The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) allows private individuals to file lawsuits against the federal government for harm caused by negligence. Under this Act, if a VA employee acts negligently and a veteran suffers harm as a result, the veteran can file a claim against the VA by filing a “Form 95, Claim for Damages, Injury, or Death” within two years after the malpractice is committed. Suing the VA is a complex process. You should consult a Washington, D.C., VA hospital delay lawyer to understand your legal rights.