The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) is the federal court which reviews final decisions from the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. A CAVC appeal is not a new claim and it is not a chance to submit new evidence. It is a review of whether the Board followed the law, relied on adequate reasons and bases, and handled the record correctly. If the Board made a legal or procedural error, the Court can send the case back for a new decision. Most important, the deadline to start a CAVC appeal is short—generally 120 days from the date stamped on the Board decision. See our Complete Guide to Veterans Claims Appeals.
