Discharged veterans with war-related mental illnesses can sue, judge rules

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Veterans with mental health issues related to their service will be able to pursue a class-action lawsuit against the military.

A federal court judge in Connecticut ruled Thursday in favor of Navy and Marine Corps veterans who received a less-than-honorable discharge due to incidents related to untreated mental illnesses.

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