No. 25-6675

Paul Wright v. Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Lower Court: Federal Circuit
Docketed: 2026-01-29
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: administrative-law disability-claims judicial-review statutory-interpretation va-jurisdiction veterans-benefits
Key Terms:
AdministrativeLaw
Latest Conference: 2026-02-27
Question Presented (from Petition)

Is an impacted veteran entitled to judicial review of a definitive
decision by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assert jurisdiction under
38 U.S.C. §§ 5103, 5103A or 511(a), rather than deliver disability benefits
the veteran has claimed pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 5102?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Is an impacted veteran entitled to judicial review of a definitive decision by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assert jurisdiction under 38 U.S.C. §§ 5103, 5103A or 511(a), rather than deliver disability benefits the veteran has claimed pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 5102?

Docket Entries

2026-02-12
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/27/2026.
2026-02-06
Waiver of Collins, Douglas A. of right to respond submitted.
2026-02-06
Waiver of right of respondent Collins, Douglas A. to respond filed.
2026-01-23
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 2, 2026)

Attorneys

Collins, Douglas A.
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent
Paul Wright
Paul Wright — Petitioner