The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board or BVA). The Court reviews Board decisions appealed by claimants who believe the Board erred in its decision. The Court's review of Board decisions is based on the record before the agency and arguments of the parties, which are presented in a written brief, with oral argument generally held only in cases presenting new legal issues.
Position Grade Levels: Bar membership is required for appointment at the CS 12 or 13 level. One year of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 12 level. Two years of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 13 level. Current salary range, including Washington-Baltimore Locality Pay as of issuing date, is: CS 11 ($85,447-$111,087); CS 12 ($102,415-$133,142); and CS 13 ($121,785-$158,322). Legal Work Experience: Legal work experience for this position means progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, or in legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school.
Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate no later than the date of appointment and have demonstrated two of the following accomplishments or proficiencies: Standing within the top 25% of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; Participation in a veterans law clinic or veterans law classes; Proficiency in legal studies that, in the opinion of the appointing judge, is the equivalent of one of the above.