Veterans often ask whether they can represent themselves at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). The answer is yes—and many veterans do. Here’s how it works if you go pro se (self-represented): • You file a Notice of Appeal directly with the CAVC (instructions are on the Court’s website) • You state that you are representing yourself (pro se) • You explain what legal errors the BVA made in its decision What happens next: • VA’s Office of General Counsel responds with why they believe