Today, a federal judge in Phoenix awarded Steven Cooper $2.5 million. It’s unclear if he will live long enough to see it.Cooper is one of hundreds of veterans who suffered as a result of the Phoenix VA’s long wait times, which became a national scandal several years ago after an investigation found that veterans were dying while waiting to get medical care.
Source: Vet Awarded $2.5 Million In VA Malpractice Suit | Phoenix New Times