Just in: Marine Brian Tally could have died because of VA medical malpractice and couldn't sue. Now he's determined not to let it happen to any other veteran. A third bill in his name has just been introduced by @RepMikeLevin. https://t.co/fhm5x9993i
Marine Brian Tally could have died because of VA malpractice. But he couldn't sue.
A new bill named for Tally has just been introduced to ensure other veterans have the right to make legal claims against VA when they suffer because of malpractice. https://t.co/DLGU3VC9VZ
@RepMikeLevin@RepMarkMeadows Thank you!
Looking forward to working with @RepMarkTakano on this extremely important VA Accountability legislation! We must close this egregious 73 year VA legal loophole that has destroyed the lives of veterans and their families for generations.
Marine Veteran Brian Tally was denied the opportunity to file a medical malpractice claim due to a lack of transparency at the VA. That's not right. I introduced a bipartisan bill with @RepMarkMeadows to help ensure that doesn't happen to other veterans. https://t.co/OGPutySyBb
1️⃣ Today, American Veterans (AMVETS) announced its endorsement of the bipartisan Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act (H.R. 4526). Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA-49) introduced the Tally bill in September 2019 to provide veterans who suffer harm while under the care of a VA [...]
2️⃣ [...] contractor have more due process protections in the pursuit of a tort claim.
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC-11) first introduced a similar bill in July 2019 after working with Brian Tally, a Marine Corps veteran, who suffered permanent disability after a VA contractor [...]
Here with Marine Brian Tally on the Hill all this week promoting his #TallyBills to protect veterans from VA medical malpractice. Background: https://t.co/fhm5x9993i
Brian Tally, a former SGT in the United States Marine Corps, experienced months of neglect and malpractice after a misdiagnosis.
He is now using his story to fight for VA accountability and veterans rights.
Everyone should read his story: https://t.co/AaKoguEUXi
I met Brian Tally and listened to his story. Those who treat our veterans must be held accountable their actions. That’s why I’ve cosponsored the Brian Tally VA Medical Care and Liability Improvement Act, to improve the accountability of VA physicians. https://t.co/2WkgppLPPB
Marine Brian Tally walked the halls of Congress last week intent on gathering support for his bills to protect veterans from VA malpractice, even though he was in near-constant pain. https://t.co/jFbTY1q54w