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Transcript of the sixth judicial conference, held on September 18-19, 2000.

Article detailing Jonathan Steinberg during his years as chief counsel to the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Transcript of the tenth judicial conference, held on April 14-15, 2008.

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.

Transcript of the third judicial conference, held on October 17-18, 1994.

Transcript of the thirteenth judicial conference, held on April 14-15-2016.

Article detailing the lack of lawyers working in veterans law during the early years of the court. This covers the need for more pro bono cases and less pro se.

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.

Article discussing Jonathan Steinberg as a possible nominee to the Veterans Court.

Transcript of the twelfth judicial conference, held on April 18-19, 2013.

Article detailing how the court works and the role of VSOs in working with the court on cases. It especially concentrates on the role of the DAV in forming the court itself and court policy. It also features an interview with Chief Judge Nebeker.

Details the backlog at the VA and the Court during the early years.

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.

Article covering the rise in cases at the CAVC in the 21st century and the wait times associated with the CAVC ruling on these cases. It also cites a lack of judges at the CAVC and the delay in the nomination process.

Updates about the state of veterans law at the beginning of 1993. Topics include the start of the legal services pro bono program, the Court, the Board, and claims specific to presumptive service connection to Agent Orange.

Discusses the drama of Jonathan Steinberg's nomination process.