FAQ
Top 10 Reasons Why Submissions to the Court are Rejected
1. Motions for extensions that do not contain all the elements required by U.S. Vet. App. R. 26(b)(2) or do not contain a statement of consent pursuant to U.S. Vet. App. R. 27(a)(4).
2. Motions signed by a representative who has not entered an appearance. U.S. Vet. App. R. 46(d)(2).
3. Filing a motion for a stay instead of a motion for extension when asking for additional time to file a pleading. U.S. Vet. App. R. 5(a)(1)(C).
4. Not attaching a certificate of service to the Clerk when a brief is received after the due date, but mailed on or before the due date. U.S. Vet. App. R. 25(e)(2).
5. Motions to withdraw that do not include appellant's telephone number. U.S. Vet. App. R. 46(d)(4).
6. Motions or certificates of service that are not signed. U.S. Vet. App. R. 32(h).
7. Filing a motion to supplement the record, after a brief has been filed, but not including a motion for leave to file the motion to supplement the record. U.S. Vet. App. R. 11(b)(1).
8. Serving the wrong party. U.S. Vet. App. R. 25(c) and (e).
9. Faxing submissions that are longer than 10 pages. U.S. Vet. App. R. 25(a)(2)(B).
10. Motions to expedite that do not contain the doctor's licensing authority and current license number. U.S. Vet. App. R. 47(a)(1).
