Department of Veterans Affairs paid $845 million in malpractice in 10 years

VA pays out more than $800 million for malpractice
ABC News 22
November 13, 2013

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- An analysis shows that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has paid out about $845 million in malpractice cases during the past 10 years.

Reporters for Cox Media Group analyzed federal treasury data and found taxpayers spent more than $800 million paying 4,426 veterans and their family members who brought malpractice claims against the VA medical system since 2003.

In 2012, a total of 454 financial settlements and awards added up to $98.3 million.
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