Our CAVC Appellate Practice

Focused on appeals from Board decisions

Mo Ricks represents veterans nationwide before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. His practice focuses exclusively on Court appeals, with careful record review, legal research and written advocacy challenging Board decisions.

Experience inside VA, now applied on behalf of veterans

Mo Ricks previously worked at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals and VA’s Office of General Counsel. His attorney biography describes his particular roles in Bufkin and Boehringer, including the distinction between earlier government service and his current representation of veterans.

What that means for your appeal

We examine the Board’s explanation, the relevant record and the governing law. Depending on the case, the work may involve overlooked evidence, inadequate examinations, missing records or TDIU issues. We are prepared to pursue full briefing when the appeal requires it.

See the CAVC representation process or read appellate case studies. A remand requires further proceedings and does not itself award benefits. No result is guaranteed.

Request a review

Request a free Board decision review. Contacting the firm does not establish representation or extend a filing deadline. Read the CAVC deadline guide.