[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Department of Veterans Affairs Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part XVI





Department of Veterans Affairs





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                                    
  
  
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

38 CFR Ch. I

Agenda of Federal Regulations

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Publication of agenda of regulations.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the regulations that the Department of 
Veterans Affairs will have under review, development, or revision 
during the 12-month period from October 1994 to October 1995. The 
purpose in publishing the Department's regulatory development 
activities is to allow all interested persons the opportunity to 
participate in the rulemaking process.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to comment on the regulations 
listed in the agenda by contacting the individual agency contact listed 
for each regulation or by writing to: Director, Office of Regulations 
Management (02D), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cliff Slay, (202) 535-8044.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Veterans Affairs 
regulatory actions under development or review are listed in this 
agenda. Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354) require that executive 
agencies publish in the Federal Register, in April and October of each 
year, an agenda of regulations under development or review.

    This edition of the Unified Agenda includes the Department of 
Veterans Affairs' regulatory plan, which appears in Part II of this 
issue of the Federal Register. The Department's overview is 
included in the plan at Part II.

    This agenda has been prepared in accordance with OMB memorandum 
dated June 8, 1994, and incorporates those categories of 
information required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 602(a) and 610(c) of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Dated: August 31, 1994.

Kenneth H. Hoffmann,

Director, IRM Policy and Standards.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3738        Aid to States for Care of Veterans in State Homes and Grants to States for                          
            Construction or Acquisition of State Home Facilities..................................    2900-AE87 
3739        Delegation of Subpoena Authority and Description of Means of Service..................    2900-AH00 
3740        Employee Fiduciaries..................................................................    2900-AB50 
3741        Disability or Death From Hospitalization, Medical or Surgical Treatment...............    2900-AG12 
3742        Revision of Decisions.................................................................    2900-AG32 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3743        Disposition of Veteran's Personal Funds and Effects on Facility Upon Death, or                      
            Discharge, or Unauthorized Absence, and of Funds and Effects Found on Facility........    2900-AB61 
3744        CHAMPVA Regulations...................................................................    2900-AE64 
3745        Health Professionals Education Assistance Program.....................................    2900-AG68 
3746        Eligibility for Outpatient Services...................................................    2900-AG87 
3747        Counseling for Women Veterans.........................................................    2900-AG88 
3748        Eligibility for Hospital, Domiciliary or Nursing Home Care of Persons Discharged or                 
            Released From Active Military, Naval, or Air Service..................................    2900-AG89 
3749        Payment for Outpatient Medical Services Provided by Non-VA providers..................    2900-AG92 
3750        1. Veterans Services Officer (VSO) To Select and Appoint or Recommend for Appointment               
            the Person or Legal Entity To Receive Benefits in a Fiduciary Capacity 2. Direct                    
            Payment...............................................................................    2900-AB75 
3751        1. Payment to the Wife or Husband of an Incompetent Veteran 2. Legal Custodian........    2900-AB76 
3752        Apportionment of Benefits to Dependents; Payment of Cost of Veteran's Maintenance in                
            Institution; Recommendation for Payment...............................................    2900-AC10 
3753        Compliance With Civil Rights Provisions...............................................    2900-AC72 
3754        Reservists' Education; PL 101-237 and the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve........    2900-AE43 
3755        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Orthopedic System...............................    2900-AE91 
3756        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Mental Disorders....................................    2900-AF01 
3757        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders....    2900-AF23 
3758        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Digestive System....................................    2900-AF24 
3759        Reduction of Debt Through the Performance of Work-Study Services......................    2900-AF29 
3760        Reservists' Education; The Persian Gulf Conflict Supplemental Authorization and                     
            Personnel Benefits Act of 1991 and the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve...........    2900-AF33 
3761        Reservists' Education; Commencing Date of Award of Educational Assistance.............    2900-AF74 
3762        Veterans' Education; Suspension and Discontinuance of Payments........................    2900-AF85 
3763        Reasonable Doubt......................................................................    2900-AF97 
3764        Veterans' Education; Suspension and Discontinuance of Payments Under the Post-Vietnam               
            Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program..........................................    2900-AG04 
3765        Reservists' Education; Suspension and Discontinuance of Payments Under the Montgomery               
            GI Bill--Selected Reserve.............................................................    2900-AG05 
3766        Revised Definition of Net Value and Revised Criteria for Pre-Foreclosure Debt Waivers.    2900-AG20 
3767        Veterans' Education; Implementation of the Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 and the                   
            National Defense Authorization Act for 1993...........................................    2900-AG22 
3768        Veterans' Education; Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 and the National Defense                        
            Authorization Act of 1993 in the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance                  
            Program...............................................................................    2900-AG23 
3769        Reservists' Education; Implementation of the Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 and the                 
            National Defense Authorization Act of 1993............................................    2900-AG24 
3770        Accrued Benefits......................................................................    2900-AG48 
3771        Veterans' Training Under the Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Act.    2900-AG56 
3772        Hearing Officers......................................................................    2900-AG79 
3773        Claims Based On Service in Vietnam....................................................    2900-AG80 
3774        Disability or Death Due to Hospitalization, Etc.......................................    2900-AG84 
3775        Evidence Requirements.................................................................    2900-AG85 
3776        Veterans' Education: Approval of Courses Offered in Guam and American Samoa...........    2900-AG93 
3777        Veterans' Education: Approval of Work-experience Courses..............................    2900-AG95 
3778        Reservists' Education: Implementation of the Department of Defense Authorization Act                
            for 1994..............................................................................    2900-AG96 
3779        Further Increases in Rates Payable in the Educational Assistance Test Program.........    2900-AG98 
3780        Claims Based on Exposure to Ionizing Radiation (Lymphomas Other Than Hodgkin's Disease              
            and Cancer of the Rectum).............................................................    2900-AG99 
3781        National Service Life Insurance Policy Loans..........................................    2900-AH03 
3782        Disease Subject to Presumptive Service Connection (Radiation Risk Activity)...........    2900-AH04 
3783        Veterans' Education: Waiver of Two-Year Operation Requirement.........................    2900-AH06 
3784        Claims Based on Exposure to Ionizing Radiation (Radiogenic Diseases)..................    2900-AH07 
3785        Veterans Education: Qualifying for the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty Through                     
            Service in the Selected Reserves......................................................    2900-AH08 
3786        Determination of Incompetency and Competency..........................................    2900-AH10 
3787        Veterans Education: Time Limits for Matriculation.....................................    2900-AH13 
3788        Veterans Education: Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill Active                   
            Duty, 1994-95.........................................................................    2900-AH14 
3789        Reservist Education: Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill Selected                
            Reserve...............................................................................    2900-AH15 
3790        Eligibility Reporting Requirements....................................................    2900-AH18 
3791        Individual Unemployability............................................................    2900-AH21 
3792        Health Requirements...................................................................    2900-AH22 
3793        Loan Guaranty: Authority to close VA-guaranteed loans on the automatic basis,                       
            withdrawal of automatic processing authority and elimination of late reporting waivers    2900-AH23 
3794        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Service Contracting............    2900-AC86 
3795        Acquisition Regulation: Contractor Qualifications.....................................    2900-AE16 
3796        Department of VA Acquisition Regulation--Changes to Synopsizing Procedures, Bond                    
            Requirements, Procurement of Architect-Engineer Services, & Contract Clauses..........    2900-AG40 
3797        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Contract Modification..........    2900-AG64 
3798        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Loan Guaranty and Vocational                 
            Rehabilitation and Counseling Programs................................................    2900-AG65 
3799        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Department of Veterans Affairs               
