| No. 26-284 |
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| Title: |
James M. Kernz, Petitioner v. Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs |
| Docketed: | September 3, 2026 |
| Linked with: | 25A1299 |
| Lower Ct: | United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit |
| Case Numbers: | (2024-1171) |
| Decision Date: | April 3, 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. Main Document Lower Court Orders/Opinions Proof of Service |
| May 22 2026 | Application (25A1299) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until August 31, 2026. |
| Aug 31 2026 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 5, 2026) Petition Appendix Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service |
| Oct 02 2026 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 5, 2026 to November 4, 2026, submitted to The Clerk. Main Document |
| Oct 05 2026 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including November 4, 2026. |
| Oct 05 2026 | Brief amicus curiae of James J. Perciavalle filed. Main Document Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service |
| Oct 05 2026 | Brief amicus curiae of Military-Veterans Advocacy filed. Main Document Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service |
| Oct 05 2026 | Brief amicus curiae of National Law School Veterans Clinic Consortium filed. Main Document Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service |
| Nov 04 2026 | Brief of respondent Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs in opposition filed. Main Document Proof of Service |