 In May 2014, critics of the VA system reported major problems with scheduling timely access to medical care.As of May 2014, one retired doctor said that at least 40 United States Armed Forces veterans died because of delays getting care at the Phoenix, Arizona Veterans Health Administration facilities.An investigation of delays in treatment throughout the Veterans Health Administration system was conducted by the Veterans Affairs Inspector General of 3,409 veteran patients, including the 40 patients, who found that there were 28 instances of clinically significant delays in care associated with access or scheduling.