To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the maximum number of judges who may be appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes the law to allow more judges to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The court hears appeals from veterans who disagree with decisions about their benefits.
Who It Affects
The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (a federal court that handles veterans' cases) and the people who appoint judges to that court.
Key Provisions
The maximum number of judges allowed on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims increases from seven judges to nine judges. (Sec. 1)
What Changes
The law currently allows up to seven judges on the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. After this bill passes, it would allow up to nine judges instead.
Important Definitions
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Effective Date
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