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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…

Transcript of a panel discussion hosted by the CAVC Historical Society featuring former House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee staffers and the Executive Director of NVLSP. The moderator was Judge Mary Schoelen.

A historical review of the legislation establishing the Court, the nominations and confirmations of Chief Judge Nebeker and Associate Judges Kramer and Farley and the convocation of the Court. This document also provides a comprehensive historical…

A pamphlet celebrating the Court's fifteenth anniversary by summarizing the story of the Court's establishment and its present structure and procedures. The pamphlet was written by the Court's staff with the assistance of William Fox of the Columbus…

Interoffice Memo from Norman Y. Herring, Clerk of the Court to Chief Judge Kenneth B. Kramer regarding a phone call from the Office of Management and Budget (OMG) advising the Clerk that OMB determined that the Court was part of the executive branch.

Letter from Chief Judge Kramer to Phillip J. Perry, General Counsel of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expressing disagreement with OMB's determination that the Court was an Executive Branch entity. Chief Judge Kramer emphasized language…

Note from Marlene Davis to Judge Kramer referencing a GSA letter to Chief Judge Nebeker indicating that 625 Indiana Avenue was the lowest cost space for the Court's location.

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.

Letter from John J. Franke, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Administration of the United States Department of Agriculture, acknowledging a request from Chief Judge designee Nebeker to enter into an agreement for full servicing through the Department of…

Article recommending best practices for those working with the Veterans Court.