When packing to return home to SEA from MIA (AS17 on 10-14), I wrapped my sunglasses (in soft case) inside of a sweatshirt and packed the sweatshirt in the center of my checked bag. I have done this many times and have never had an issue. My bag was TSA inspected after it was checked, and its contents repacked. Whatever TSA dumb A$$ inspected my bag decided that my sun glasses would be safest unwrapped from the sweatshirt and placed on the top of everything else in my bag.
Well, when I unpacked at home my glasses were destroyed, bent completely out of shape with deep scratches across one of the lenses. I called TSA's 1-866 number at the bottom of the "Notice of Baggage Inspection" slip that was inside my suitcase and asked for a claim form to be sent to me.
My question is, Has anyone else had any similar experiences, and does TSA actually make good on damage claims (they dont seem to be good at much else).

Thanks