Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Nationwide) & Personal Injury in Northern California
Focused on veterans and their families nationwide at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims—and on serious injury cases across Northern California. Former U.S. Navy aircrewman. Free CAVC case review. No fee in PI unless we recover.
Why Veterans Choose Us for CAVC Appeals
- Nationwide CAVC focus: We handle appeals from any state after an unfavorable BVA decision.
- Deadline vigilance: Generally 120 days from the BVA mailing date to file a Notice of Appeal—don’t wait.
- Legal-error review: We identify and brief errors (reasons & bases, duty to assist, misapplied law).
- EAJA fees: If we prevail, we typically seek fees from the government under EAJA.
How a CAVC Case Proceeds
Notice of Appeal
We file the Notice and fee/waiver. The 120-day clock usually starts on the BVA decision’s mailing date.
Record Before the Agency (RBA)
We review your claims file line-by-line, preserving errors for the Court.
Briefing & Resolution
We draft the opening brief and replies. Many matters resolve via a joint motion to remand (JMR).
A Military Veteran Dedicated to Serving Clients
Attorney Jacob Zamora is a former United States Navy aircrewman who was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal for service during Operation Desert Storm, as well as the Navy Achievement Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
Today, he focuses on two things: helping veterans and survivors challenge legal errors at the CAVC—and helping injured Californians pursue fair compensation in serious personal injury cases.
Quick Answers
Can I submit new evidence to the CAVC?
No. The Court reviews the record that was before the Board. New evidence typically comes into play if your case is remanded back to the agency.
What if I missed the 120-day deadline?
There are limited equitable tolling scenarios. Contact us immediately—deadlines are strict.
Do you take CAVC cases nationwide?
Yes. We represent veterans and survivors from any state at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Learn more: U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
CAVC legal-error review & serious personal injury.
Former U.S. Navy aircrewman; mission-first mindset.
EAJA at the Court when we prevail; PI is no fee unless we recover.
Ready to talk?
Upload your BVA decision for a fast, free review—or contact us with questions.