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Podcast: Supreme Court Decision Syllabus (SCOTUS Podcast)
Episode: Soto v. United States (VA Benefits)
Description: Send us Fan MailSoto v. United States The Barring Act, 31 U. S. C. §3702, establishes default settlement procedures for claims against the Government and subjects most claims to a 6-year limitations period. However, the Act includes an exception: If âanother lawâ confers authority to settle a claim against the Government, that law displaces the Barring Actâs settlement mechanism, including its limitations period. §3702(a). In 2002, Congress enacted a statute providing âcombat-related special compensationâ (CRSC) to qualifying veterans who have suffered combat-related disabilities. 10 U. S. C. §1413a. Under federal law, retired veterans generally must waive a portion of the...