Supreme Court Hears Incarcerated Veteran’s Case Challenging Process for VA Claims Appeals

Supreme Court hears incarcerated veteran’s case challenging process for VA claims appeals

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in the case of an incarcerated veteran who, in challenging federal rules that reduce benefits for imprisoned vets, has questioned the judicial review of claims decisions.Floyd Johnson, who served in the Army from 1983 to 1985, was sentenced in 2013 to 40 years in prison on felony charges in Florida. While incarcerated, Johnson was diagnosed with service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder and re…

Supreme Court takes up veterans’ benefits fight  - The Daily Bo Snerdley

BS BULLETIN: The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case involving a constitutional challenge to federal limits on veterans’ benefits. The key question is whether veterans can bring those constitutional claims directly in federal district court. The government says they must instead go through the VA’s specialized appeals system. The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday with a veterans’ benefits case that is really about access to the…

Supreme Court Takes Up Major Challenge to Veterans' Benefits Laws

Disabled veteran Floyd Johnson took his challenge all the way to the Supreme Court after the VA cut his benefits to 10 percent.