            Acquisition Regulations System........................................................    2900-AG66 
3800        Appeals Regulations; Rules of Practice................................................    2900-AF54 
3801        Rules of Practice; Representation.....................................................    2900-AG08 
3802        Appeals Regulations; Rules of Practice................................................    2900-AG09 
3803        Rules of Practice: Medical Opinions...................................................    2900-AG90 
3804        Rules of Practice; Hearings...........................................................    2900-AG07 
3805        Revocation of Delegation to Issue Subpoenas Pursuant to 38 USC 3311 and Specify                     
            Permissible Methods of Service........................................................    2900-AE77 
3806        Waiver: Erroneous Payment of Pay and Allowances.......................................    2900-AG94 
3807        Interest..............................................................................    2900-AH24 
3808        Standards for Program Evaluation......................................................    2900-AE30 
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3809        Confidentiality of Certain Medical Records............................................    2900-AE28 
3810        Health Professionals' Educational Assistance Program..................................    2900-AF87 
3811        Confidentiality of Health Care Quality Assurance Reviews..............................    2900-AG01 
3812        Contract Program for Veterans with Alcohol and Drug Dependency Disorders..............    2900-AG58 
3813        Transitional Housing Loan Program.....................................................    2900-AG82 
3814        VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program......................................    2900-AG91 
3815        Expanded Remote Access to Computerized Veterans Claims Records by Accredited                        
            Representatives.......................................................................    2900-AH01 
3816        Full Disclosure of Beneficiary's Income and Assets....................................    2900-AD35 
3817        Loan Guaranty: Title Evidence Requirements and Occupancy Requirements for Conveyance                
            of Properties to VA...................................................................    2900-AE20 
3818        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Cardiovascular System...........................    2900-AE40 
3819        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Endocrine System................................    2900-AE41 
3820        Acceptance of Partial Payments; Indemnification of Default............................    2900-AE60 
3821        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Gynecological System............................    2900-AE72 
3822        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Muscular System.................................    2900-AE89 
3823        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Respiratory System..............................    2900-AE94 
3824        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Systemic Conditions.................................    2900-AE95 
3825        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Skin............................................    2900-AF00 
3826        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Hemic and Lymphatic System......................    2900-AF02 
3827        Line of Duty..........................................................................    2900-AF03 
3828        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Diseases of the Ear and Other Sense Organs..........    2900-AF22 
3829        Disability or Death From Hospitalization, Medical or Surgical Treatment...............    2900-AF27 
3830        Loan Guaranty; Credit Underwriting Standards and Procedures for Processing VA                       
            Guaranteed Loans......................................................................    2900-AF39 
3831        Implementing Statutory Changes........................................................    2900-AF48 
3832        Service-Disabled Veterans' Insurance..................................................    2900-AF69 
3833        Interest on Premiums In Arrears.......................................................    2900-AF71 
3834        Amendments to Training and Rehabilitation Programs....................................    2900-AG00 
3835        Loan Guaranty: Implementation of Public Law 102-547...................................    2900-AG14 
3836        Claims Based on Chronic Effects of Exposure to Vesicant Agents........................    2900-AG29 
3837        Increase in Amount of Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance...............................    2900-AG36 
3838        Supplemental Service-Disabled Veterans' Insurance (S-DVI).............................    2900-AG37 
3839        Increased Coverage for Servicemen's and Veterans' Group Life Insurance................    2900-AG38 
3840        Disability Due to Impaired Hearing....................................................    2900-AG44 
3841        Exclusions From Income................................................................    2900-AG47 
3842        Examinations..........................................................................    2900-AG50 
3843        Increase in Attorneys' Fees...........................................................    2900-AG55 
3844        Dependents and Veterans Education: Mitigating Circumstances and Other Miscellaneous                 
            Amendments............................................................................    2900-AG63 
3845        Dependents' Educational Assistance; Certification.....................................    2900-AG74 
3846        Exclusions From Income (Tribal Trust Land Income).....................................    2900-AG83 
3847        Chronic Fatigue Syndrome..............................................................    2900-AG86 
3848        Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Genital Urinary System (Special Monthly                           
            Compensation).........................................................................    2900-AG97 
3849        Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993.............................................    2900-AH02 
3850        Fibromyalgia..........................................................................    2900-AH05 
3851        Special Monthly Compensation Ratings..................................................    2900-AH09 
3852        Exclusions from Income (RECA payments)................................................    2900-AH12 
3853        Vocation Rehabilitation: Increase in Rates of Subsistence Allowance Payable...........    2900-AH17 
3854        Delegation of Authority to Provide Relief on Account of Administrative Error..........    2900-AH19 
3855        Reductions and Discontinuances (Federal Employee's Compensation)......................    2900-AH20 
3856        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Service Contracting and                      
            Contract Clauses......................................................................    2900-AG67 
3857        Appeals Regulations; Rules of Practice................................................    2900-AE78 
3858        Appeals Regulations: Rules of Practice; Board of Veterans' Appeals Administrative                   
            Procedures Improvement Act of 1994....................................................    2900-AH16 
3859        Burial and Headstone or Marker Eligibility............................................    2900-AH11 
3860        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Federally Assisted Education Programs and               
            Activities............................................................................    2900-AB51 
3861        Operation of Child Care Centers at VA Facilities......................................    2900-AD48 
3862        Release of VA Lists of Names and Addresses and Penalty Procedures for Unauthorized Use    2900-AC63 
3863        New Restrictions on Lobbying..........................................................    2900-AE74 
3864        FOIA: Receipt of Electronically Transmitted Facsimile Request or Appeal; Time Limit on              
            Right of Administrative Appeal; and No Record As Adverse Determination................    2900-AF62 
3865        Contact Person for Missing Children: Official Mail Program............................    2900-AG75 
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3866        Travel Authority for Beneficiaries Receiving Pension..................................    2900-AG72 
3867        Reservists' Education; Change of Program of Education.................................    2900-AF10 
3868        Veterans' Benefits; Eligibility for the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty...............    2900-AF30 
3869        Procedural Due Process and Appellant Rights...........................................    2900-AF94 
3870        Procedural Due Process and Appellate Rights...........................................    2900-AG28 
3871        Radiogenic Disease Provisions (Urinary Tract Definition)..............................    2900-AG46 
3872        Returned and Cancelled Checks.........................................................    2900-AG51 
3873        Continuous Cohabitation...............................................................    2900-AG53 
3874        Veterans' Education; Flight Training..................................................    2900-AG54 
3875        Veterans Education: Clarification of Eligibility Requirements for the Montgomery GI                 
            Bill - Active Duty....................................................................    2900-AG59 
3876        Veterans Education: Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill - Active                 
            Duty..................................................................................    2900-AG60 
3877        Reservist Education: Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected              
            Reserve...............................................................................    2900-AG61 
3878        Disease Associated with Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents..........................    2900-AG69 
3879        Exclusions From Income (Just Debts)...................................................    2900-AG70 
3880        Claims Based on Exposure to Ionizing Radiation........................................    2900-AG71 
3881        Disease Associated With Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents (Multiple Myeloma and                  
            Respiratory Cancers)..................................................................    2900-AG73 
3882        Diseases Specific as to Former Prisoners of War.......................................    2900-AG76 
3883        Active Military Service Certified Under Section 401 of Public Law 95-202..............    2900-AG81 
3884        Rules of Practice; Attorneys' and Agents' Fees........................................    2900-AG42 
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                       Prerule Stage
  
