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120-Day Deadline for CAVC Appeals: If your Board decision was mailed within the last 120 days, you may still appeal to the Court. Free case review.

Why Veterans Choose Us for CAVC Appeals

  • Nationwide CAVC focus: We handle appeals from any state after an unfavorable BVA decision.
  • Deadline vigilance: Generally 120 days from the BVA mailing date to file a Notice of Appeal—don’t wait.
  • Legal-error review: We identify and brief errors (reasons & bases, duty to assist, misapplied law).
  • EAJA fees: If we prevail, we typically seek fees from the government under EAJA.

How a CAVC Case Proceeds

Notice of Appeal

We file the Notice and fee/waiver. The 120-day clock usually starts on the BVA decision’s mailing date.

Record Before the Agency (RBA)

We review your claims file line-by-line, preserving errors for the Court.

Briefing & Resolution

We draft the opening brief and replies. Many matters resolve via a joint motion to remand (JMR).

A Military Veteran Dedicated to Serving Clients

Attorney Jacob Zamora is a former United States Navy aircrewman who was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal for service during Operation Desert Storm, as well as the Navy Achievement Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

Today, he focuses on appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC), helping veterans and survivors challenge legal errors after an unfavorable Board decision. Free case review for Board decisions mailed within the last 120 days.

We Argue
CAVC Appeals

Nationwide appeals after an unfavorable BVA decision. Former U.S. Navy aircrewman.

We Offer
Secured Document Upload

Send your BVA decision and records securely to start your free case review.

Quick Answers

Can I submit new evidence to the CAVC?

No. The Court reviews the record that was before the Board. New evidence typically comes into play if your case is remanded back to the agency.

What if I missed the 120-day deadline?

There are limited equitable tolling scenarios. Contact us immediately—deadlines are strict.

Do you take CAVC cases nationwide?

Yes. We represent veterans and survivors from any state at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

What is the CAVC timeline?

See our CAVC timeline and our 120-day deadline page.

Learn more: U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Focused Practice
CAVC legal-error review & serious personal injury.
Veteran-Led
Former U.S. Navy aircrewman; mission-first mindset.
Clear Fees
EAJA at the Court when we prevail; PI is no fee unless we recover.

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