Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Veteran James Rudisill, Expands GI Bill Benefits Eligibility

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision allows veterans with service overlapping two GI Bill periods to access full educational benefits, impacting countless veterans.

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that James Rudisill, a decorated Army veteran, is entitled to full educational benefits from both the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson authored the majority opinion, emphasizing that veterans are entitled to benefits accrued from separate service periods.
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the ruling disregards legislative limits on benefits.
The ruling potentially affects a significant number of veterans, although the exact impact remains disputed by the VA.
Rudisill plans to use his benefits for a master's degree in counseling after being denied the chance to reenter the Army as a chaplain.