Donald L. Ivers

Who is Donald L. Ivers?

Donald L. Ivers is a former judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Born in San Diego, California, Ivers attended New Mexico Military Institute and the University of New Mexico. He earned his law degree from American University, Washington, D.C., and pursued graduate legal studies at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Ivers served on active duty in the United States Army from 1963 to 1968, with assignments in the United States, Germany, and Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His decorations include the Bronze Star, Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Joint Service Achievement Medal.

From 1972 to 1978, Ivers was an attorney with the firm Brault, Graham, Scott, and Brault in Washington, D.C., specializing in civil litigation. Prior to his appointment with the United States Department of Transportation in May 1981, Ivers served as Chief Counsel for the Republican National Committee and was active in the 1980 Presidential Campaign and in the Reagan Administration transition, in charge of the transition team for the Federal Maritime Commission.