Another Front in the Van Boven War

Bill requires Texas Medical Board to clear doctor’s name

"...turn late in session, as the House enacted a TMB-related bill that should benefit the Lakeway neurologist...."

June 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

State to Appeal Decision in Van Boven Case

Court ruled doctor’s suit against TMB can proceed

"...by Dr. Robert Van Boven to proceed against certain TMB officials. The suit charges the officials exceeded their legal..."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board

TMB delays exoneration of Lakeway doctor

"...week, overruling exceptions to his decision made by the TMB staff. In a letter to interim TMB Executive Director..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

More Trouble for Medical Board and SOAH

Dr. Van Boven sues TMB staff and hearings agency hemorrhages

"...Aug. 1, Van Boven filed another lawsuit against several TMB staff and board members, charging that they acted "ultra..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Van Boven Still Trying to Clear His Name

Appeals to HHS clearinghouse to overrule TMB

"...year concerning allegations that he had mistreated patients, the TMB has adamantly refused to retract its filing at the..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...at the time was LRMC's CEO, subsequently informed the TMB that there was no substance to the complaints, that..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Embattled Doctor Prevails Against the Texas Medical Board

The little guy wins

"...violations" during exams at his Lakeway neurology practice. The TMB refused to remove the report even after it had..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court

Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight

"...vs. Scott Freshour, et al. – specifically accuses certain TMB board members and attorneys (Freshour is TMB general counsel..."

Sept. 28, 2021 News Post by Michael King

Bucking the Blacklist

Robert Van Boven back in court against Texas Medical Board

"..."Revision-to-Action" report that still lists the original charges. The TMB itself is arguably protected by sovereign immunity, but Van..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Medical Board Defends Itself

Responding to complaints, agency renews attack on critics and judge

"...(i.e., ALJ's ruling) to a state district court, the TMB reluctantly confirmed it...."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Dr. Van Boven Goes to the State's Highest Court

Beleaguered doctor appeals personally to clear his name

"...Van Boven hopes the Court will require the TMB to fully and clearly acknowledge his 2017 exoneration from..."

Sept. 29, 2021 News Post by Michael King

Bills Filed to Limit Authority of Texas Medical Board

Van Boven case inspires lawmakers to push for more oversight

"...602, 603, and 604; the first would require the TMB, after a successfully defended disciplinary case against a medical..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Robert Van Boven Remains in Limbo

Judge declines restraining order against Texas Medical Board

"...Boven. Crump effectively kicked the decision back to the TMB, calling Van Boven's request "untimely" – the TMB has..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law

Filing complaint against a doctor

"...file a complaint with the Texas Medical Board. The TMB is the state regulatory agency that provides investigative and..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Dr. Van Boven's Attempt To Clear His Name Loses at Third Court

Court endorses Medical Board appeal, rejects unlawful sanction claim

"...The specific issue, raised by the TMB on appeal after a mixed lower court ruling, is..."

Jan. 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Medical Board Loses a Case ... and Attacks the Judge

Judge Hunter Burkhalter forced to resign by State Office of Administrative Hearings

"...a "Proposal for Decision" in the case of the TMB vs. Dr. Robert Van Boven. The case involved accusations..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Can’t Convict the Defendant? Convict the Judge.

Chief judge defends Burkhalter firing

"...case had resulted in a formal complaint from the TMB. At the time, the only explanation she offered to..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board … the Sequel

Despite exoneration, Medical Board fails to clear doctor’s name

"...with two patients nor unprofessional conduct with another. The TMB concurred with Burkhalter's Proposal for Decision in a 9-1-1..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law

Filing a complaint against a doctor (part 2)

"...all complaints against physicians who are submitted to the TMB. All complaints undergo an initial 30-day evaluation to determine..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Van Boven, Medical Board Meet Again

The case heard before the 3rd Court of Appeals, thanks to Attorney General appeal

"...Howell had ruled that Van Boven's lawsuit against the TMB and certain board members could proceed – but instead..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Van Boven Fallout Continues

While appeals proceed, Baylor professor campaigns to save SOAH

"...The TMB officials sued by Van Boven (represented by the state..."

Jan. 10, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Van Boven Wins at Texas Supreme Court

Justices rule Medical Board violated doctor’s rights

"...began in 2015, Van Boven has repeatedly defeated the TMB’s attempts to sanction him for allegations that the Board..."

June 6, 2022 News Post by Michael King

Sunset Commission Reports on Texas Medical Board

Follow-up review issues light recommendations

"...the agency. Following a more extensive review of the TMB in 2016-17 – when a bill advancing the commission's..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Van Boven Cleared of Mistreating Patients

Texas Medical Board reluctantly accepts ruling of admin judge

"...proceed according to the standards previously applied in similar TMB cases...."

Dec. 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

The Doctor vs. the Hospital

Relentless whistleblower fights legal war of attrition with Lakeway Medical Center

"...filing what Van Boven calls "retaliatory complaints" that the TMB eventually concluded either had no or "trivial" merit...."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

“Morale Is Terrible” at the State Office of Administrative Hearings

Employee survey reflects strong dissatisfaction with SOAH leadership

"...resignation followed an unusual and aggressive complaint from the TMB over that same Burkhalter decision ("Can't Convict the Defendant?..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Uproar Over Judge's Dismissal at SOAH

Calls to remove chief administrative law judge

"...originally complained to Ginn about Burkhalter's ruling in a TMB case. On March 25, Zedler asked that the bar..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Clears Van Boven of Mistreating Patients

Whistleblower “vindicated” after charges of sexual improprieties

"...Burkhalter’s detailed, 80-page “Proposal for Decision” – which the TMB itself is expected to officially confirm, presuming no staff..."

Sept. 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Senate Confirms Abbott's Nominee for State Office of Administrative Hearings Chief

Governor's list has hundreds of unconfirmed "holdover" officials

"...holdover list includes 20 members of one of four TMB district review committees, whose responsibilities are to “evaluate medical..."

May 2, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Van Boven Heads Back to Court

Texas Medical Board still won't wipe exonerated doctor's record clean

"...Van Boven is asking the court to require the TMB to void or withdraw a listing in the federal..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

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