CAVC (United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims)

The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) is a specialized federal court that reviews decisions made by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding veterans' benefits and claims. Its role is to ensure that veterans receive fair treatment and proper adjudication of their claims. The court does not handle new evidence but reviews whether the VA followed proper laws and procedures in its decisions. Veterans, their families, or representatives can appeal VA decisions to this court if they believe mistakes were made, making it an essential part of the veterans' benefits system.