text: This argument is a direct appeal to emotion rather than an established set of facts.  Mr Davis fails to mention why many appointments take longer than thirty days, e.g., our local VA does not have a rheumatologist on it's staff and most local ones (and not just rheumatology) refuse to take VA patients because of the low reimbursements, the extreme paperwork and especially the months to years it takes to get paid.  Also, he is throwing around numbers without context other than 'babyland' is where all these children are buried without a shred of supporting data.  I would like verifiable numbers with verifiable records in parallel stating how many of the aggrieved are demanding 100% disability compensation for their problems.  If you are thrilled with Obamacare or have orgasms at the thought of single payer look no further than your local VA for a preview of your plans.