If you were injured by negligent medical care at a VA hospital or clinic, you may be wondering whether you can sue the VA. In many cases, the legal claim is brought under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The lawsuit is technically against the United States, not the individual VA facility or doctor.
The process usually begins with an administrative claim submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The claim must explain what happened, identify the injury caused by the negligent care, and state a specific amount of damages. If the VA denies the claim or fails to act within the required time, the injured person may be able to file a lawsuit in federal court.
VA malpractice cases are complex. They often require detailed medical record review, expert support, and knowledge of both federal procedure and state medical malpractice law. Rawls Law Group represents veterans and families nationwide in VA medical malpractice claims.