Veterans and service members trust MA VA medical centers and military hospitals to diagnose and treat them properly. Sadly, doctors often make diagnostic mistakes at federal facilities, harming patients and families.
The Federal Tort Claims Act sets a two-year deadline for medical malpractice claims against federal facilities. Our founding attorney is both a lawyer and doctor. This helps us spot malpractice and build strong cases.
In Massachusetts, veterans face stricter compensation limits in malpractice cases than civilians do. Understanding how federal and state laws work together is crucial for making informed legal decisions.
If misdiagnosis at a MA VA or military facility harmed you, you have rights under federal law. Understanding state and federal rules helps protect your right to compensation.
What Causes Misdiagnosis at Massachusetts Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Order Appropriate Diagnostic Tests: Doctors sometimes skip needed tests, letting treatable conditions become dangerous.
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Misinterpretation of Test Results: Doctors may read scans, labs, or biopsies wrong, missing serious conditions that need treatment.
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Inadequate Patient History Taking: Rushed visits lead to missed diagnoses when doctors overlook key patient information.
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Communication Failures Between Providers: Test results get lost or departments fail to share important findings.
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Cognitive Bias and Anchoring: Doctors may ignore other possible diagnoses after making early assumptions.
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Inadequate Follow-Up Protocols: Poor follow-up care can delay proper diagnosis and treatment.
Massachusetts Facilities Where We Handle Misdiagnosis Cases
We help veterans and military families harmed by misdiagnosis at these major federal medical facilities:
VA Boston Healthcare System - Boston: This busy center serves thousands of veterans yearly. Doctors sometimes miss service-related conditions, such as TBI, PTSD, or cancer linked to Agent Orange exposure.
Hanscom Air Force Base Medical Clinic - Bedford: This clinic serves active-duty members and families. Doctors may miss deployment illnesses or dismiss serious symptoms in young service members.
Coast Guard Base Cape Cod Medical Facility - Bourne: Limited specialist access can delay diagnosis. Doctors may miss maritime job hazards or symptoms needing expert review.
VA Medical Center West Roxbury - West Roxbury: As a teaching hospital, new doctors may make mistakes without proper oversight.