  
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    VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

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3738. AID TO STATES FOR CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES AND GRANTS TO 
STATES FOR CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF STATE HOME FACILITIES

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1741; 38 USC 1742; 38 USC 1743; 38 USC 8131; 
38 USC 8132; 38 USC 8133; 38 USC 8134; 38 USC 8135; 38 USC 8136; 38 USC 
8137

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.165; 38 CFR 17.166; 38 CFR 17.167; 38 CFR 
17.183

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Several laws have been enacted since the last revision and 
update of the regulations governing the State Home Per Diem Program. 
Among them is Public Law 100-322 which provided the Secretary, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, to evaluate per diem rates annually and 
increase as appropriate; the rates may not exceed the percentage 
increase in VA general hospitals. Numerous other changes and updates 
are needed to assist the States in recognition of State homes, various 
options for operating State homes such as contracting or leasing and 
clarification of States' responsibilities for providing financial 
support for the operation, opening of beds, after completing 
construction in which VA provided up to 65 percent of the cost. 
Timeframes for opening beds and clarification of assurance of financial 
support needs to be documented. Current regulations will be updated and 
revised to accomplish these purposes. Additionally updates are 
necessary for the State Home Construction Program. Public Law 102-585 
amended the time for conditional grant approvals, prohibits obligation 
of funds for rescinded projects during the same fiscal year, defined 
the date the recapture period (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/00/95
NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: begins, and provides for 
retroactive per diem payment after completion of recognition 
inspection. Further, the Life Safety Code requires updating to the 1993 
edition and various other technical and editorial changes need to be 
made.

