Vet sues Phoenix VA. Do you think he stands a chance at winning his law suit?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:54:52 -0400

PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) -
A U.S. Army veteran dying of cancer has just filed a $50 million lawsuit, alleging medical negligence.

It is the latest in a string of lawsuits targeting the Phoenix Veterans' Affairs Medical Center.

Rima Follman is making the most of the time she has left with her boyfriend, U.S. Army veteran Steven Cooper.

"I love him more than anything in this world," said Follman. "One day you're OK, and the next, somebody says to you, you have stage 4 prostate cancer, and you have 6-12 months to live, and there's really nothing you can do about it. Hospice will call you Monday.

http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/30368017/valley-veteran-dying-of-cancer-files-50-million-lawsuit-against-phoenix-va

Valley veteran dying of cancer files $50 million lawsuit against Phoenix VA

A U.S. Army Veteran, dying of cancer, has just filed a $50 million lawsuit, alleging medical negligence.It is the latest lawsuit targeting the Phoenix Veterans' Affairs Medical Center.

Response by PO3 Michael James made Oct 28 at 2015 9:12 PM

PO3 Michael James — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:12:42 -0400

SGT Bodine, Sir, For the love of Pete, I wish him the very best.. it has been tried before, as you know, hope this one works for the benefit of the family and as a benefit to all our Veterans, been where he was at, I could only choose civilian doctor as VA would not Even consider me at the time.... I was fortunate with the move I made..

Response by Sgt Spencer Sikder made Oct 28 at 2015 9:20 PM

Sgt Spencer Sikder — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:20:48 -0400

Vets get paid frequently over VA's failures. I don't think he'll make $50 mil, but will get some. The highest I am aware at one facility is close to $1 mil and that is only what I know of, can't imagine what other vets are getting. Of course it's not an award one wants to get, because the price to get there is too great.

Response by SGT Jose Perdelia-Torres made Oct 28 at 2015 9:21 PM

SGT Jose Perdelia-Torres — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:21:32 -0400

Damn shame, this is however a wake-up call for the rest of us Veterans to remain proactive in our care. Ask questions constantly, seek second opinions; etc. Hope it works out for this Veteran....

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Oct 28 at 2015 10:58 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:58:33 -0400

This is an interesting case. I'm curious to see how it turns out... I want to add more, which MAY be negative toward the Veteran, but there isn't enough to the story to do so...

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Oct 29 at 2015 1:47 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:47:29 -0400

Based on the meager information, he has a case. IF the irregularity was detected and not immediately referred off for follow-up, that's bad. Really bad.