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Navigating a VA 1151 Claim: A Veteran’s Battle for Accountability

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Filing a claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is often described as a test of endurance, patience, and persistence. Designed to compensate veterans for disabilities caused by VA negligence, delayed care, or substandard treatment, these claims carry a weighty burden of proof that can make the process feel … Read more

United Healthcare CEO Shooting Highlights Deny and Defend Crisis

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Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend In the AP article titled “Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics” reports on the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. At the crime scene, authorities discovered ammunition inscribed with the words “deny,” “defend,” … Read more

Resources to Navigate VA Community Care

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Navigating the VA Community Care Program (VCCP) [or any spine surgery] can feel like a nightmare for many, as systemic issues like fragmented records, low-quality providers, and the “Deny and Defend” culture leave people vulnerable to poor care and unresolved mistakes. While the challenges are real, there are resources to help take control of the … Read more

Audio Interview with a VA Spine Patient

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This interview details a veteran’s complex medical history, focusing on a series of back surgeries and their complications. Multiple medical records document the surgeries, their failures, resulting disabilities, and the ongoing struggle to receive appropriate VA disability compensation. The discussion includes various medical reports, imaging results, and communication with VA staff regarding the veteran’s care and claim. The veteran’s account highlights alleged negligence by the VA and the need for corrective surgeries. Finally, there are forms related to filing a claim for compensation, demonstrating the bureaucratic process involved.

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Update on my VA SF95 Claim

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My Federal Tort Claim (SF95) My Federal Tort Claim filed against the Dallas VA Medical Center for medical negligence. The claim centers on the VA’s two-year delay in addressing documented loose pedicle screws following spinal surgery, which ultimately resulted in permanent spinal ankylosis. Stuart argues that the VA’s failure to act on their own imaging … Read more

VA 38 USC 1151 Claim

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This VA 1151 disability claim filed by veteran Michael Stuart for ankylosis of the spine, a condition resulting from a series of events stemming from a car accident. The claim centers on alleging VA negligence following a failed spinal fusion surgery performed within the VA system, which necessitated corrective surgery resulting in the claimant’s current disability. Crucially, … Read more

Retired Colonel US Air Force Witness Statement

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This letter from a retired US Air Force Colonel strongly supports Michael’s disability claim (38 USC 1151) filed with the VA. He describes witnessing Michael’s debilitating decline following surgery in 2021, highlighting the stark contrast between Michael’s pre- and post-operative states and expressing deep concern over the VA’s inadequate response. The letter emphasizes the family’s disappointment with … Read more

The Dallas VA put me in a Wheelchair

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This document includes the process of obtaining a VA disability rating for spinal fusion, focusing on a veteran’s case involving alleged medical negligence. The 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) criteria is used by the VA to assess disability, emphasizing range of motion limitations, pain levels, and functional impairment resulting from the fusion. … Read more

Healthcare Challenges of Michael Stuart

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Michael Stuart’s health has been severely impacted by degenerative disc disease, which worsened significantly following an unsuccessful surgery on August 3, 2021. This surgery, conducted by a VA Community care practitioner, involved critical errors, including the fusion of incorrect spinal levels and the improper fitting of pedicle screws. The delay in rectifying these errors extended … Read more