Tyson Manker, et al vs. Richard Spencer: Ruling On Plaintiffs’ Motion For Class Certification

This ruling was issued on November 15, 2018. The federal judge certified a nationwide class action lawsuit filed by veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), or other mental health conditions and who left the Navy or Marine Corps with a less-than-honorable discharge. The plaintiffs were discharged for minor infractions attributable to undiagnosed mental health issues stemming from their military service. The plaintiffs protest the low rate discharge status upgrades issued by the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB). In 2017, the NDRB granted discharge upgrades for 16% of applications involving PTSD. During the . . .