(Bloomberg) -- The National Football League won final court approval of a $765 million settlement of ex-player head-injury claims, overriding criticism that the money still falls short and the deal terms are unfair.

The decision ends almost two years of negotiations over head injuries -- at least for now -- after the league agreed to changes sought by the judge overseeing the case.

If no appeals are filed, the benefits process will open as soon as this summer, Chris Seeger, lead attorney for the players, said in a statement. “If any objector appeals the final approval order, however, no benefits will become available until this process is exhausted -- which will take months, if not years to resolve.”

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