Major Federal Ruling Supports Veterans
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We honor our veterans and in an unprecedented ruling, a federal court has ruled it will permit a class-action lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs.
November 11 marked Veterans Day and while their dedication can never be recognized enough, it is important that they continue to receive the assistance they need in their post-military careers.
Godsey v. Wilkie was filed to help veterans who had to wait more than a year to certify their disability benefits appeals claims. “The case was originally filed in 2017 on behalf of four veterans facing lengthy delays, but lawyers argued it should be broadened to include an entire class of individuals waiting for their benefits.”
As reported in the Military Times, “(The court’s) order certifying a class action for the first time in its 30-year history is a landmark moment, and will help ensure that our veterans and their families have more access to the justice they deserve,” said Bart Stichman, executive director of the National Veterans Legal Services Program, which has helped oversee the case. “It has been a long time coming.”
We are proud to fight tirelessly for all veterans and workers who face injuries on the workplace.
