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Mother Blames VA for Son's Suicide After Release
13 Aug
Summary
- A mother alleges the Minneapolis VA Medical Center is responsible for her son's suicide.
- The veteran died hours after being discharged from the VA in 2022.
- A federal civil lawsuit has been filed against the VA, which denies the allegations.
A mother alleges that the Minneapolis VA Medical Center's negligence led to her son's suicide in 2022. Marine veteran Allen Giller died less than four hours after being discharged from the facility. His mother has filed a federal civil lawsuit, asserting that the VA failed to adhere to its own protocols for suicide prevention.
Records indicate Giller sought help at the VA after being discharged from a 72-hour hold. Despite expressing his need for assistance, he was reportedly discharged to his mother's care with follow-up appointments. His family and legal representatives argue that a proper suicide risk assessment was not conducted, contributing to his death.
The lawsuit claims Giller was mentally unstable and a high suicide risk at the time of his discharge. The VA spokesperson stated they do not comment on pending litigation. However, court documents reveal the VA denies all allegations. A judge has denied the VA's request to dismiss the case, with a settlement conference scheduled for Wednesday.
