"The Department of Education's failure to properly process discharge applications from vulnerable and sick borrowers is reprehensible. We are simply asking the Department to review their applications on the merits, as is their right."
"The lawsuit alleges that not only is the department potentially denying borrowers legally mandated relief, but it is also preventing their applications from being considered for delays outside of their control."
Two women with disabilities have filed a lawsuit against the Education Department, claiming their applications for debt relief were closed without proper review. They argue that federal law mandates loan discharge for individuals with a 'total and permanent' disability. The plaintiffs, Nicole Coe and Mary Anderson, have serious health conditions that prevent them from working. Their applications included necessary doctor certifications, but the department rejected them based on timing issues. The lawsuit seeks to compel the department to review the applications and halt loan collection efforts.
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