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Federal Bureau of Prisons

The U.S. Department of Justice agreed to pay $7.9 million to resolve claims of discrimination against disabled veterans in hiring and employment practices.

ClosedUnited States-wideClaim status: Closed on November 7, 2025Payout: VariesNo longer claimable

About this settlement

This case addresses alleged employment discrimination against disabled veterans by the Federal Bureau of Prisons in hiring and employment decisions.

This settlement resolves claims that the Federal Bureau of Prisons discriminated against disabled veterans with a 30% or higher service-connected disability rating by terminating employment or withdrawing job offers without properly considering medical documentation.

Who qualifies

  • Disabled veterans with a 30% or higher service-connected disability rating.
  • Those terminated or had job offers withdrawn by the Federal Bureau of Prisons between Aug. 20, 2018 and settlement execution.
  • Applicants removed from consideration due to failure to provide requested medical or VA disability information.

Varies

Claim status: Closed on November 7, 2025

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