H.R. 810 · 112th Congress
Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2011
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Filner
- Introduced
- 2011-02-18
- Latest action
- 2011-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Summary
Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2011 - Extends the 120-day limit for the filing of an appeal to the Court of Veterans Appeals after a final decision of the Board of Veterans' Appeals upon a showing of good cause for such time as justice may require. Considers as good cause the inability of a person to file within the 120-day period due to a service-connected disability.
Makes such extension applicable to appeals of final Board decisions issued on or after July 24, 2008.