Corrected Order

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS

MISC. NO. 06-23

IN RE: JUDICIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

O R D E R

By Miscellaneous Order 04-17, the Court's Judicial Advisory Committee (JAC), composed 

of 11 people who represent a cross section of individuals and entities sharing a common interest in 

improving the Court's operations and enhancing the practice of veterans law, was established in an 

effort to improve the administration of justice within the Court's jurisdiction. It is

ORDERED that, in addition to the current members (Gregory O. Block, David J. Barrans, 

Mary A. Flynn, Anthony C. Scire, Jr., Glenn R. Bergmann, Barton F. Stichman, and Zachary M. 

Stolz), the following persons are appointed to the Court's Judicial Advisory Committee:

Virginia A. Girard-Brady, President of the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, 

vice Glenda S. Herl;

Jillian E. Berner, President of the CAVC Bar Association, vice Jenna E. Zellmer;

Stacey-Rae Simcox, Director of Veterans Law Institute and Director of Veterans Advocacy 

Clinic, Stetson University College of Law, vice Daniel L. Nagin; and

Aniela K. Szymanski, Vice Chair of the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program, vice 

Leonard J. Selfon. It is further

ORDERED that, as of April 26, 2023, the amended mission statement of the JAC is

To provide leadership in advising the Court on issues and concerns confronting the U.S. Court of 

Appeals for Veterans Claims as it strives to improve its function of providing prompt, full, and fair 

judicial review of appeals from the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Judicial Advisory Committee (JAC) represents a cross section of the Court's constituency. In 

general, JAC members are appointed by the Courtbased on their individual experience, perspective, 

and ability to contribute to the JAC's mission. Although members' current positions within 

stakeholder organizations or communities are relevant to these qualifications, JAC members are not 

appointed for the purpose of representing or acting on behalf of a particular constituency when 

serving as a member of the JAC. Members are expected to exercise professional discretion in 

communicating about any subject matter discussed within the committee to anyone outside the 

committee
The committee will meet regularly to exchange ideas on issues, problems, procedures, or 

improvements to the Court's operations and the larger practice of veterans law. The committee's 

activities may include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) Identifying and prioritizing issues and concerns affecting Court

administration and recommending solutions;

(2) Proposing changes to the Court's Rules of Practice and Procedure or Court forms,

for referral to the Court's Rules Advisory Committee;

(3) Reviewing relevant legislation and policy, advising the Court on the potential

impact of such, and recommending alternative proposals;

(4) Recommending pilot projects and other programs to evaluate new procedures or

practices;

(5) Acting on assignments referred by the Court; and

(6) Making other appropriate recommendations to the Court.

JAC-Endorsed Perspectives on JAC Membership

Perspectives currently represented on the JAC that should continue to be represented:

• Chair: Clerk of the Court (ex officio)

• USCAVC Bar Association

• National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

• Appellants Bar (private law firms)

• Appellants Bar (nonprofit organizations)

• Law School Veterans Legal Clinics

• Veterans Service Organizations

• Board of Veterans' Appeals

• VA Office of General Counsel (Benefits Law Group)

• VA Office of General Counsel (Appellate Litigation Group)

• Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

In addition to the above, the Court should add such other members/perspectives as the Court deems 

helpful to fulfill the JAC's mission.

DATED: June 6, 2023 FOR THE COURT:

/s/ Gregory O. Block

GREGORY O. BLOCK

Clerk of the Court