Donald Louis Ivers (born May 6, 1941) is an American lawyer who served as a 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 J.D. 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.