The U.S. Supreme Court weighed oral arguments Wednesday in a case over how a century-old law is applied to decide Department of Veterans Affairs benefits when there is an equal balance of evidence to support or deny a disability claim.

The Supreme Court grappled with what a veterans’ appeals court is obligated by law to do when reviewing a disability benefits claim that the government denied.

Supreme Court justices heard arguments on a veterans benefits case on Oct. 16. (Mariam Zuhaib/AP) The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a veterans benefits case which could have wide-ranging impact on applicants’ options to appeal decisions denying them payouts.

The ruling not only highlighted the principle of reasonable accommodation but also elucidated the importance of equality and inclusive education in achieving an accessible society