Mr. Justice Douglas delivered the opinion of the Court. This is a suit under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U. S. C. § 1346 (b), brought by respondent, a discharged veteran, for damages for negligence in the treatment of his left knee in a Veterans Administration hospital. The injury to the knee occurred while respondent was on active duty in the Armed Services. The injur…
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