Freund v. Collins fairness hearing scheduled
A fairness hearing is scheduled for the Freund v. Collins lawsuit. The hearing will take place on August 13, 2026, at a location in Washington, DC.
The lawsuit has been certified as a class action by the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. A proposed classwide settlement agreement has been filed by the parties involved. Further details about the hearing and the lawsuit are available from the VA Office of General Counsel.
The hearing is expected to be livestreamed and recordings will be posted on the Veterans Court's website.
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