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
Disability benefits
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
