Supreme Court hears challenge to denials of disability claims by veterans
The U.S. Supreme Court weighed oral arguments Wednesday in a case over how a century-old law is applied to decide Department of Veterans Affairs benefits when there is an equal balance of evidence to support or deny a disability claim.
Two Veterans Will Argue to Supreme Court that VA Disability Claims Aren't Getting 'Benefit of Doubt'
When the cases went before the Veterans Court of Appeals, the court determined that no errors were made by either the adjudicators or the board. The court did not conduct a benefit-of-the-doubt review, and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals agreed it was not necessary.
Supreme Court weighs veterans' disability denials, affecting 'untold numbers' of vets
The Supreme Court is considering how the VA's denial of benefits should be reviewed to ensure decisions are tipped in a veteran's favor.
Supreme Court hears arguments on veterans benefits appeals rules
Supreme Court justices heard arguments on a veterans benefits case on Oct. 16. (Mariam Zuhaib/AP) The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a veterans benefits case which could have wide-ranging impact on applicants’ options to appeal decisions denying them payouts.
Supreme Court Weighs Arguments in Lawsuit over Veterans Getting 'Benefit of Doubt' in Claims Decisions
The Supreme Court must decide what Congress meant when it clarified a law that required the Court of Veterans Appeals to determine whether the VA followed an obligation to rule in favor of the veteran amid conflicting medical opinions.
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