Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced legislation highlighting a troubling reality: the VA studies toxic exposure illnesses behind closed doors, leaving veterans in the dark about whether their conditions are even under consideration. The CLARITY Act would require the VA to establish a public website showing which toxic exposure conditions the agency is studying. Currently, no such transparency exists. Veterans suffering from illnesses linked to burn pits, contaminated water,

Important Legal Notice Below is a testimony provided by Mandy Moore, a Desputanta woman who had her medical care managed and facilitated by Dr. Sasa Grae Espino. Moore is one of many patients seen and treated by Dr. Espino. If you have been treated by Dr. Espino and have a similar story to Moore, you are not alone. For more information and the full interview, please visit CBS 6 News or click here for the full article: $25M Lawsuit: Woman claims Va. breast surgeon performed 'u

One of the most confusing aspects of military and VA medical malpractice is determining who actually qualifies as a federal employee covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act. Veterans and military families reasonably assume that everyone providing care at VA hospitals or military treatment facilities works for the federal government. That assumption can be wrong, and it can destroy legal claims. The FTCA only covers federal employees acting within their scope of employment. Con