Hill v. Derwinski

MEMORANDUM DECISION

MANKIN, Associate Judge:

Hazel Hill here appeals an October 5, 1989, Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) decision which denied as untimely her application for benefits under the Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS), Pub.L. No. 97-377, Title I, § 156, 96 Stat. 1920 (1982) (codified as 42 U.S.C. § 402 note (1988), [benefits]). The Court has jurisdiction to hear this appeal pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 4052(a) (1988).

Appellant complains on appeal that she was not provided with notice of eligibility for REPS benefits. The Secretary published regulations implementing the…