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The 2020 NDAA created a limited malpractice remedy for active-duty servicemembers — but it is not the same as the FTCA. Here is what changed, what did not, and what active-duty service members need to know right now.
Cauda equina syndrome is a surgical emergency — delay means permanent paralysis. Learn how VA hospitals miss the diagnosis and how to file an FTCA malpractice claim for delayed or failed decompression surgery.
No — the Feres doctrine does not apply to veterans. It bars active-duty claims, not VA malpractice suits by discharged servicemembers. Here is the legal basis and what actually limits veteran claims.
The Feres doctrine bars active-duty troops from FTCA suits — but not veterans. Learn who can sue the VA for medical malpractice, what the 2020 NDAA changed, and how to protect your rights.
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The Feres doctrine is under growing pressure from Congress, the Supreme Court, and advocates. Here is what has changed, what the 2020 NDAA did, and what still needs to happen.
Filing an FTCA claim against the VA for medical malpractice involves a specific multi-step administrative and litigation process. This guide walks through every stage — from SF-95 to federal court.
Your VA medical records are the foundation of any FTCA malpractice claim. Learn five ways to obtain them — including MyHealtheVet, VA Form 10-5345, FOIA, and attorney-managed requests.
Whether the Feres doctrine bars a National Guard or Reserve malpractice claim depends entirely on duty status at the time of injury. Here is how Title 10 vs. Title 32 orders determine your legal rights.
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If VA surgeons left a sponge, clamp, or other instrument inside your body, you may have an FTCA malpractice claim. Learn about res ipsa loquitur, the discovery rule, and what compensation you can recover.
VA cancer misdiagnosis is among the most devastating forms of VA malpractice. Veterans with delayed lung, colorectal, prostate, or skin cancer diagnoses may have a strong FTCA claim.
How long does a VA malpractice FTCA case take? From injury to resolution, an administrative settlement typically takes 18–30 months, while contested litigation can take 3–6 years. Here's the full timeline.
Can you pursue an FTCA VA malpractice settlement AND keep your VA disability benefits? Yes — but the rules for FTCA vs. § 1151 benefits are complex.
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