US HB5064 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on April 16 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-07-27 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2010 - 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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Title

Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2010

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-07-27 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
2010-07-27 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2010-07-01 Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2010-06-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2010-04-16 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

HB5045 (Related) 2010-04-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
SB3192 (Related) 2010-05-19 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

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