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Rudnicki v. Bianco: Minors Can Sue for Pre-Majority Medical Care Costs

In Rudnicki v. Bianco, the Colorado Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that had limited a minor's ability to recover medical expenses incurred before the age of eighteen. The court held that either a minor or their parents may recover...

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Smith v. Boyett: CO High Court Clarifies Medical Concealment Rule

In Smith v. Boyett, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed a decision allowing Patricia and Gary Boyett’s medical malpractice lawsuit to proceed despite...

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Wilder v. Kijakazi: Court Affirms SSA Disability Denial

In Wilder v. Kijakazi, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits...

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Rodenhizer v. VA: Court Reinstates Appeal After Substitution Error

In Rodenhizer v. McDonough, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for...

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Mazon v. SSA: Conservative Care Undermined Disability Claim

In Mazon v. Commissioner of Social Security, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California upheld the denial of disability insurance...

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Smith v. O'Malley: SSA Judgment Stands Despite Motion to Amend

In Smith v. O’Malley, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California denied a motion by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to...

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Parsons v. Kijakazi: Court Reverses Disability Denial for Error

In Parsons v. Kijakazi, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona reversed the Social Security Administration's (SSA) denial of disability...

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VA Claim Denied: Intent to File Must Follow Strict Format Rules

In Kriner v. McDonough, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims affirmed the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) decision denying accrued benefits...

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Rudisill v. VA: Supreme Court Upholds 48-Month GI Bill Cap Use

In Rudisill v. McDonough, the United States Supreme Court resolved a statutory dispute concerning veterans who are eligible for both Montgomery GI...

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Camp v. Oleson: Intoxication and Recklessness Go to Jury

In Camp v. Oleson, the Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a directed verdict in favor of the defendant and ordered a new trial, ruling that...

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