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Article covering the DAV complaints about the nominated judges and the announcement of William Greene as a nominee.

Article documenting the changes brought by the addition of a court of appeals for claims adjudication.

Article summarizing NVLSP and reactions to the CAVC's early decisions and rule making. It details problems that have arisen, to include the lack of available attorneys with knowledge of veterans law.

Letter from the Office of Personnel Management Associate Director for Retirement and Insurance indicating that the Court is a Federal Agency and that its employees are subject to the same benefits programs as other federal employees.

Memorandum from William P. Barr, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice responding to a request for an Opinion from Chief Judge Nebeker as to whether Chief Judge Nebeker could serve simultaneously as the Chief…

Details about the initial construction efforts at 625 Indiana Ave NW, the home of the CAVC.

Article about a ruling in the first case argued before the court. It decided that 10 years was too long for a decision and sent the case back to the VA to be decided within six months.

Article detailing the backlog at the VA, with some finger pointing at the new Court as a possible reason. Remands to the Board are positioned unfavorably by VA officials.

Article detailing the first case to have an oral argument at the Court. The case was regarding benefits to a widow of a Minnesota veteran who had been exposed to radiation during atomic bomb tests in the Pacific.

Article about the ongoing drama regarding Jonathan Steinberg's nomination and the early years of setting up the Court.

Article covering the passing of the torch for chairmanship of the House Veterans Committee as Rep. Sonny Montgomery (D-Miss) will no longer be in the majority. It discusses that Rep. Bob Stump will most likely be the new chair.

Details the at times contentious relationship between the new court and the VA. Issues pertaining to precedence and the backlog of unresolved claims are covered.

Details the early relationship between the Court and the VA. This extended as far as possible monetary sanctions and the role of attorneys at the Court.

Discusses the drama of Jonathan Steinberg's nomination process.

Appendix (page 21) of a special ceremonial Court en banc session in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the signing of The Veterans' Judicial Review Act of 1988. This Appendix contains comments from Bill Brew, Staff Director of the Senate…

This Spring 2003 issue includes pending cases before the CAVC and CAFC, recent CAFC decisions, recent nominations to the CAVC, and upcoming Committee events for Spring 2003. This edition marks the inaugural newsletter of the CAVC Bar Association, as…

The Fall 2004 issue covers pending cases before the CAVC and the Federal Circuit, including a review of the BVA's authority to evaluate VHA medical opinions. It also features law review articles focused on veterans law, highlights from the second…

Winter 2004 issue includes pending cases at CAFC & CAVC, recent decisions issued by the CAFC, and annual meeting report. This also includes minutes from the September 12, 2003 Annual Bar Association meeting and list of Committee events for winter…

Publication covers recent oral arguments, recent and upcoming events for the year 2008. Gives update to electronic filing project. Journal highlights recent federal circuit decisions and agenda for tenth judicial conference of CAVC. Journal honors…

Fall 2005 issue includes pending cases at the CAVC. This issue also includes highlights from the 2005 Bar Association's Annual Meeting, insights from the eighth series of the Meet the Judge program, News from Committees, and the announcement of the…

The Spring 2005 issue features both pending and decided cases and News from Committees. It also highlights the ABA's adoption of a resolution advocating for the repeal of the bar on attorney's fees in VA proceedings, and covers the inaugural Bench…

The Summer 2005 issue features both pending and decided cases and News from Committees. This issue includes coverage of the CAFC Annual Meeting, which announced the election of new officers, including President Jennifer Dowd, and featured a keynote…

The Winter 2005 issue features both pending and decided cases and News from Committees. This issue announces the recent addition of four new judges to the CAVC, Robert N. Davis, Alan G. Lance, William A. Morman, and Mary. Schoelen. Additionally,…

The Fall 2006 issue features both pending and decided cases. The Journal shows a picture of Glenda Herl assuming the helm of the association as president and the outgoing association president Jennifer Dowd. Also in this issue, pictured is Chairman…

The Spring 2006 issue features both pending cases and recent decisions. It also includes highlights from the May 2006 "Meet the Judge" program, as well as the February and March 2006 sessions in which the bar association met with Judge J. Moorman and…