Army hospital settles $9.5M malpractice lawsuit after patient’s death The botched procedure took place in November 2020, when Army wife Julie Bond, 31, went in for a gastric bypass.By Sarah Sicard4 months ago
A soldier died of cancer at 26. Her family says the Army is to blame.Spc. Maria Martinez's family says she explicitly requested a cancer screening when symptoms first appeared, but her military care providers refused.By Hope Hodge Seck6 months ago
Hair, blood, mold, bugs: A foodie’s guide to fine dining on shipWe selected some of what we considered the best dishes being offered to our at-sea sailors and Marines.By Jon Simkins4 years ago
What it means to become a Gold Star familyGold Star families share their stories of love and loss.By Sarah Sicard4 years ago
Got a military medical malpractice claim? Here’s how to fileMilitary personnel can file claims with their respective services.By Patricia Kime4 years ago
A dent to Feres: Troops to be able to file claims — but not sue — for medical malpracticeA new claims system will be set up for military members to file for malpractice compensation. But it won't be easy.By Patricia Kime4 years ago
Military medical malpractice victims could see payouts from Defense Department under new compromiseThe move would not undo the controversial Feres Doctrine, but would provide compensation for some families.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Bid to allow troops to sue for military medical malpractice hits Senate snagLegislation to overturn a ban on troops suing the military for medical malpractice still faces long odds.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Unable to sue the Army for medical malpractice, this retired soldier is now fighting the VA for benefitsParalyzed after surgery with an Air Force doctor, an Army retiree is fighting for the VA to cover her care.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
Op-ed: How ‘warspeak’ puts us all in the trenchesAn anthropologist takes aim at warspeak, a form of language that he contends has crept into most aspects of American life and public discourse.By Robert Myers, Alfred University5 years ago
Dying of cancer, a Green Beret makes his Feres Doctrine case to President TrumpSgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal asked Trump for his support on a bill that would help victims of military medicine malpractice.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
Widow’s tax, block on military malpractice lawsuits would be repealed in House defense billLeadership added the controversial changes on Tuesday in advance of debate on the must-pass budget measure.By Leo Shane III5 years ago