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Uniformed services

The seven federal uniformed services of the United States: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

Negligent or wrongful act or omission

A failure to act with the reasonable care that a prudent person would have exercised under the same circumstances, or an intentional wrong that causes harm.

Covered military medical treatment facility

A hospital or clinic run by the military that provides healthcare services, but specifically excludes temporary aid stations in an area of armed conflict or combatant activities.

Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

A law that generally allows people to sue the U.S. government for personal injury, death, or property loss caused by the negligence of a federal employee acting within the scope of their employment.

Feres Doctrine

A legal principle established by the Supreme Court that typically prevents military personnel from suing the U.S. government for injuries suffered while in active service due to incidents that are 'incident to service,' including most medical malpractice cases.

Statute of Limitations

A law that sets the maximum time after an event occurs within which legal proceedings may be initiated.