VA medical centers should diagnose conditions correctly. Yet diagnostic errors happen often at federal facilities in West Virginia. These mistakes hurt patients and families.
Studies show diagnostic errors cause 10% of patient deaths and up to 17% of hospital problems. Our founder is both a lawyer and doctor who reviews cases.
If misdiagnosis at a VA facility harmed you, you have rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). You must understand these rights to seek compensation.
What Causes Misdiagnosis at West Virginia Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Order Appropriate Tests: Doctors sometimes skip needed tests and miss serious conditions.
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Misinterpretation of Test Results: Specialists may misread scans or lab results, which leads to incorrect treatment.
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Inadequate Patient History: Providers may miss key clues if they do not thoroughly review records or family history.
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Communication Failures: Poor handoffs between staff can lose important diagnostic information.
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Premature Discharge: ER doctors may send patients home too soon and miss heart attacks or strokes.
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Failure to Consider Alternatives: Doctors who stick to one diagnosis may miss other serious conditions.
West Virginia Facilities Where We Handle Misdiagnosis Cases
We help patients at these major federal medical facilities:
Major facilities include:
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Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center (Clarksburg): Serves north-central West Virginia veterans.
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Huntington VA Medical Center: Treats southern West Virginia veterans.
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VA Regional Office and Medical Center (Martinsburg): Serves eastern panhandle veterans.
View all West Virginia VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Misdiagnosis Medical Malpractice?
- Doctors dismissed your symptoms without proper testing
- No one followed up on abnormal test results
- You had a serious illness that doctors missed earlier
- Different doctors gave conflicting diagnoses without explanation
- Your diagnosis took too long despite repeated visits
- Doctors ignored obvious risk factors or family history
- The ER sent you home before addressing serious symptoms
Damages Available in West Virginia Misdiagnosis Cases
Economic Damages
You can recover these costs:
- Emergency medical treatment needed after wrong diagnosis
- Corrective surgery to fix problems from missed diagnosis
- Hospital stays from complications
- Ongoing treatment for worsened conditions
- Lost wages from missed work
- Rehabilitation costs