Can a military spouse sue the government?

Answer 1

Best answer here is you may be able to. There have been successful lawsuits in the past when there have been instances of criminal negligence or lack of reasonable oversight.

If you spouse was injured as a result of duties while deployed, the success of such a suit is likely slim. While many of us, especially me, are thankful for your spouse's service, injuries in the line of duty are part of the mission.

There are a number of other avenues you may have open to you though for financial and family support. Contact your VA and AMVETS representatives and keep asking questions. If your spouse is now disabled as a result of injuries received in service, you and he will be eligible for his disability pension, and may also be able to collect SSI for you and your children.

Again, I am so sorry you and your family are experiencing this. It will get better though. Educate yourself to the system, and learn what they can and must do for you and your family.

Answer 2

Any one or entity may sue any one or entity for anything, strictly speaking; so what you really are asking is "Do I have grounds?" which establishes whether your premise for lawsuit has merit; and then "Do I have a case?" which might help determine if a lawsuit is in (your) best interests.

It is at least advisable to first follow and exhaust the "chain of command" options in the military arena; many relief or aid programs, often unofficial, might provide relief for your complaint with this path, that will otherwise become more difficult or impossible to obtain once you have set the establishment against you by bringing a lawsuit.

You are surely not dealing with monsters, and most likely have just not reached the right ear yet. Best of luck.