Veterans Law Roundup: Recent Federal Decisions & Subject Matter Jurisdiction at the Appellate Level

The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issue many precedential decisions that significantly impact veterans, their dependents, and the VA. The subject matter jurisdiction of both courts, however, affects who exactly can file an appeal and in which Court. This program, taught by veteran and attorney Tom Kniffen, will review who can file an appeal and where, and cover key 2018 - 2020 precedential decisions from both Courts.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the subject matter jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

2. Review recent key decisions from the CAVC and the Federal Circuit

3. Examine the impact of these decisions on veterans