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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…

Discusses the drama of Jonathan Steinberg's nomination process.

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.

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.

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.

Article about the ongoing drama regarding Jonathan Steinberg's nomination and the early years of setting up the Court.

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 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 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.

Details about the initial construction efforts at 625 Indiana Ave NW, the home of the CAVC.

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…

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.

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 documenting the changes brought by the addition of a court of appeals for claims adjudication.

Article covering the DAV complaints about the nominated judges and the announcement of William Greene as a nominee.