How do I appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims?
Last verified July 15, 2026 · Reviewed by Esteban Magallon, VA-Accredited Claims Agent
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- The 120-day deadline is jurisdictional — miss it and the case is dead.
- EAJA can shift attorney fees to the government if the veteran prevails and VA's position was not substantially justified.
- CAVC does not re-decide facts; it decides whether the Board applied the law correctly.
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This is general educational information about VA claims — not legal or medical advice. Individual outcomes depend on the record. Oakridge Claims is a private VA-Accredited Claims Agent practice and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.