with us. She encouraged me to bring our concerns to the Department of Veterans' Affairs," the letter said.

Bodkin said the VA investigation determined that there was no scientific misconduct.

She said she and the PGO intend to continue to pursue the allegations.

She has been working with Senator John Kerry's office but said 'it's not clear that they will continue to support the case."