This rulemaking adopts as final, with changes, proposed amendments to VA's regulations governing the provision of prosthetic and rehabilitative items and services as medical services to veterans. This rulemaking establishes a new section for the provision of prosthetic and rehabilitative items and services, clarifies eligibility for such items and services, and defines the … [Read more...] about Prosthetic and Rehabilitative Items and Services
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Referral for VA Administrative Decision for Character of Discharge Determinations
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to clarify that, when determining eligibility for interment or memorialization benefits, the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) will refer cases involving other than honorable (OTH) discharges, certain other discharges, or potential statutory or regulatory bars to … [Read more...] about Referral for VA Administrative Decision for Character of Discharge Determinations
Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Federal Agencies' Programs and Activities
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
Loan Guaranty: COVID-19 Veterans Assistance Partial Claim Payment Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to establish the COVID-19 Veterans Assistance Partial Claim Payment program (COVID- VAPCP), a temporary program to help veterans return to making normal loan payments on a VA-guaranteed loan (guaranteed loan) after exiting a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) forbearance period. Under this proposed … [Read more...] about Loan Guaranty: COVID-19 Veterans Assistance Partial Claim Payment Program
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
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance-Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance: Member Married to Member
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulations governing Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) to allow a SGLI- covered member (member) who marries another SGLI-eligible member (member spouse) after January 1, 2013, or a member whose spouse becomes a member spouse after January 1, 2013, … [Read more...] about Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance-Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance: Member Married to Member
Authority of VA Professionals To Practice Health Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this interim final rule to confirm that its health care professionals may practice their health care profession consistent with the scope and requirements of their VA employment, notwithstanding any State license, registration, certification, or other requirements that unduly interfere with their practice. Specifically, this … [Read more...] about Authority of VA Professionals To Practice Health Care
Elimination of Copayment for Opioid Antagonists and Education on Use of Opioid Antagonists
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to amend its medical regulations that govern copayments to conform with recent statutory requirements. VA would be eliminating the copayment requirement for opioid antagonists furnished to veterans who are at high risk of overdose of a specific medication or substance in order to reverse the effect of such an overdose. VA … [Read more...] about Elimination of Copayment for Opioid Antagonists and Education on Use of Opioid Antagonists
Change in Rates VA Pays for Special Modes of Transportation
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations concerning beneficiary travel. The revisions would amend the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) beneficiary travel regulations to establish a new payment methodology for special modes of transportation. The new payment methodology would apply in the absence of a contract between VA and a vendor … [Read more...] about Change in Rates VA Pays for Special Modes of Transportation
Extension of Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) Application Periods in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Start Preamble Department of Veterans Affairs. Final rule. This document adopts without change a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) interim final rule that extends by 90 days the deadlines for former members insured under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) to apply for Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) coverage following separation from service in order to … [Read more...] about Extension of Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) Application Periods in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
