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What is the Difference Between 1151 and a Tort Claim?

ByVA Benefits Attorneys April 4, 2024April 4, 2024

When a veteran receives medical care at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility and suffers an injury due to negligence, they have options for seeking compensation. Two primary avenues exist: filing a claim under Title 38, U.S. Code § 1151 (Section 1151) or pursuing a lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). While…

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