Major Blaine McGraw Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Women who received OB-GYN care at Fort Hood or Tripler Army Medical Center trusted that the Army would protect them. That trust was broken.

Maj. Blaine McGraw, an Army obstetrician-gynecologist, now faces criminal charges and civil lawsuits alleging he secretly recorded female patients during sensitive medical examinations and performed unnecessary and inappropriate procedures across two military installations. The Army has contacted approximately 3,000 former patients, and over 80 women have already joined civil Maj. Blaine McGraw sexual abuse lawsuits against the Army.

For many survivors, coming forward feels complicated. Military culture, fear of retaliation, and uncertainty about how the system works have kept some women silent. Help Law Group advocates for patients who were harmed in military medical settings and helps them get answers about their rights.

Maj. Blaine McGraw is a 47-year-old Army obstetrician-gynecologist who served at two major military medical centers over a six-year period.

From 2019 to 2023, he completed his OB-GYN residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was subsequently assigned to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, Texas, where he practiced until his suspension in mid-October 2025.

Both postings are now central to criminal charges and civil lawsuits alleging a sustained pattern of sexual misconduct against female patients.

Survivor accounts and criminal charges describe a calculated pattern of misconduct during routine medical appointments. The alleged conduct includes:

Secret Army OB-GYN Indecent Recording 

McGraw faces 54 specifications of indecent visual recording. Patients allege he used his cellphone to film them without consent during pelvic and breast exams and during childbirth. One patient reported seeing his phone in his breast pocket with the camera lens 

pointed outward during her delivery.

Unnecessary and Inappropriate Examinations 

Survivors report that McGraw insisted on breast and pelvic exams regardless of the reason for their visit, performing procedures that were not medically indicated. Allegations include groping of genitals and breasts that patients were told were required as part of their care.

Absence of Chaperones 

Patients consistently reported that chaperones were unavailable or absent during sensitive examinations, leaving them alone with McGraw. Basic protocols require a witness during OB-GYN procedures; those safeguards were routinely bypassed.

Abuse of Military Authority 

McGraw held a position of significant authority over his patients, many of whom were active duty service members or their dependents with limited options for medical care within the military system. That authority, combined with the culture of deference common in military settings, made it harder for patients to question his conduct or report concerns.

On December 9, 2025, the U.S. Army Office of Special Trial Counsel formally preferred charges against McGraw. He faces four charges and 61 total specifications under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ):

• 54 specifications of indecent visual recording (Article 120c UCMJ),

• 5 specifications of conduct unbecoming an officer (Article 133 UCMJ),

• 1 specification of willful disobedience of a superior officer (Article 90 UCMJ), and

• 1 specification of making a false official statement (Article 107 UCMJ).

The case will proceed through an Article 32 preliminary hearing, where a neutral officer will review the evidence. If the hearing officer recommends referral, the case will move to a general court-martial. Maj. McGraw is currently in pretrial confinement at Bell County Jail in Belton, Texas.

Women who received OB-GYN care at military installations often had little say in who treated them. Assignment to a military post means accepting whatever medical resources are available, and requesting a different provider is not always an option.

Survivors of physician sexual abuse in military settings commonly experience:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including intrusive memories, hypervigilance, and difficulty sleeping;

• Depression, shame, and persistent self-doubt about whether what happened was abuse;

• Fear of reporting within a military environment, including concerns about retaliation, career impact, or being disbelieved by a chain of command;

• Avoidance of medical care, including necessary OB-GYN follow-up during or after pregnancy;

• Strained relationships and difficulty with intimacy, particularly for those whose abuse occurred during prenatal or postpartum appointments; and

• Delayed recognition of the abuse, in part because the conduct was presented as routine medical procedure.

Civil lawsuits and congressional inquiries allege that warnings about McGraw's conduct existed before he ever arrived at Fort Hood.

• At least one patient complaint was filed against McGraw during his residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii between 2019 and 2023.

• That complaint was allegedly dismissed by his superiors, who reportedly "laughed it off," allowing him to continue practicing.

• McGraw was subsequently transferred to Fort Hood, where the alleged conduct continued for nearly a full year before a patient complaint triggered an investigation.

• The Army did not notify former patients of the investigation until after it was already underway.

• Over 50 members of Congress sent a letter to the Pentagon's Office of Inspector General demanding an investigation into reports that Army leaders refused to investigate prior complaints against McGraw.

• In January 2026, four survivors testified before Congress, describing how institutional failures within Army medicine allowed the alleged abuse to persist across duty stations.

Maj. McGraw faces criminal prosecution for his alleged conduct. Civil litigation directs accountability toward the institution that employed, supervised, and transferred him.

When the Army receives a complaint about a provider and takes no action, it accepts a share of the responsibility for every patient that provider sees afterward. A civil Maj. Blaine McGraw sexual abuse lawsuit alleges that the Army was negligent in hiring, supervising, and retaining McGraw, and that the dismissal of prior complaints at Tripler directly contributed to the alleged abuse at Fort Hood.

The Army is the named defendant in multiple Federal Tort Claims Act lawsuits filed by survivors. Those cases are ongoing.

Civil claims against the Army in this case are filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The FTCA process involves filing an administrative complaint before any lawsuit can proceed, and strict deadlines apply. Speaking with an attorney about your situation as soon as possible is important.

You do not need documentation to begin. Knowing where you were treated, the approximate dates of your appointments, and what you experienced is often enough to start a case review.

The conversation starts with what you remember. No one expects a complete account on the first call, and you are not required to make any decisions before you have answers.

Civil claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act can seek compensation for the harm survivors have experienced. Damages pursued in these claims include:

• Medical and therapy expenses: Costs of mental health treatment, counseling, and any physical health care connected to the abuse or its long-term effects;

• Lost wages and earning capacity: Income lost due to the psychological or physical impact of the abuse, including time away from work for treatment or recovery;

• Pain and suffering: Compensation for emotional distress, trauma, anxiety, and lasting psychological harm;

• Loss of enjoyment of life: Recognition of how the abuse has affected relationships, daily functioning, and quality of life;

Over 80 women have already filed civil claims against the Army. Our team is here to help you understand what that process would mean for you specifically.

Help Law Group advocates for women who were patients of Maj. Blaine McGraw at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood or Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii.

Suing the Army is not the same as filing a civilian lawsuit. It requires a specific administrative process with deadlines that, if missed, can permanently affect your ability to seek compensation. Our team handles these cases and will explain exactly what the process involves, what is required of you, and what happens at each step.

Survivors who reach out to Help Law Group will find:

• A conversation about where and when you received care from McGraw, at whatever pace feels right;

• A full explanation of the FTCA process and what filing a claim actually requires;

• Help identifying what documentation from your care may be available and how to request it;

• Guidance on the deadlines that apply and how much time you have; and

• No obligation to move forward until you are ready.

What you share with Help Law Group does not go to the Army, Fort Hood, Tripler, or anyone else. Your information stays with our team.