Magazine article on the early years of the Court and Chief Judge Nebeker's actions to set the Court up. It includes profiles of other important figures in these early years and the Court's relationship with the VA.
Article covering the DAV complaints about the nominated judges and the announcement of William Greene as a nominee.
Article detailing the Court's first panel oral argument outside of DC. This was held in Phoenix, Arizona at the Arizona State Court Building.
Court's Appeal Fades - VA Says Judges Add to Claims Backlog
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.
Cranston Warns Bush not to Dump Judicial Nomination
Article detailing the process behind possible nominations for the Veterans Court.
Article on the early construction of the court, written as Q&A with Chief Judge Nebeker. It also includes the beginning of an article titled VA Claims: From Application to Benefits by Bonnie Marinelli on the claims process.
Judgment Day - Inside the New Court of Veterans Appeals
Article summarizing the new court, why it was necessary, the appeals process, and profiles of the first three Judges: Chief Judge Nebeker, Judge Kramer, and Judge Mankin. It also discusses prospective judges yet to be nominated.
New Court Tells VA: 10 Years is too Long
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.
Persevere when Dealing with the Veterans Court
Article recommending best practices for those working with the Veterans Court.
Plan to Shift VA Critic Appears to Be Unraveling
Article about the ongoing drama regarding Jonathan Steinberg's nomination and the early years of setting up the Court.
Program Continuity Pledged as 'Mr. Veteran' Steps Down
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.
Skilled 'Shadow Player' Targets Veterans' Issues
Article detailing Jonathan Steinberg during his years as chief counsel to the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.
The First Footprints in the Sand - New Veterans' Claims Appeal Court Holds Initial Session
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.
This is One Court with a Shortage of Lawyers
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.
Today's Veterans Have More Rights, Advocates
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.
U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals: The Veterans' Court
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.
Veterans Court Judge Assails VA Resistance
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.
National Veterans Legal Services Project
Veterans Specialist Endorsed for Bench - Senate Counsel Steinberg has been Critical of New Department
Discusses the drama of Jonathan Steinberg's nomination process.
Vets Right to Sue for Benefits Pressed; Senate to Be Urged to Add Provision to Bill on Restructuring VA
Newspaper article in The Washington Post discussing the momentum behind creating judicial review for Veterans benefits.