NOVA News & Notes
ICYMI: Recently Discussed in NOVA Groups (Formerly Forums)
Information Exchange Forum - NOD procedural question
Information Exchange Forum - 2018 07 13 VBA Letter 20-18-05 Decision Review Operations Centers
Information Exchange Forum - Does "the next higher evaluation" under 4.114 include SMC?
Register Now for NOVA's Next Webinar "Writs of Mandamus After Martin v. O'Rourke" Coming on September 12!
In this webinar, Maura Clancy, Robert Chisholm, and Zachary Stolz of Chisholm Chisholm and Kilpatrick, will discuss the applicable standards for filing writs of mandamus based on VA’s unreasonable delay before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). They will address the recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) in Martin v. O’Rourke, which adopted the six-factor TRAC standard. In addition to reviewing relevant case law, Maura, Robert, and Zachary will explore important practical considerations when deciding if a writ should be filed.
To register for this webinar, please click HERE.
Registration for NOVA Fall Conference in Washington, DC on October 18-20 Is Now Open! Register by August 17 to Receive the Early-Bird Rate!
The NOVA 2018 Fall Conference will be held at Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC! The NOVA Conference is intended for both new and experienced veterans law practitioners. The seminar will increase your knowledge, confidence, and expertise in representing veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In addition, your time may be credited to your jurisdiction’s CLE requirements. We hope to see you in DC!
We are pleased to announce that the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims will hold an oral argument on Friday morning at the conference site!
Click HERE to register at the early-bird rate and HERE to see the conference brochure.
The NOVA Room Block Rate at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill is $215 plus tax, per night, single or double occupancy, and is available three days prior and three days after the conference based upon room availability. Room reservations must be made by Monday September 17, 2018 for this rate to be honored. *We recommend booking your room early as the room block always fills before the deadline.
Click HERE to book your hotel room now!
New NOVA Website Training Available to Members
NOVA's new website launched Monday, July 9. We appreciate your patience as we transition to the new site! Thanks to all members that have provided feedback, and please continue to reach out to NOVA staff with any questions or concerns. If you have not received the welcome emails inviting you to login to the new site, please contact Katy Whalen by clicking HERE.
NOVA offered a free webinar for members to walk through the features of the site and answer any questions. If you would like a copy of the recording, please email us by clicking HERE.
Thanks for your support!
NOVA Welcomes New and Returning Members for July 2018
NOVA would like to welcome the following members to the NOVA community. We look forward to meeting you and working with you to help better serve our nations’ veterans:
Michael Sepanik - Law Office of Michael J. Sepanik; Metairie, LA
Andrew Dempster Jr. - Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A.; Linden, NC
Joseph Smith - Vietnam Veterans of America; Silver Spring, MD
Teresa Whatley - Whatley Disability, LLC; Alexander City, AL
Emma Webb - Miller & Drozdowski, P.C.; Knoxville, TN
Edwin Anderson - Miller & Drozdowski, P.C.; Knoxville, TN
Kevin Jones - Zublatt & Jones, P.C.; Hamilton, NJ
Sharon Gloyer - Blanchard, Robertson, Mitchell & Carter; Joplin, MO
NOVA Board of Directors Nomination/Election Notice 2018 (2019-2021 term)
In accordance with NOVA’s bylaws, the terms of one-third of the members of its Board of Directors expire at the end of each year. This year’s election of Board members will be conducted at the annual Membership Meeting to be held in Washington, DC on October 20, 2018 at 7:45 a.m. ET.
To serve on the Board, an individual must have been a Sustaining Member in good standing for the three years preceding his or her nomination and must be either admitted or accredited to practice before either the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or both. Other membership categories are not eligible to serve.
For more information, please click HERE.
Save the Date for Future NOVA Conferences!
Spring Conference 2019
Nashville, TN - March 21 - 23, 2019
Hotel: Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Fall Conference 2019
Portland, OR - September 12-14, 2019
Hotel: Hilton Portland Downtown
Spring Conference 2020
Atlanta, GA - April 23-25, 2020
Hotel: Loews Atlanta Hotel
Fall Conference 2020
Cincinnati, OH - October 22-24, 2020
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
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