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James M. Kernz, Applicant v. Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Application · United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, No. 2024-1171

Application granted · May 22, 2026

For petitioner
Melanie Lynn Bostwick
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

For respondent
D. John Sauer
Solicitor General

Conference history
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Proceedings

May 22 2026
Application (25A1299) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until August 31, 2026.
May 20 2026
Application (25A1299) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 2, 2026 to August 31, 2026, submitted to The Chief Justice.
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