Legal Opinion
Rich v. United States
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided March 28, 2019No. Civil Action No. 17-02328 (TFH)PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Thomas F. Hogan, Senior United States District Judge
Plaintiff Ladale Rich is a veteran of the United States Navy who suffered traumatic injuries in a motorcycle accident on May 21, 2014. In November 2014, Rich submitted a claim for benefits under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection ("TSGLI") program, stating that he was unable to independently perform at least two "activities of daily living" ("ADLs") as a result of his injuries. The Navy initially denied Rich's claim in full. Rich applied for reconsideration, and his claim was approved for the first 30 days…
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