Veteran Challenges Army’s Denial of Earned Honors and Benefits in Federal Court

Washington, D.C. – The Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, P.L.L.C., announced today that a federal lawsuit has been filed challenging the Army Board for the Correction of Military Records’ refusal to award a decorated U.S. Army veteran full medical retirement, back pay, and well-earned honors for combat service. Attorney Dylan Thayer, of the Washington, D.C.-based firm, is representing the plaintiff in this case, which seeks to correct unjust decisions made regarding his military record and disability benefits.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, argues that the Army improperly denied the plaintiff the Combat Action Badge and the Purple Heart, despite clear evidence of combat injuries and engagement with enemy forces. The legal action also challenges the Army’s decision to discharge the plaintiff with a partial disability severance rather than granting full medical retirement.

“Our client has given years of honorable service to his country and has suffered significant, documented combat injuries,” said Dylan Thayer. “The Army Board’s refusal to grant him the recognition and compensation he rightfully deserves is both unjust and inconsistent with the law. This lawsuit seeks to correct these wrongs and ensure that his sacrifices are properly honored.”

The complaint asserts that the Army’s denial was arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to military regulations. Despite overwhelming medical and service records supporting the plaintiff’s claims, the Board refused to amend his records or provide the benefits to which he is entitled.

“The Army’s decision contradicts its own regulations and policies,” said Thayer. “We are confident that the court will recognize the injustice in this case and direct the Army to rectify these errors.”

This lawsuit is part of a broader effort by The Law Offices of David P. Sheldon to advocate for veterans who have been denied benefits through wrongful injustices and denial of the law.

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Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, P.L.L.C.
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Washington, D.C. 20003
Phone: 202-546-9575
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