Case Result
$750,000
VA Medical Malpractice
2017
San Antonio, TX
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Case Details
Army veteran settled a lawsuit against a VA medical center for $750,000 after suffering a massive stroke following an unnecessary carotid artery surgery.
Additional Notes
The veteran was told his carotid artery was blocked, but it was not. The surgery lasted five hours, resulting in a massive stroke, affecting his arm use and speech. The VA hospital changed its policy regarding aspirin use prior to surgery after the lawsuit.