Eligible veterans across the country could have the opportunity to become a part of a class-action lawsuit that speaks on behalf of those that are suffering from combat PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
CNN reports that there is a list that consists of 4,300 veterans who may have been denied their benefits when they should have received them. Those veterans are being mailed the information, so they can decide whether or not they would like to join the lawsuit (if they meet the specifications).
The New York Times explains that previously, in order to receive benefits, a service member had to "receive disability ratings of at least 50 percent." In December of last year, a federal court changed the qualification so service members who received a rating of 30 percent or higher could have benefits. Now, those who were denied benefits before, can have their case reviewed to see if they meet the new requirements.
CNN reports that those who respond to the letter will have an "expedited review of their disability rating and, if applicable, a correction of their military records."
Bart Stitchman, of the National Veterans Legal Services, said that this lawsuit over combat PTSD benefits is "likely to result in millions of dollars in monetary and health care benefits."
Related Resources:
- "Thousands of vets could get benefits upgrade" (AP)
- Special Veterans Benefits (FindLaw)
- New York personal injury attorneys (FindLaw)
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