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- H.R.810
H.R.810: Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 18, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 15, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Feb. 18, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |