Earlier this month, the Federal Circuit heard oral argument in Bee v. United States, a case we have been following because it attracted two amicus briefs. In this case, William Bee appeals the denial of his request to have his military records reflect medical retirement rather than voluntary separation. Judges Reyna, Clevenger, and Chen heard the oral argument. This is our argument recap.
Court Week – February 2026 – What You Need to Know
This week is Court Week at the Federal Circuit. The court will convene 12 panels to consider 58 cases. Of the 58 cases, the court will hear oral argument in 43. The Federal Circuit provides access to live audio of these arguments via the Federal Circuit’s YouTube channel. This month, three cases scheduled for oral argument attracted amicus briefs. Here’s what you need to know about these three cases.
Argument Preview – Bee v. United States
As we’ve been reporting, three cases being argued at the Federal Circuit in February attracted amicus briefs. The third of these cases is Bee v. United States. In this case, William Bee appeals the denial of his request to have his military records reflect medical retirement rather than voluntary separation. This is our argument preview.