What a §1151 Claim Is
A §1151 claim allows compensation for injuries, worsened conditions, or death caused by VA hospital care, medical treatment, or failure to provide proper care.
Intent is not required. Negligence, error in judgment, delayed diagnosis, or lack of informed consent may qualify.
Common mistake
Veterans often file §1151 issues as standard disability claims or fail to submit
evidence showing VA fault, which leads to avoidable denials.
§1151 Claim Preparation PDF
VA §1151 Documentation & Incident Summary Template
Helps organize medical records, timelines, symptoms, and evidence needed to support a VA medical negligence claim.
Download PDF
Not sure if your situation qualifies under §1151?
The VA Benefits Assistant
can help determine whether this is a §1151 issue or a standard claim.