# 38 C.F.R. § 20.504 (2026): Rule 504. Extension of time for filing a Substantive Appeal in simultaneously contested claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_504

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 20.504 (2026)
- **Heading:** Rule 504. Extension of time for filing a Substantive Appeal in simultaneously contested claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 38 CFR: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / Part 20: BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS: RULES OF PRACTICE / Subpart F: Legacy Appeal in Simultaneously Contested Claims / § 20.504: § 20.504   Rule 504. Extension of time for filing a Substantive Appeal in simultaneously contested claims.

## Text

An extension of the 30-day period to file a Substantive Appeal in simultaneously contested claims may be granted if good cause is shown. In granting an extension, consideration will be given to the interests of the other parties involved. A request for such an extension must be in writing and must be made prior to expiration of the time limit for filing the Substantive Appeal.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 7105A(b) (2016))
[57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992. Redesignated and amended at 84 FR 183, Jan. 18, 2019]

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 20.500 (2026) § 20.500   Rule 500. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_500.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.501 (2026) § 20.501   Rule 501. Who can file an appeal in simultaneously contested claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_501.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.502 (2026) § 20.502   Rule 502. Time limits for filing Notice of Disagreement, Substantive Appeal, and response to Supplemental Statement of the Case in simultaneously contested claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_502.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.503 (2026) § 20.503   Rule 503. Time limit for response to appeal by another contesting party in a simultaneously contested claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_503.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.504 (2026) § 20.504   Rule 504. Extension of time for filing a Substantive Appeal in simultaneously contested claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_504.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.505 (2026) § 20.505   Rule 505. Notices sent to last addresses of record in simultaneously contested claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_505.md)

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