Agency Contact: L. Nan Stout, Chief, State Home Per Diem Program or 
Chief State Home Construction Grant Prog., Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (114B), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7538

RIN: 2900-AE87
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3739.  DELEGATION OF SUBPOENA AUTHORITY AND DESCRIPTION OF MEANS 
OF SERVICE

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 1711

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 2.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Clarify authority for use of subpoena power and means or 
service.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Burke, Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 523-3523

RIN: 2900-AH00
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    VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3740. EMPLOYEE FIDUCIARIES

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 0.735-21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The existing regulation falls under the general rules of 
conduct for employees. The intended change will bar most employees from 
becoming fiduciaries for beneficiaries of Department of Veterans 
Affairs benefits and establish an exemption to the bar under a limited 
number of circumstances such as when the employee is a close relative.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William B. Saliski, Jr., Program Analyst (273), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 275-5669

RIN: 2900-AB50
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3741. DISABILITY OR DEATH FROM HOSPITALIZATION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL 
TREATMENT

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1151

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.3581(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To clarify when benefits based upon disability or death 
resulting from hospitalization, medical or surgical treatment, or 
pursuit of a vocational rehabilitation program may be authorized.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG12
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3742. REVISION OF DECISIONS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.105(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend adjudication regulations concerning revision of 
decisions based upon clear and unmistakable error to clarify that the 
scope of the regulation is limited to the review of Regional Office 
decisions that have not been affirmed by a decision of the Board of 
Veterans Appeals.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG32
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                 Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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    VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

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3743. DISPOSITION OF VETERAN'S PERSONAL FUNDS AND EFFECTS ON FACILITY 
UPON DEATH, OR DISCHARGE, OR UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE, AND OF FUNDS AND 
EFFECTS FOUND ON FACILITY

Legal Authority:  38 USC 210(c)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 12.0 to 12.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 208 of Public Law 94-581 provides that unclaimed 
property or funds and effects left by a dependent or survivor of a 
veteran receiving medical care at a Department of Veterans Affairs 
facility as a CHAMPVA beneficiary will be disposed of in the same or 
similar manner as such property left by a veteran. Also, estates of 
dependents or survivors of a veteran who dies intestate and without 
legal heirs while a patient in any Department of Veterans Affairs 
facility or any hospital, while being furnished care or treatment 
therein by VA will escheat to the U.S. Government. Some of these 
regulations have not been updated since 1948, therefore, editorial 
changes will be made which will not affect policy.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anna Franks, Medical Administration Program Specialist, 
Policies and Procedures (161B1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 535-7390

RIN: 2900-AB61
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3744. CHAMPVA REGULATIONS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1713

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.54 to 17.54f

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Title 38, CFR, part 17, section 17.54, sets forth the basic 
policies and procedures governing the administration of the CHAMPVA 
program. This proposed revision to 38 CFR 17.54, would incorporate 
revised CHAMPVA claims processing procedures and define benefits and 
services for this program. These proposed regulations will not have an 
effect on the economy, state or local government agencies or geographic 
regions, nor result in increases in costs, because the monetary impact 
would be insignificant. This regulatory action is important because 
current regulations describe the CHAMPVA program in terms of the 
initial agreement between VA and DoD (since modified) and do not 
address the program changes initiated by VA to centralize all CHAMPVA 
activities. The proposed regulations address the CHAMPVA Center's new 
role in program administration, including absorption of the previously 
contracted-out claims processing activities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lyle Durbinount, Chief, Office of Program Development, 
Administrative Services Officer (161), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 303 782-3866

RIN: 2900-AE64
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3745. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 765; PL 102-405, sec 202

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.607(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA will amend its medical regulations by changing 38 CFR 
17.607 (c) duration of service from 1-year to 2-years in accordance 
with Public Law 102-405, section 202.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charlotte F. Beason, Director, Associated Health 
Professions Education Programs Service (143A), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7527

RIN: 2900-AG68
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3746. ELIGIBILITY FOR OUTPATIENT SERVICES

Legal Authority:  PL 103-210

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Provides authority for furnishing outpatient medical services 
to veterans who served during the Persian Gulf war and whose disability 
resulted from exposure to environmental hazard.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wanda Elam(161B), MAS Program Specialist, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7659

RIN: 2900-AG87
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3747. COUNSELING FOR WOMEN VETERANS

Legal Authority:  PL 102-585; PL 103-210

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.57

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Authority for furnishing counseling to women veterans.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wanda Elam(161B), MAS Program Specialist, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7659

RIN: 2900-AG88
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3748. ELIGIBILITY FOR HOSPITAL, DOMICILIARY OR NURSING HOME CARE OF 
PERSONS DISCHARGED OR RELEASED FROM ACTIVE MILITARY, NAVAL, OR AIR 
SERVICE

