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The Summer 2006 issue covers both pending cases and recent decisions. It also features a tribute to Congressman G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery. In addition, the Journal highlights the 10th installment of the "Meet the Judge" series with Judge Robert N.…

Journal discusses the first biennial bar and bench conference in Lansdowne, Virgina, recent CAVC decisions, Federal circuit decisions, and recent federal circuit oral arguments. Upcoming oral arguments are also discussed.

The Fall 2012 issue highlights two recent decisions and features several important updates. This edition welcomes the two newest Judges to the CAVC; Coral Wong Pietsch and Margaret Bartley. Included is a “Message from the President of the CAVC Bar…

The Spring 2012 issue features decided cases, along with messages from CAVC Bar Association President Gayle Strom and Clerk Gregory O. Block. Also included is a summary of the FY2011 CAVC and BVA annual reports, addressing the ongoing challenges of…

The Winter 2012–2013 issue features recent case decisions and the confirmation of Judge William S. Greenberg to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). It also includes messages from CAVC President James Ridgway and Chief Judge Bruce E.…

The Fall 2013 issue features decision cases and highlights several key contributions. It includes a Bar Association program discussing changes in the DSM-5, a message from CAVC Bar Association President Bradley W. Hennings, and a listing of the 2013…

Journal discusses Q&A forum with Chief Judge William P. Greene, Jr. , pending cases in the Federal Circuit, the CAVC electronic filing project. The journal also highlights the reasons why motions and briefs get rejected from the U.S. Court of Appeals…

The Spring 2013 issue features a range of content, including summaries of recent decided cases and a Message from CAVC Bar Association President James Ridgway and the Honorable Bruce E. Kasold. Highlights of the issue include the announcement of the…

Journal highlights the stepping down of Chief Judge William P. Greene Jr and the new Chief Judge Bruce E Kasold. The retirement of Norman Y. Herring, Clerk of the Court. The journal also discusses the Bar Associations Annual meeting and messages from…

Journal discusses the CAVC eleventh judicial conference, and the future of bar association events Brief legislative history of on case Roberts v Shinseki

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.

Memorandum from Melanie Dorsey to Chief Judge Nebeker summarizing developments related to Court operations, including securing office space, establishing rules of practice and procedure, creating a budget, obtaining office furniture, setting up…

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.

Letter from Robert M. Goodman, Contracting Officer at the General Services Administration to Chief Judge Nebeker, identifying 625 Indiana Avenue, NW (known as Indiana Plaza) as the permanent location of the Court.

Site of what would eventually be the home building of the Court.

This small pro-Civil War store building, With a frontage of 23'-4'', has a brick and cast-iron facade of attractive character, now in deteriorating condition. The first story has…

Detailed history of the building located at 625 Indiana Ave NW, before the current structure was built in the late 1980s. This report was completed in the early 1980s, while the previous structure still stood. The detailed history includes previous…

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