Tests took place in 1969
(Reuters) - A U.S. Army veteran who took part in secret tests of toxic chemical agents is entitled to disability benefits going back before 2007, when he was finally allowed to discuss the tests, a federal appeals court has ruled.
In a unanimous decision on Wednesday, the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reversed a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims that Bruce Taylor was entitled to benefits beginning in February 2007, when he made a successful claim in connection with the secret tests, but not before. Mr. Taylor kept his word and did what was required; it is time for the government to do the same, Senior Circuit Judge Evan Wallach wrote.