If the decision from the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) does not satisfy your claim or award the benefits you feel that you are entitled to, you may appeal your claim to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). The CAVC is an Article I court and not part of the VA and has exclusive jurisdiction to review decisions of the BVA. If the BVA denies your claim take action immediately! You must submit a notice of appeal to the CAVC within 120 days of receiving the decision from the BVA. An appeal to the CAVC is an adversarial process. The VA will be represented by an attorney from the VA’s General Counsel, therefore it is important that you have an attorney that can represent your interests and argue against the VA’s position. Our attorneys are admitted to practice before the CAVC and can insure that you have professional, competent, and zealous representation needed before the court.
If the CAVC denies your claim, you have two final opportunities for appeal. You may first appeal your claim to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. If dissatisfied with the decision of the Federal Circuit, you may appeal your claim to the Supreme Court of the United States. However, the Supreme Court has the discretion to hear your claim or deny review. Again, the assistance of an attorney who is licensed to practice before those courts and who is familiar with the rules and procedures of those courts is crucial to making your best argument.
