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H.R. 810

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Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2011
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Committee
Latest Action · March 15, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
February 18, 2011
Sponsor
Rep. Bob FilnerD
Cosponsors (0)
None
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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.

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