Veterans Affairs Employment and Correspondence – Bradley Foerster (2009–2021)
Overview: The following materials relate to employment and administrative matters involving the Veterans Affairs (VA) system, referenced in subsequent University of Michigan correspondence.
Bradley Foerster, MD, PhD was appointed at the University of Michigan in 2009 with a joint position including a 5/8 appointment at the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center, enabling eligibility for VA research funding.
In 2016, Dr. Foerster identified a discrepancy involving funds associated with a VA research grant under his direction. Communications with both local and central VA offices reflected differing explanations regarding the handling of those funds.
In 2017, Dr. Foerster took leave related to family & personal medical circumstances and subsequently utilized Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave through the University of Michigan.
During this period, a termination notice was issued by the Ann Arbor VA citing absence without leave (AWOL). Subsequent documentation, including payroll records, reflects leave without pay status.
Later employment at another VA facility and review of federal reporting records did not identify prior reportable actions.
Final VA Payroll Record
Final VA payroll record reflecting leave without pay status and no documented absence without leave (AWOL) designation.
National Practitioner Data Bank Report
National Practitioner Data Bank report reflecting no reportable actions or restrictions on clinical privileges.
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Brad Foerster, MD PhD
Brad Foerster is a FOIA advocate documenting requests, transparency disputes, and accountability investigations involving public agencies, universities, police oversight, and Russia-Gate related inquiries. His work compiles original documents, timelines, and analysis of public records and institutional responses. Brad is also a board-certified radiologist, author of Town & Gown, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Brad lives in Potomac, Maryland with his family and is active in the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Takoma Park U.S. & World History Book Club.