A 64-year-old Army veteran died from advanced lung cancer in March of 2022. His widow filed a claim against the Veterans Administration for a delay in making the diagnosis causing a delay in treatment. The Veteran’s Administration settled the lawsuit for $880,000 earlier this year. In 2020, a scan had shown a small blister on the patient’s lung, which can indicate cancer. The plaintiff alleged the VA doctor should have followed up on the finding but did not. When the condition worsened, advanced state lung cancer was eventually diagnosed, but it was too late for the patient.
Lung cancer is considered one of the deadliest cancers, especially for veterans. Many veterans are at higher risk of lung cancer due to exposure to harmful chemicals during their service. Veterans (and their family members) can file malpractice claims if VA doctors or other staff members are negligent, causing injuries. These types of cases are strictly governed by a federal law known as the “Federal Tort Claims Act,” often shortened to “FTCA.”
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