New Mexico VA & Military Misdiagnosis Malpractice Attorneys

Veterans and military families rely on New Mexico VA medical centers for proper care. But misdiagnosis remains a serious issue at federal facilities.

Misdiagnosis can devastate patients and families. Our founding attorney is both a lawyer and doctor (MD/JD) and knows when doctors break medical standards.

If a VA or military facility misdiagnosed you, you have rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Our lawyers have won over $145 million in federal cases.

• Failure to Order Appropriate Diagnostic Tests: Doctors sometimes skip needed tests, missing critical conditions.

• Inadequate Patient History Taking: Quick appointments lead to missed symptoms and risk factors.

• Misinterpretation of Test Results: Wrong readings of scans and lab work delay treatment for serious conditions.

• Communication Breakdowns Between Providers: Test results get lost or aren't shared between departments.

• Cognitive Bias and Anchoring: Doctors sometimes stick to wrong diagnoses despite new evidence.

• Understaffing and Time Pressures: Rushed staff may miss important signs during exams.

We help patients at these major VA and military facilities:

Major New Mexico VA & Military Medical Facilities:

• New Mexico VA Health Care System (Albuquerque): The state's largest VA center handles complex cases.

• Cannon Air Force Base Medical Clinic (Clovis): Serves military families needing routine and emergency care.

• Kirtland Air Force Base Medical Clinic (Albuquerque): Treats active duty personnel and families.

• VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics: Multiple locations provide primary care across New Mexico.

View all New Mexico VA & Military Facilities

• Doctors dismissed your symptoms as stress without proper testing
• No one followed up on abnormal test results
• Different specialists gave conflicting diagnoses
• A minor diagnosis was wrong, and your condition got worse
• The system lost your test results
• A second opinion revealed a different diagnosis
• Your condition was found late despite clear early symptoms

These cover direct financial losses:

• Extra medical costs from delayed diagnosis
• Lost wages when health problems affect work
• Future medical costs
• Medicine costs
• Travel costs for special care
• Home changes needed for disabilities

These address personal impact:

• Physical pain from delayed treatment
• Emotional distress and anxiety
• Loss of life enjoyment