Veterans Law Journal Winter 2013-14

Veterans Law Journal Winter 2013-14

CAVC Bar Association

Court Events

Court Competitions

The Winter 2013–14 issue features a collection of decision cases and highlights several noteworthy contributions. This edition includes a summary of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and the Bar Association’s Fifth Annual National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition. It also features messages from CAVC Bar Association President Bradley W. Hennings, the Honorable Bruce E. Kasold, and CAVC Clerk Gregory O. Block. Additional highlights include a summary on the VA Simplifying Its Regulations to Improve Claims Processing for Disabled Veterans, coverage of the University of Richmond School of Law Hosts Veterans Law Symposium, a viewpoint on Should References Cited by VA Medical Experts Be Included in the RBA, an overview of the VA's Office of Regulation Policy & Management, and a presentation summary on the Bar Association Understanding Practice before the Board of Veterans' Appeal. Also featured are book reviews on The Secret War for the Middle East: The Influence of Axis and Allied Intelligence Operations During World War II by Youssef Aboul-Enein and Basil Aboul-Enein; Iraq in Turmoil: Historical Perspectives of Dr. Ali Al-Wardi, From the Ottoman Empire to King Feisal by Youssef H Aboul-Enein; Militant Islamist Ideology: Understanding the Global Threat by Youssef H. Aboul-Enein. Announcements on three Save The Dates: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (May 6, 2014); The CAVC Bar Association's full day Veterans Law Conference and CLE at the Washington Navy Yard (June 6, 2014); in the CAVC Courtroom - Veterans History Project (April 8, 2014).

Prinkey v. Shinseki

Tyrues v. Shinseki

Geib v. Shinseki and Floore v. Shinseki

CAVC Bar Association Publishers Committee

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Szymanski, Aniela

Hennings, Bradley

Kasold, Bruce E.

Block, Gregory O.

Russo, William F.

Franks, Vicki

Boelzner, David E.

Cottle, Selket Nicole

Cappola, Joseph M.

Booher, Alice A.

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