Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-102
§7286 Judicial Conference of the Court
Title 38 › PART V — BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES › CHAPTER 72 — UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS › SUBCHAPTER III — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 7286
Summary
The Chief Judge can call an annual meeting of the judges to discuss court business and suggest ways to improve how the Court runs. The Court must let lawyers admitted here and other legal professionals attend and take part.
Full Legal Text
Title 38, §7286
Veterans' Benefits, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims may summon the judges of the Court to an annual judicial conference, at a time and place that the Chief Judge designates, for the purpose of considering the business of the Court and recommending means of improving the administration of justice within the Court’s jurisdiction. The Court shall provide by its rules for representation and active participation at such conference by persons admitted to practice before the Court and by other persons active in the legal profession.
Legislative History
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Editorial Notes
Amendments
1998—Pub. L. 105–368 struck out “of Veterans Appeals” after “Court” in section catchline and substituted “Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims” for “Court of Veterans Appeals” in text.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 1998 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 105–368 effective on first day of first month beginning more than 90 days after Nov. 11, 1998, see section 513 of Pub. L. 105–368, set out as a note under section 7251 of this title.
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Citation
38 U.S.C. § 7286
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102