This morning the Federal Circuit released two nonprecedential opinions in pro se cases and two summary affirmances pursuant to Federal Circuit Rule 36. Here are the introductions to the opinions and links to the summary affirmances.
Dietrich v. McDonough (Nonprecedential)
Douglas D. Dietrich, a veteran, appeals from a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (“Veterans Court”). SAppx1–14. He seeks an earlier effective date for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension, which are secondary to his service-connected right knee disability. For the following reasons, we dismiss-in-part and affirm-in-part.
Pickron v. Merit Systems Protection Board (Nonprecedential)
Tanya Jarvis appeals an order of the Merit Systems Protection Board (“MSPB”) dismissing her appeal for lack of jurisdiction. Jarvis v. Dep’t of Veterans Affs., No. DA3443-23-0418-I-1, S.A. 1–131 (M.S.P.B. Nov. 8, 2023) (“Decision”). For the following reasons, we affirm.