Legal Authority:  PL 103-210

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.47(a)(5)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Authority will be provided for furnishing hospital, 
domiciliary or nursing home care to veterans who served during the 
Persian Gulf War, and extend to June 30, 1994, eligibility for Agent 
Orange or Ionizing Radiation related hospital care.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wanda Elam(161B), MAS Program Specialist, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7659

RIN: 2900-AG89
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3749. PAYMENT FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY NON-VA 
PROVIDERS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501, sec 17.60(i)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing regulations for 
reimbursement of outpatient medical services provided to eligible 
veterans by non-VA providers. The proposed regulation will allow the 
use of a 75th percentile payment methodology for the payment of non-VA 
outpatient medical services.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roscoe Butler, Program Anaylsy (161B1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7436

RIN: 2900-AG92
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    VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

_________________________________________________________________________
3750. 1. VETERANS SERVICES OFFICER (VSO) TO SELECT AND APPOINT OR 
RECOMMEND FOR APPOINTMENT THE PERSON OR LEGAL ENTITY TO RECEIVE BENEFITS 
IN A FIDUCIARY CAPACITY 2. DIRECT PAYMENT

Legal Authority:  38 USC 5502

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 13.55; 38 CFR 13.56

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 38 CFR 13.55 authorizes the VSO to select and appoint a 
fiduciary and defines the types of payees authorized to receive 
payments in fiduciary cases. The intended change updates the authority 
language to more closely reflect changes to 38 USC 5502; removes gender 
specific terminology and reference to mental illness; and, further 
clarifies the types of payees available for selection. 38 CFR 13.56 
defines classes of beneficiaries who may be paid directly. The intended 
change clarifies the conditions for direct payment.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald Weaver, Program Analyst (273), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 275-5251

RIN: 2900-AB75
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3751. 1. PAYMENT TO THE WIFE OR HUSBAND OF AN INCOMPETENT VETERAN 2. 
LEGAL CUSTODIAN

Legal Authority:  38 USC 5502

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 13.57; 38 CFR 13.58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 38 CFR 13.57 specifies types of Department of Veterans 
Affairs benefits that may be paid to spouse payee. The intended change 
broadens the class of payments to include Department of Veterans 
Affairs insurance. 38 CFR 13.58 explains in part duties expected of a 
legal custodian. Upon request the legal custodian may be required to 
divulge any information in the possession of the legal custodian about 
all income and assets available to the beneficiary.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William B. Saliski, Jr., Program Analyst (273), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 275-5669

RIN: 2900-AB76
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3752. APPORTIONMENT OF BENEFITS TO DEPENDENTS; PAYMENT OF COST OF 
VETERAN'S MAINTENANCE IN INSTITUTION; RECOMMENDATION FOR PAYMENT

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 5502; 38 USC 5503; PL 98-543, 
Sec 402

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 13.70; 38 CFR 13.71; 38 CFR 13.74

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 38 CFR 13.70 defines the conditions under which the Veterans 
Services Officer may recommend an apportionment of benefits to 
dependents. The proposed amendment will clarify these conditions. The 
amendment will also remove a reference to mental illness as the sole 
criterion for a rating of incompetency.
38 CFR 13.71 is to be amended to make clear that the signing of an 
institutional award agreement does not waive an institution's right to 
claim payments under 38 USC 641. This action is the result of an 
unpublished General Counsel opinion.
38 CFR 13.74 is based on the provisions of 38 USC sec. 3203(b) (1)(A); 
however, where the law refers to more than one type of institutional 
care, the regulation refers only to instances of hospitalization. This 
would seem to preclude application of the regulation when veterans are 
in State run nursing homes or other institutions operated by the United 
States or a political subdivision. The Department of Veterans Affairs, 
therefore, proposes to correct this defect by substituting the terms 
``institution'' and ``institutionalization'' where appropriate.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: William B. Saliski, Jr., Program Analyst (273), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 275-5669

RIN: 2900-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________

3753. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS PROVISIONS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3115

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.324

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Compliance with civil rights provisions requires that payment 
of benefits to veterans be terminated upon a finding that a veteran is 
attending a facility which has been found in noncompliance with 
applicable provisions of part 18, Nondiscrimination in Federally 
Assisted Programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. We propose to 
amend 38 CFR 21.324 to reflect this new requirement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Graffam, Veterans Claims Examiner (281), 
Vocational Rehabilitation Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20420, 202 273-7410

RIN: 2900-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________

3754. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; PL 101-237 AND THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL--
SELECTED RESERVE

Legal Authority:  PL 101-189; PL 101-237

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7520; 38 CFR 21.7540; 38 CFR 21.7576; 38 CFR 
21.7612; 38 CFR 21.7620; 38 CFR 21.7622; 38 CFR 21.7624; 38 CFR 
21.7631; 38 CFR 21.7635; 38 CFR 21.7636; 38 CFR 21.7639; 38 CFR 
21.7640; 38 CFR 21.7642; 38 CFR 21.7645; 38 CFR 21.7653; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense Authorization Act for fiscal years 
1990 and 1991 greatly expands the types of training permitted under the 
Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve. The Veterans Education and 
Employment Amendments of 1989 also add a new type of training, flight 
training, to this program. Furthermore, the amendments also allow 
participants to receive a work-study allowance. The regulations which 
govern the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve must be amended to 
implement these new provisions of law.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RIN 2900-AE47 has been merged with this RIN.

