Professional Negligence Law Reporter

After Doe, a veteran, suffered torn tendons in his wrist, he underwent surgery, which was performed without complications at a VA hospital in Asheville, N.C. Over the next several months, the condition of his wrist deteriorated. A subsequent MRI showed additional tearing of the tendons.

Although Doe underwent a second surgery, he experienced additional torn tendons. A consulting orthopedist reviewed Doe’s MRI and allegedly concluded that the original surgical hardware had been placed incorrectly, resulting in repeated tendon tears.

Doe claimed the United States was liable for the mistakes made during the first surgery.

The parties settled for $260,000.

Citation: Doe v. United States, settled before filing, 2022.

Claimant counsel: AAJ member Brewster Rawls, Richmond, Va.