Brimmer v. Derwinski

ORDER

On July 5, 1991, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) filed the designation of the record. On July 22, 1991, appellant filed a statement in lieu of a counter designation. On October 18, 1991, the Secretary filed a motion for leave to file out of time the record on appeal, which had been due on August 21, 1991, and lodged the record with the Court. As grounds for the motion, the Secretary’s counsel asserted: (1) a heavy caseload, and (2) administrative delays. The Secretary’s counsel asserts that he was unable to contact the pro se appellant regarding said motion.

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