The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.

About Us

Defense Health Agency Office of General Counsel

The Defense Health Agency Office of General Counsel is the legal advisor to the Director of BAMC.

In the Office of General Counsel, BAMC’s team of attorneys and legal support staff serve the hospital’s Director and staff members to promote the highest quality of care and services to our patients.

The Office of General Counsel provides legal counsel on numerous areas of the law including health law, patient rights, ethics and standards of conduct.

Defense Health Agency Office of General Counsel Divisions Located At BAMC

  • Direct Care Legal Support (DCLS)
  • Labor Law
  • The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

Contact Us

Hours

Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Holiday Hours will vary

Phone

210-916-8585

Location

COTO Building, 3rd floor

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