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AE43
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3755. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE ORTHOPEDIC SYSTEM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.71(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the orthopedic 
system.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/28/90                    55 FR 53315
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/26/91
NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Roberts, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AE91
_______________________________________________________________________

3756. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--MENTAL DISORDERS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.125; 38 CFR 4.126; 38 CFR 4.127; 38 CFR 4.128; 
38 CFR 4.129; 38 CFR 4.130; 38 CFR 4.131; 38 CFR 4.132

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate mental disorders.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20170
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________

3757. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND 
CONVULSIVE DISORDERS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.120; 38 CFR 4.121; 38 CFR 4.122; 38 CFR 4.123; 
38 CFR 4.124; 38 CFR 4.124a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the neurological 
system.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20169
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, MD, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________

3758. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.114

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the digestive system.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20168
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Roberts, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF24
_______________________________________________________________________

3759. REDUCTION OF DEBT THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK-STUDY SERVICES

Legal Authority:  PL 102-16

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.912b

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: There is a section of PL 102-16 which is designed to 
eliminate some VA debts. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is given the 
authority to enter into an agreement with an individual who has 
incurred an overpayment of VA educational or rehabilitation benefits. 
Pursuant to the agreement the individual may reduce the resulting debt 
through performance of work-study services. The law gives VA 
considerable latitude in administering this program. The regulation 
will state the way in which VA will implement this provision of law.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________

3760. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; THE PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT SUPPLEMENTAL 
AUTHORIZATION AND PERSONNEL BENEFITS ACT OF 1991 AND THE MONTGOMERY GI 
BILL--SELECTED RESERVE

Legal Authority:  PL 102-25

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7636

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Persian Gulf War Veterans' Benefits Act of 1991 provides 
increases in the full-time, three-quarter-time and half-time rate of 
educational assistance payable to someone pursuing a program of 
education under the Montgomery GI Bill, Selected Reserve. These 
increases are effective October 1, 1991. This will implement that 
increase. VA is also authorized by law to set by regulation the amount 
of monthly educational assistance payable to someone who is pursuing a 
program of education at quarter-time under the Montgomery GI Bill, 
Selected Reserve. VA will propose making a proportional increase in the 
quarter-time rate.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AF33
_______________________________________________________________________

3761. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; COMMENCING DATE OF AWARD OF EDUCATIONAL 
ASSISTANCE

Legal Authority:  10 USC 2136

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7631

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In VA's response to the final report of the Commission to 
Assess Veterans' Education Policy, VA stated it would make various 
changes in response to the Commission's recommendations. These 
regulatory changes will include amendments to adjust the beginning 
dates of awards of educational assistance. This purpose will implement 
the commitments VA made in its response with respect to the Montgomery 
GI Bill, Selected Reserve.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AF74
_______________________________________________________________________

3762. VETERANS' EDUCATION; SUSPENSION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF PAYMENTS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3690

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4133; 38 CFR 21.4134; 38 CFR 21.4135; 38 CFR 
21.4146; 38 CFR 21.4152; 38 CFR 21.4202; 38 CFR 21.4207; 38 CFR 
21.4208; 38 CFR 21.4210; 38 CFR 21.4211; 38 CFR 21.4212; 38 CFR 
21.4213; 38 CFR 21.4214; 38 CFR 21.4215; 38 CFR 21.4216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under certain conditions VA can suspend or discontinue 
payments of educational assistance to individuals even though the 
course in which they are enrolled is approved for VA training. Current 
regulations provide for a review of the circumstances at the local VA 
facility and another de novo review at VA Central Office. The proposal 
would gather in one place the procedures which VA follows in deciding 
whether to suspend or discontinue payments; would make a part of the 
Code of Federal Regulations the rules at the hearing which may be 
conducted in making this decision; and would eliminate the de novo 
Central Office review.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________

3763. REASONABLE DOUBT

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will limit the granting of benefit of the 
doubt to those individuals who have established their status as 
``claimants'' in accordance with a recent decision by the U.S. Court of 
Veterans Appeals.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF97
_______________________________________________________________________

3764. VETERANS' EDUCATION; SUSPENSION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF PAYMENTS 
UNDER THE POST-VIETNAM ERA VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3690

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.5130; 38 CFR 21.5200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA will propose regulations which will gather in one place 
the procedures VA follows in deciding whether to suspend or discontinue 
payments. This will require revisions to the regulations governing the 
Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program so that 
references to the sections concerned with suspension and discontinuance 
of educational assistance will be correct.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________

3765. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; SUSPENSION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF PAYMENTS 
UNDER THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL--SELECTED RESERVE

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3690

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7633; 38 CFR 21.7635; 38 CFR 21.7658

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA will propose regulations which will gather in one place 
the procedures VA follows in deciding whether to suspend or discontinue 
payments of educational assistance. This will require revisions to the 
regulations governing the Montgomery GI Bill, Selected Reserve so that 
references to the sections concerned with the suspension and 
discontinuance of educational assistance will be correct.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________

3766. REVISED DEFINITION OF NET VALUE AND REVISED CRITERIA FOR PRE-
FORECLOSURE DEBT WAIVERS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 3720(a); 38 USC 3732(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4301; 38 CFR 36.4323

