Veterans share personal experiences at Phoenix VA

Legion's System Worth Saving town hall meeting reveals serious problems at the Phoenix VA facility. Photos by Nick Oza.
National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona.
National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Oscar Rodriguez , a Vietnam Veteran at The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Oscar Rodriguez , a Vietnam Veteran at The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Veterans attend a town hall meeting to discuss problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona.
Veterans attend a town hall meeting to discuss problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dick Perry, Arizona Alternate National Executive Committmeman during the opening benediction before the town hall meeting to discuss problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona.
Dick Perry, Arizona Alternate National Executive Committmeman during the opening benediction before the town hall meeting to discuss problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Veterans attend a town hall meeting to discuss problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona.
Veterans attend a town hall meeting to discuss problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona.
National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona.
National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The crowd listens to National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger during a town hall meeting where stories about the VA system were told, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona.
The crowd listens to National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger during a town hall meeting where stories about the VA system were told, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Verna Jones, in center, a Director of National VA&R Commission listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona. The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Verna Jones, in center, a Director of National VA&R Commission listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona. The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Marine veteran David Barnett talks about his medication prescribed by VA doctors to Verna Jones, in center, a Director of National VA&R Commission during a town hall at the American Legion in Phoenix, Ariz. May 13, 2014. The American Legion has called for resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Marine veteran David Barnett talks about his medication prescribed by VA doctors to Verna Jones, in center, a Director of National VA&R Commission during a town hall at the American Legion in Phoenix, Ariz. May 13, 2014. The American Legion has called for resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Verna Jones, far left, a Director of National VA&R Commission listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona. The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Verna Jones, far left, a Director of National VA&R Commission listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona. The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Steve Young,on left, the interim acting director of the Phoenix VA system and Verna Jones, on right, a Director of National VA&R Commission listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona. The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Steve Young,on left, the interim acting director of the Phoenix VA system and Verna Jones, on right, a Director of National VA&R Commission listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona. The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Verna Jones (right) holds the microphone for Dr. Katherine Mitchell during a town hall at the American Legion in Phoenix, Ariz. May 13, 2014. The American Legion has called for resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Verna Jones (right) holds the microphone for Dr. Katherine Mitchell during a town hall at the American Legion in Phoenix, Ariz. May 13, 2014. The American Legion has called for resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Veterans attend a town hall meeting to discuss problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona.
Veterans attend a town hall meeting to discuss problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Verna Jones, second to right, Director of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division of The American Legion listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona. The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Verna Jones, second to right, Director of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division of The American Legion listens as veterans tell their horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona. The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Veterans attend a town hall meeting to discuss problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona.
Veterans attend a town hall meeting to discuss problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Iraq war Veteran, Latisha Foster, walks out after she tell her horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix,  Arizona. The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Iraq war Veteran, Latisha Foster, walks out after she tell her horror stories about the VA system, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, Arizona. The American Legion, which has called for resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, hosted a town hall on problems at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.