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
Disability benefits
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