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing to amend its 
Loan Guaranty regulations to revise the definition of Property 
Improvements for purposes of determining the net value of a foreclosed 
property and to clarify VA's position on pre-foreclosure debt waivers 
for liable veterans in cases involving transferee defaults. These 
changes will account for actual property appraisal procedures and will 
clarify agency policy on pre-foreclosure debt waiver.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/22/93                    58 FR 49251
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/19
Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Len Levy, Assistant Director for Loan Management (261), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7344

RIN: 2900-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________

3767. VETERANS' EDUCATION; IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT 
OF 1992 AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR 1993

Legal Authority:  PL 102-484; PL 102-568

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.3145; 38 CFR 21.4131; 38 CFR 21.4135; 38 CFR 
21.4233; 38 CFR 21.4234; 38 CFR 21.4252; 38 CFR 21.4253; 38 CFR 
21.4254; 38 CFR 21.4265; 38 CFR 21.4267; 38 CFR 21.4270; 38 CFR 
21.4271; 38 CFR 21.4272; 38 CFR 21.4273; 38 CFR 21.4280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 contains many provisions 
which affect the educational programs VA administers. Among these is a 
change in the rate of payment made to individuals who are pursuing 
independent study, a change in the eligibility rules for veterans and 
servicemembers receiving educational assistance under the Montgomery GI 
Bill, Active Duty. The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 
year 1993 also contains provisions which affect the Montgomery GI Bill, 
Active Duty. For example, certain individuals who have voluntarily 
separated from the military are given an opportunity to become eligible 
for the Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty. These regulations will 
implement these Acts with respect to the Montgomery GI Bill, Active 
Duty and Dependents' Educational Assistance.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________

3768. VETERANS' EDUCATION; VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT OF 1992 AND THE 
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1993 IN THE POST-VIETNAM ERA 
VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  PL 102-484; PL 102-568

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.5023; 38 CFR 21.5058; 38 CFR 21.5145; 38 CFR 
21.5232; 38 CFR 21.5250; 38 CFR 21.5270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 contains some provisions 
which affect the educational programs VA administers. Among these are 
changes affecting measurement of courses and VA's work-study program. 
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1993 permits 
certain voluntarily separated veterans who contributed to the VEAP fund 
to instead receive benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty. 
These regulations will implement these two laws with respect to VEAP.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________

3769. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT 
OF 1992 AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1993

Legal Authority:  PL 102-484; PL 102-568

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7520; 38 CFR 21.7550; 38 CFR 21.7620; 38 CFR 
21.7631; 38 CFR 21.7635; 38 CFR 21.7636; 38 CFR 21.7639; 38 CFR 
21.7642; 38 CFR 21.7645; 38 CFR 21.7670; 38 CFR 21.7672; 38 CFR 
21.7673; 38 CFR 21.7700; 38 CFR 21.7720; 38 CFR 21.7722

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 contains many provisions 
which affect the educational programs VA administers. Among these is a 
change in advance payment of work-study allowance and a prohibition 
against paying educational assistance to individuals who are pursuing a 
nonaccredited independent study program. The National Defense 
Authorization Act for fiscal year 1993 also contains provisions which 
affect the Montgomery GI Bill, Selected Reserve. For example, certain 
individuals who must leave the Selected Reserve because their units 
have been inactivated will retain eligibility for the Montgomery GI 
Bill, Selected Reserve. This proposal will acquaint the public with the 
way in which VA will implement these Acts with respect to the 
Montgomery GI Bill, Selected Reserve.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG24
_______________________________________________________________________

3770. ACCRUED BENEFITS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.262(o)(3); 38 CFR 3.272(h); 38 CFR 3.1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will expand VA's definition of the term 
``Evidence in the File at the Date of Death'' in order to give 
survivors greater access to periodic monetary benefits due deceased 
beneficiaries but unpaid at the time of death.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, Consultant,Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG48
_______________________________________________________________________

3771. VETERANS' TRAINING UNDER THE SERVICE MEMBERS OCCUPATIONAL 
CONVERSION AND TRAINING ACT

Legal Authority:  PL 102-484

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4800; 38 CFR 21.4802; 38 CFR 21.4810; 38 CFR 
21.4812; 38 CFR 21.4820; 38 CFR 21.4822; 38 CFR 21.4823; 38 CFR 
21.4824; 38 CFR 21.4830; 38 CFR 21.4832; 38 CFR 21.4834; 38 CFR 
21.4840; 38 CFR 21.4842; 38 CFR 21.4844; 38 CFR 21.4850

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Act 
of 1992 established a job training program for recently discharged 
veterans. That act authorizes the Secretary of Defense to delegate some 
of the responsibility for implementing it to either the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of Labor, or both. The Secretary of 
Defense has done this. These regulations will acquaint the public with 
the way in which VA will implement the responsibilities which have been 
delegated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________

3772. HEARING OFFICERS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.104(a); 38 CFR 3.105(b); 38 CFR 3.111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will provide regulatory expression of the 
authority and jurisdiction of those officials who conduct most of the 
hearings involving benefits issues.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-
7212

RIN: 2900-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________

3773. CLAIMS BASED ON SERVICE IN VIETNAM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 1154(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.307(a); 38 CFR 3.313(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment implements a recent VA General Counsel 
Precedent Opinion that the term ``service in Vietnam'' does not include 
service of a Vietnam veteran whose only contact with Vietnam was flying 
high-altitude missions in Vietnamese airspace.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________

