Opinion of the Court — Warren v. United States

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Type: Opinion of the Court
Per curiam: Yes — no individual author
Filed: July 11, 2002
Case: Warren v. United States
Case status: Decided

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PER CURIAM. Benjamin Warren brought suit in the United States Court of Federal Claims challenging his discharge from the United States Army. Mr. Warren sought correction of his military records, back pay, damages related to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ denial of his claim for service-connected disability benefits, and damages due to alleged constitutional violations. Mr. Warren appeals from the decision by the United States Court of Federal Claims dismissing his complaint for lack of jurisdiction. We affiim. BACKGROUND Mr. Warren enlisted in the United States Army Reserves in 1988 and entered active duty in May 1991. Prior to being inducted into active service Mr. Warren completed a mental status evaluation that indicated a normal condition, though he exhibited a “blunted and flat affect.” His medical records indicate no diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder during his enlistment in the Army. In February 1992, Mr. Warren went absent without leave (AWOL). Several months later, Mr. Warren voluntarily surrendered and was charged with AWOL. After consulting with legal counsel, Mr. Warren submitted a written request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by cour…

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