May 15, 2026·26-1060·Panel Decision·By Aisha Johnson
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal in Adams v. Collins by order. The dismissal was granted because the parties agreed to settle the proceedings.
This case originated from an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Millard W. Adams, the claimant, and Douglas A. Collins, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, were the parties involved.
The court’s reasoning
The court issued an order stating that the proceedings are dismissed because the parties agreed to do so. The order cites Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure forty-two B as the authority for the dismissal.
What it means going forward
The appeal is terminated without a decision on the merits. The parties retain their right to pursue other remedies if the settlement does not resolve the underlying dispute, but the appellate process for this specific case has ended.
