Pentagon Attack Survivor Gets Benefits for PTSD

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a survivor of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon for her post-traumatic stress disorder. Case: RAND Corp. v. Williams, No. 0269-25-2, 07/14/2026, published. Facts: Traci Williams worked as a research assistant for the RAND Corp., and she was assigned to work at the Pentagon during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In the aftermath of the attacks, she immediately sought mental health treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. In October 2001, Williams filed a claim with the Virginia Workers’ Compens...