Henderson v. Shinseki (2010)
- Docket
- 09-1036
- Decided
- 2010-01-01
Summary
Question: Is the time limit in 38 U.S.C. § 7266(a) subject to equitable tolling? Conclusion: Yes. The Supreme Court reversed the lower court decision in a unanimous opinion by Justice Samuel Alito. The majority held that the deadline for filing a notice of appeal with the Veterans Court does not have jurisdictional consequences. Justice Elena Kagan took no part in consideration of the case.