Opinion ID: 4532058
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Whether the time for filing a direct action for

Text: judicial review under 38 U.S.C. § 502 is gov- erned by the 60-day deadline specified by Federal Circuit Rule 47.12(a) or only by the six-year statute of limitations in 28 U.S.C. § 2401(a). (3) NOVA’s opening brief must be filed within 45 days from the date of this order. The Secretary’s brief is due within 45 days after service of NOVA’s opening brief. NOVA’s reply brief must be filed within 30 days after service of the Secretary’s brief. (4) The court invites the views of amici curiae. Any such brief may be filed without consent and leave of court. Any amicus brief supporting NOVA’s po- sition or supporting neither position must be filed within 20 days after service of NOVA’s opening brief. Any amicus brief supporting the Secretary’s Case: 20-1321 Document: 50 Page: 4 Filed: 05/06/2020 4 NOVA v. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS position must be filed within 20 days after service of the Secretary’s brief. (5) The court requires 24 paper copies of all briefs and appendices provided by the filer within 5 business days from the date of electronic filing of the document. Administrative Order No. 20-01 does not ex- empt the filing of these paper copies. (6) This case will be heard en banc on the basis of the briefing ordered herein and oral argument. (7) Oral argument will be scheduled at a later date. FOR THE COURT May 6, 2020 /s/ Peter R. Marksteiner Date Peter R. Marksteiner Clerk of Court