Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2010

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Bill Number

S 3192

Introduced

Apr 12, 2010

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-623.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Administrative remedies Armed Forces and National Security Judicial review and appeals Specialized courts Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' pensions and compensation

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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.

Makes such extension applicable to appeals of final Board decisions issued on or after July 24, 2008.

Actions

May 19, 2010

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-623.
Apr 12, 2010

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 12, 2010

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2209-2210)
Apr 12, 2010

Introduced in Senate

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