Even veterans who underwent excruciating chemical testing cannot recover retroactive compensation, the court ruled.
siding against disabled veterans who seek compensation for disabilities related to their service. Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s opinion for the court denied these veterans the ability to obtain benefits retroactively if they filed a late claim—even if the delay occurredtheir disability, or some other factor beyond their control.
Because of his incapacitation, Arellano did not understand that he qualified for disability compensation. His brother did not find out until 2011, at which point he filed a claim on Arellano’s behalf, asking for retroactive benefits for the previous 30 years. The Department of Veterans Affairs granted compensation moving forward, but denied compensation for the past three decades.
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