Oh and btw, the VA deals with cantankerous 90 yr old guys every day. There’s nothing he can say to them that will anger them.
You’re not getting correct data from him.
Yes, I am sure you can speak for every doctor at every VA with authority. I have verified data from an independent medical source (doctor) that says he's received substandard care from the VAs own x-rays and records. But . . you know better.