Report: Denver Veterans Wait Average 42 Days For Appointment

By Stan Bush
DENVER (CBS4) – A new report shows Denver-area VA hospitals are failing to meet the needs of our veterans.
The average patient waits 42 days for an appointment.
The new VA medical center is expected to open next spring.
Michael Deitz says he’s reminded of his years in the service every time he walks.
“I take a step on the ground and there’s bolts of electricity coming out,” Deitz says.
Ret. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Deitz (credit: CBS)
A pain the retired