LOCAL & STATE Posted October 25, 2017 Updated October 25, 2017 INCREASE FONT SIZE Judge suggests lawsuits against VA could proceed if doctor covered up substandard care Six former patients of Dr. Thomas Franchini at the Togus VA hospital are arguing that the statute of limitations for filing suit should not apply. BY EDWARD D. MURPHYSTAFF WRITER Share A federal judge suggested Wednesday that a Veterans Administration podiatrist accused of providing substandard care to dozens of patients at the Tog