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RPT Soldiers Say the Military 'S Medical System Failed Them Julie Watson Associated

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“RPT SOLDIERS SAY THE MILITARY'S MEDICAL SYSTEM FAILED THEN”

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Topic poll · all networksHow many people does the U.S. Military Health System serve?

  1. 1.2 million
  2. 4.5 million
  3. 9.6 million
  4. 17 million
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9.6 million

Troops couldn't sue the military for medical errors until 2020!

The Feres Doctrine (1950) blocked lawsuits for 70 years. The 2020 NDAA finally allowed active-duty claims — but caps payouts at $100,000, far below typical malpractice awards in civilian courts.

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Every U.S. deployment order must include a medical support plan.

Called a Medical Annex, it details host-nation facilities, medevac routes, and sick-call procedures before troops arrive. Experts say that plan failed this Kuwait unit — leaving soldiers Googling local hospitals.

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