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The United States Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favor of the veteran in Soto v. United States, a case with significant implications for those seeking Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic played a key role in the case, with Staff Attorney Katie Becker serving as Counsel of Record on an amicus brief submitted on behalf of the National Law School Veterans Clinic Consortium (NLSVCC).
The amicus brief, joined by Meghan Brooks of the University of South Carolina School of Law and Seth Owens of Syracuse University College of Law, argued that CRSC claims should not be subject to the rigid six-year statute of limitations imposed by the Barring Act. Instead, the brief urged the Court to recognize that the CRSC statute creates its own claim-settlement process.
“This is a major victory for veterans,” said Becker. “The Court’s ruling ensures that combat-disabled veterans are not unfairly denied compensation due to procedural technicalities. We were proud to stand with our NLSVCC partners to advocate for this outcome.”
The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic continues to support veterans both through direct legal representation and by advancing systemic change through national advocacy efforts.