This rule amends the regulations of the agencies listed above (``the Agencies'') to implement Executive Order 13831 of May 3, 2018 (Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative). This rule provides clarity about the rights and obligations of faith-based organizations participating in the Agencies' Federal financial assistance programs and … [Read more...] about Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Federal Agencies' Programs and Activities
Disability benefits
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Musculoskeletal System and Muscle Injuries
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (``VASRD'' or ``rating schedule'') by revising the portion of the rating schedule that addresses the musculoskeletal system. The purpose of this revision is to ensure that this portion of the rating schedule uses current medical terminology and provides detailed and … [Read more...] about Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Musculoskeletal System and Muscle Injuries
Aggravation Definition
Start Preamble Department of Veterans Affairs. Proposed rule. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes its adjudication regulations relating to aggravation of service-connected disabilities to more clearly define “aggravation” in service-connection claims. The revisions would explicitly confirm a singular definition of “aggravation” that includes the requirement of … [Read more...] about Aggravation Definition
Update and Clarify Regulatory Bars to Benefits Based on Character of Discharge
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations regarding character of discharge determinations. VA proposes to modify the regulatory framework for discharges considered ``dishonorable'' for VA benefit eligibility purposes, such as discharges due to ``willful and persistent misconduct,'' ``an offense involving moral turpitude,'' and ``homosexual acts … [Read more...] about Update and Clarify Regulatory Bars to Benefits Based on Character of Discharge
Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in Veterans Affairs Programs: Implementation of Executive Order 13831
The rule proposes to amend United States Department of Veterans Affairs (Department) general regulations to implement Executive Order 13831 (Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative). Among other changes, this rule proposes changes to provide clarity about the rights and obligations of faith- based organizations participating in Department programs, … [Read more...] about Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in Veterans Affairs Programs: Implementation of Executive Order 13831
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Genitourinary Diseases and Conditions
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the portion of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities that addresses the genitourinary system. The purpose of this change is to update current medical terminology, incorporate medical advances that have occurred since the last review, and provide well-defined criteria in accordance with actual, standard medical clinical … [Read more...] about Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Genitourinary Diseases and Conditions
VA Claims and Appeals Modernization; Correction
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is correcting a final rule regarding its claims adjudication, appeals and Rules of Practice of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) regulation. This correction addresses a minor technical error in the published final rule. … [Read more...] about VA Claims and Appeals Modernization; Correction
Rental and Utility Assistance for Certain Low-Income Veteran Families
Start Preamble Department of Veterans Affairs. Final rule. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulations that govern the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This final rule will enable grantees to augment available housing options for homeless veterans in high rent burden communities by increasing the rental assistance for up … [Read more...] about Rental and Utility Assistance for Certain Low-Income Veteran Families
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Cardiovascular System
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the section of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD or Rating Schedule) that addresses the cardiovascular system. The proposed changes incorporate medical advances that have occurred since the last review, update medical terminology, and clarify evaluation criteria where necessary. Where changes to the … [Read more...] about Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Cardiovascular System
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders, and Nutritional Deficiencies
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) by revising the portion of the schedule that addresses infectious diseases, immune disorders, and nutritional deficiencies. The effect of this action is to ensure that the rating schedule uses current medical terminology and to provide detailed and updated criteria for … [Read more...] about Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders, and Nutritional Deficiencies