In Bufkin v. Collins, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that courts must defer

to the VA’s findings

unless there’s a clear error,

weakening the benefit-of-the-doubt rule

that once helped veterans win close cases.

Veterans Joshua Bufkin and Norman

Thornton were denied PTSD claims

despite presenting nearly balanced evidence.

Justices Jackson and Gorsuch dissented,

warning the decision

undermines fairness.

Advocates fear this

will lead to more denied

claims and are calling

for Congress

to reinforce protections.

The ruling marks

a major shift,

making it tougher

for veterans

to secure the benefits they’ve earned.