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Letter from Chief Judge Kenneth B. Kramer to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget explaining that the Court is an independent judicial body that was not subject to an Executive Order issued by the President.

Letter from Chief Judge Kramer to the Honorable Sally Katzen, Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget responding to a Memorandum referencing an Executive Order. Chief Judge Kramer advised that the Court was not an Executive…

Letter from Chief Judge Kramer to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget explaining that the Court independent judicial body and not part of the Executive Branch.

Letter from Chief Judge Kenneth B. Kramer to the Director of the United States Small Business Administration explaining that the Court is an independent judicial body and not subject to an Executive Order issued by the President.

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.

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

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…

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…

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.

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

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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 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 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…

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.