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Byron v. Shinseki

Petition for certiorari denied on January 7, 2013

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
12-389 Fed. Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2012

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.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
09/17/2012Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 29, 2012)
10/17/2012Brief amicus curiae of Disabled American Veterans filed.
10/24/2012Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 28, 2012.
10/25/2012Brief amicus curiae of Professor William F. Fox filed.
10/29/2012Brief amici curiae of Gold Star Wives of America, et al. filed.
11/28/2012Brief of respondent Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs in opposition filed.
12/07/2012Reply of petitioner Lady L. Byron filed.
12/12/2012DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 4, 2013.
01/07/2013Petition DENIED.

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