Veterans Affairs: The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims-Judicial Review of VA Decision Making

Abstract

Congress, through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), extends various benefits to veterans and certain of their family members. Sometimes veterans may not agree with the VA's initial decisions concerning the award and/or the amount of these benefits. Within the VA, there is an extensive appeal/review process that concludes with the decision of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA). Final decisions of the BVA may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC), which is an independent federal court, entirely separate from the VA. With organizational and operational issues having been addressed by prior Congresses, the 111th Congress is considering legislation to deal with funding for the CAVC--H.R. 3082, H.Amdt. 315 to H.R. 3082, and S. 1407. A brief overview of the CAVC's historical and legislative background may help to give context to its current operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 22, 2010
Accession Number
ADA516377

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  • Douglas R. Weimer

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  • Library of Congress

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