VA and military medical providers must diagnose conditions correctly to protect veterans and their families. But errors still happen.
Each year, diagnostic errors affect 12 million U.S. adults. Many of these errors are preventable with proper medical care.
Our founding attorney has both MD and JD degrees. This gives us unique expertise in federal medical malpractice claims.
If a VA or military facility misdiagnosed you, you have rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
What Causes Misdiagnosis at Oregon Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Order Appropriate Tests: Doctors may skip tests and miss conditions like cancer or heart disease.
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Misinterpretation of Test Results: Staff may read test results wrong, leading to incorrect treatments.
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Poor Patient History Review: Quick visits can miss key details that would help make the right diagnosis.
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Poor Staff Communication: Test results get lost when medical staff don't share information well.
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Rush to Judgment: Doctors may ignore failed treatments or jump to wrong conclusions.
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Understaffing: Overworked staff may rush evaluations, making more mistakes.
Oregon Facilities Where We Handle Misdiagnosis Cases
We help patients at these major Oregon federal medical facilities:
VA Portland Health Care System (Portland) - Oregon's largest VA center handles complex cases where misdiagnosis can harm patients.
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (serving Oregon veterans) - Regional military facilities may miss diagnoses in emergency cases.
VA Roseburg Healthcare System (Roseburg) - This VA center provides primary and specialty care where diagnostic errors occur.
White City VA Medical Center (White City) - Errors here can lead to serious harm and valid claims.
View all Oregon VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Misdiagnosis Medical Malpractice?
- Staff dismissed your symptoms without proper testing
- No one told you about your test results
- You got different diagnoses for the same symptoms
- The ER sent you home despite serious symptoms
- Your condition got worse after being told you were fine
- Specialists found your first diagnosis was wrong
- Your medical records show results that don't match your diagnosis
Damages Available in Oregon Misdiagnosis Cases
Economic Damages
Misdiagnosis can create huge medical bills. You can claim costs for:
- Extra treatment due to delayed diagnosis
- Emergency care that proper diagnosis would have prevented
- Ongoing specialist care
- Medical devices
- Lost wages
- Reduced future income
Non-Economic Damages
Misdiagnosis causes more than financial harm. You can claim compensation for:
- Physical pain from disease progression
- Emotional distress
- Loss of life enjoyment
- Anxiety and depression