Gordon v. Collins — Fed. Cir. (argued July 10, 2026)
The Federal Circuit considers whether it may review a veteran's challenge to a zero-percent VA hearing-loss rating. Vaughn Gordon says the dispute concerns how a regulation was applied; the Secretary says it attacks the disability-rating schedule, which federal law places beyond judicial review. The Veterans Court rejected Gordon's claim. On August 20, 2026, the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal.
Gordon v. Collins (No. 25-1461) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, argued July 10, 2026.
Sources
Argument audio — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (public domain, 17 U.S.C. § 105):https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/oral-arguments/25-1461_07102026.mp3
Argument listing — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit:https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/home/oral-argument/listen-to-oral-arguments/
Opinion — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit:https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/25-1461.OPINION.8-20-2026_2742006.pdf
Veterans Court memorandum decision — U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims:https://efiling.uscourts.cavc.gov/docs1/012010947581
Case docket — U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims:https://efiling.uscourts.cavc.gov/cmecf/servlet/TransportRoom?servlet=CaseSummary.jsp&caseNum=23-5047&incOrigDkt=Y&incDktEntries=Y
Federal Circuit judgment — received by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims:https://efiling.uscourts.cavc.gov/docs1/012012916597
Counsel profile — Jeff P. Johnson, Troutman Pepper Locke:https://www.troutman.com/professionals/jeff-p-johnson/
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