[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 250 (Thursday, December 30, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 82428]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32909]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


VASRD Improvement Forum--Updating Disability Criteria for the 
Genitourinary System, Digestive System, Dental Conditions, and 
Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Veterans Health 
Administration (VHA) will co-host the Department of Veterans Affairs 
(VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Improvement Forum--
Updating Disability Criteria for the Genitourinary System, Digestive 
System, Dental Conditions, and Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders 
and Nutritional Deficiencies. The purpose of the VASRD Improvement 
Forum is to capture public comment and current medical science 
information from presentations made by subject matter experts. VA plans 
to use this information to update the sections of the VASRD that 
pertain to the following four body systems: (1) Infectious Diseases, 
Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies (38 CFR 4.88-4.89), (2) 
the Digestive System (38 CFR 4.110-4.114), (3) the Genitourinary System 
(38 CFR 4.115-4.115b) and (4) Dental and Oral Conditions (38 CFR 
4.150). Specifically, diagnostic code descriptors and evaluation 
criteria will be discussed. Contingent upon available capacity and 
time, individuals wishing to make oral statements will be accommodated 
on a first-come, first-served basis.

DATES: Four public meetings, each dedicated to a different body system, 
will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25; 
Thursday, January 27; Monday, January 31; and Wednesday, February 2, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the DoubleTree Paradise Valley 
Resort, located at 6333 North Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R. P. Watkins, Regulation Staff 
(211D), Compensation and Pension Service, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Anyone wishing 
to attend these meetings or seeking additional information may also 
contact Mr. Watkins at (202) 461-9214 or [email protected].

    Dated: December 21, 2010.
John R. Gingrich,
Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2010-32909 Filed 12-29-10; 8:45 am]
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