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Yes, if you are a veteran, retiree, or military family member. Anyone treated at an Air Force or Space Force medical facility who is not on active duty has full rights to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) — the same law any civilian uses to hold a federal employee accountable for negligent care.
Active-duty servicemembers face a different rule. The Feres Doctrine generally bars active-duty personnel from suing in federal court for injuries incident to service, though the 2020 NDAA created a limited Department of Defense administrative claim (10 U.S.C. § 2733a) for malpractice at a military treatment facility. Filing deadlines are strict — two years from the date of injury under 28 U.S.C. § 2401(b) — so speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Significant settlements for Air Force medical malpractice cases
Including large Air Force settlement in FTCA history
| Settlement Amount | Client Recovery | Legal Fees | Branch |
|---|---|---|---|
1 $44,717,681 | $15,752,732 | $5,311,982 | Air Force |
Complete list of U.S. Air Force hospital locations, medical groups, and Space Force medical facilities. If you experienced medical malpractice at any of these facilities, you may have an FTCA claim.
Travis Air Force Base
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Nellis Air Force Base
Columbus Air Force Base
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Goodfellow Air Force Base
Little Rock Air Force Base
Shaw Air Force Base
Schriever Space Force Base
McConnell Air Force Base
Moody Air Force Base
Cannon Air Force Base
Ellsworth Air Force Base
Barksdale AFB
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Grand Forks Air Force Base
Tyndall Air Force Base
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Eielson Air Force Base
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Scott Air Force Base
Kirtland Air Force Base
Edwards Air Force Base
Maxwell Air Force Base
Dover Air Force Base
Patrick Space Force Base
Buckley Air Force Base
Laughlin Air Force Base
Holloman Air Force Base
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Whiteman Air Force Base
Offutt Air Force Base
Luke Air Force Base
Minot Air Force Base
Joint Base Charleston
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
MacDill Air Force Base
Vance Air Force Base
Tinker Air Force Base
Hill Air Force Base
Robins Air Force Base
Dyess Air Force Base
Keesler Air Force Base
Sheppard Air Force Base Clinic
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base
Fairchild Air Force Base
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Altus Air Force Base
Beale Air Force Base
USAF Academy
Los Angeles Air Force Base
McChord Air Force Base
Hanscom Air Force Base
Randolph Air Force Base
Eglin Air Force Base
Lackland Air Force Base
Schriever Air Force Base Clinic
If you or a loved one experienced medical malpractice at any Air Force or Space Force medical facility, you may be entitled to compensation under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Yes. Veterans, retirees, and military dependents treated at an Air Force or Space Force medical facility have full rights to sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) — the same law any civilian uses to sue a federal employee for negligence. The Feres Doctrine does not apply to this group.
It depends who was injured. The Feres Doctrine bars active-duty servicemembers from suing in federal court for injuries incident to service — it does not apply to veterans, retirees, or family members receiving care at the same facility. See our full explanation of the Feres Doctrine and its exceptions.
Active-duty servicemembers generally cannot sue in federal court due to Feres, but the 2020 NDAA created a limited administrative remedy — a Department of Defense claim under 10 U.S.C. § 2733a — for malpractice at a military treatment facility. It is not a lawsuit and works differently than a veteran's FTCA claim; an attorney can help you determine which process applies.
Under 28 U.S.C. § 2401(b), you must file a Standard Form 95 administrative claim within two years of the date the injury accrued. Missing this deadline permanently bars the claim, so contact an attorney as soon as possible after discovering the harm.
Compensation depends on the injury, liability, and case facts. Archuleta Law Firm's results against the Air Force include a $44.7 million recovery — one of the largest in FTCA history. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.
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