United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is a specialized federal court that reviews cases involving veterans’ benefits. When veterans disagree with decisions made by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about their claims—such as disability or pension benefits—they can appeal to this court. It evaluates whether the VA properly followed the law and regulations. The court does not determine new facts but ensures the VA’s decisions are legally correct. Its role is to provide an impartial review process for veterans seeking fair treatment and proper benefits under the law.