RECENT RULINGS

by the United States Supreme Court


Veterans’ Proceedings

  • Bufkin v. Collins

    (decided March 5, 2025) Claimants for veterans’ benefits in proceedings before the Veteran’s Administration (the “VA”) are entitled to a “benefit of the doubt” presumption of entitlement, if the evidence presented to the VA is found to be in “an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence.” 38 U.S.C. § 5107(b). In this case, the… Continue reading