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Discusses the drama of Jonathan Steinberg's 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Transcript of the first judicial conference, held on September 19-20, 2002.

Transcript of the second judicial conference, held on October 18-19, 1993.

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.

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