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Byron v. Shinseki

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on January 7, 2013.

Docket No.12-389
Op. BelowFed. Cir.
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Issue

Whether the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) has the authority and responsibility to reverse a denial of benefits where the record is complete and there is no bona fide issue for remand and thus no agency discretion to exercise upon a remand.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Sep 17, 2012
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 29, 2012)
Oct 17, 2012
Brief amicus curiae of Disabled American Veterans filed.
Oct 24, 2012
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 28, 2012.
Oct 25, 2012
Brief amicus curiae of Professor William F. Fox filed.
Oct 29, 2012
Brief amici curiae of Gold Star Wives of America, et al. filed.
Nov 28, 2012
Brief of respondent Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs in opposition filed.
Dec 7, 2012
Reply of petitioner Lady L. Byron filed.
Dec 12, 2012
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 4, 2013.
Jan 7, 2013
Petition DENIED.

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