Whether the Supreme Court should grant an extension of time for a pro se veteran to file a petition for certiorari challenging systemic due process failures in VA disability claims proceedings

No question identified. : 2026. This application is filed more than 10 days in advance of that deadline. lll. Reasons for Extension Good cause exists for the requested extension due to Petitioner's status as a 100% service-connected disabled veteran with documented mental health impairments (e.g., service-aggravated EPTS conditions rated 100% by the VA), filing pro se without resources for counsel or court-provided representation. These barriers, combined with the case's 50+ year complexity, limit his ability to compile the extensive record, research precedents, and draft a focused petition highlighting national importance under Rule 10 (e.g., systemic due process failures in VA proceedings for mentally afflicted veterans, affecting 1M+ claims annually per OIG/GAO reports). Petitioner requires additional time to: e Gather and organize the joint