skippy the bush kangaroo: another blow to veterans from the repubbbs

Saturday, August 26, 2006

another blow to veterans from the repubbbs

cookie jill sends us this piece from mcclatchy newspapers about the federal appellate courts rejecting claims of veterans who were exposed to radiation.

in a quiet ruling that nonetheless resonates nationwide, a federal appellate court rejected efforts by broudy and others seeking claims on behalf of "atomic veterans." the same court simultaneously rejected bids by other veterans exposed to biological and chemical agents.

taken together, the dual rulings by the d.c. circuit court of appeals will likely impede many veterans hoping for compensation. at the very least, it will complicate future claims.

"it's a significant ruling," washington-based attorney david cynamon, who represented veterans in both cases, said friday. "unfortunately, it's a significantly bad ruling."

a department of veterans affairs spokesman couldn't be reached to comment.

we've got a comment, but it would take asterisks replacing the vowels to publish it.

posted by skippy at 11:01 PM |