[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 38, Volume 2] [Revised as of July 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 38CFR42.47] [Page 754] TITLE 38--PENSIONS, BONUSES, AND VETERANS' RELIEF CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (CONTINUED) PART 42--STANDARDS IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT--Table of Contents Sec. 42.47 Limitations. (a) The notice of hearing with respect to a claim or statement must be served in the manner specified in Sec. 42.8 of this part within 6 years after the date on which such claim or statement is made. (b) If the defendant fails to file a timely answer, service of a notice under Sec. 42.10(b) of this part shall be deemed a notice of hearing of purposes of this section. (c) The statute of limitations may be extended by agreement of the parties.