3774. DISABILITY OR DEATH DUE TO HOSPITALIZATION, ETC

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 1151

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.800(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will remove any possible inconsistency in the 
regulations and make clear that compensation can be paid for a 
disability resulting from VA examination itself. A disability is not 
automatically compensable just because it is incurred after the veteran 
has reported for the examination.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211b), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG84
_______________________________________________________________________

3775. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.202(c); 38 CFR 3.204(b); 38 CFR 3.205(a); 38 
CFR 3.207(b); 38 CFR 3.209; 38 CFR 3.210; 38 CFR 3.211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment revises VA regulations regarding Evidence 
Requirements to allow the acceptance of photocopies of documents 
necessary to establish birth, death, marriage or relationship.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefit Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________

3776. VETERANS' EDUCATION: APPROVAL OF COURSES OFFERED IN GUAM AND 
AMERICAN SAMOA

Legal Authority:  38 USC 512

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: For over thirty years approval of courses offered in Guam and 
American Samoa has been the responsibility of the Director, Education 
Service or and equivalent VA official located in Washington, DC. As 
part of its ongoing review of regulations, VA is considering whether 
this function should be given to a VA official closer to Guam and 
American Samoa or even to an official of Guam or American Samoa.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________

3777. VETERANS' EDUCATION: APPROVAL OF WORK-EXPERIENCE COURSES

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3688

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4265

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA long has had regulations to determine whether work-
experience courses qualify as resident training. Changes in the nature 
of Work-experience training make it necessary that VA consider amending 
this regulation to make it easier to approve work-experience courses.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________

3778. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 
AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR 1994

Legal Authority:  PL 103-160

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7540; 38 CFR 21.7670; 38 CFR 21.7722

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense Authorization Act for 1994 contains 
a provision permitting graduate training under the Montgomery GI Bill, 
Selected Reserve. Several regulations governing that program have to be 
amended to bring them into agreement with the new provision of the law.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________

3779.  FURTHER INCREASES IN RATES PAYABLE IN THE EDUCATIONAL 
ASSISTANCE TEST PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  10 USC 2145

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.5820; 38 CFR 21.5822

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The law provides that rates of substance allowance and 
educational assistance payable under the Educational Assistance Test 
Program shall be adjusted annually based upon the average cost of 
attendance at public institutions of higher education in the twelve-
month period since the rates were last adjusted. After consultation 
with the Department of Education, the Department of Defense has 
concluded that the rates for the 1991-92 academic year should be 
increased by 6% over the rates payable for the 1990-91 academic year; 
the rates for the 1992-93 academic year should be increased by 8% over 
the rates payable for the 1991-92 academic year; the rates for the 
1993-94 academic year should be increased by 7% over the rates payable 
for the 1992-93 academic year; and the rates for the 1994-95 academic 
year should be increased by 8% over the rates payable for the 1993-94 
academic year. The regulations dealing with these rates will be 
adjusted accordingly.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG98
_______________________________________________________________________

3780.  CLAIMS BASED ON EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION (LYMPHOMAS 
OTHER THAN HODGKIN'S DISEASE AND CANCER OF THE RECTUM)

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.311

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adding Rectal cancer and NHL to list of diseases based on 
exposure to ionizing radiation.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________

3781.  NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY LOANS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8.28(Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: National Service Policy Loan regulation is being amended to 
provide that when an interest rate change is required on a NSLI 
variable rate loan the effective date of the new interest rate will be 
on or after the first day of October on the date the change is 
implemented through the Insurance Automatic Data Processing (ADP) 
system.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Hosmer (29), Senior Insurance Specialist/Attorney, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________

3782.  DISEASE SUBJECT TO PRESUMPTIVE SERVICE CONNECTION 
(RADIATION RISK ACTIVITY)

Legal Authority:  PL 100-321

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment is necessary to implement a determination by 
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that the term ``radiation risk 
activity'' should include the onsite participation in a test involving 
the atmospheric detonation of a nuclear device by any government allied 
with the United States during World War II.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorna Weston, Consultant (211), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________

3783.  VETERANS' EDUCATION: WAIVER OF TWO-YEAR OPERATION 
REQUIREMENT

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3689

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Before a course may be approved for VA training, it must 
generally be offered for two years. By statute, however, a course does 
have to be offered for two years if it is offered pursuant to a 
contract with the Department of Defense and meets other criteria. 
Furthermore, VA is given the authority to waive even those criteria. 
This proposal would revise the regulation that states the conditions 
under which the waiver will be granted.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Shaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AH06
_______________________________________________________________________

3784.  CLAIMS BASED ON EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION (RADIOGENIC 
DISEASES)

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.311

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To define the term radiogenic disease in 38 CFR 3.311(b)(2).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________

3785.  VETERANS EDUCATION: QUALIFYING FOR THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL 
- ACTIVE DUTY THROUGH SERVICE IN THE SELECTED RESERVES

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3012

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7042; 38 CFR 21.7044

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An individual may qualify for benefits under the Montgomery 
GI Bill - Active Duty by serving at least two years of continuous 
active duty in the Armed Forces characterized by the Secretary 
concerned as honorable service, and, after completion of active duty 
service, serving at least four continuous years in the Selected 
Reserve. The law requires that the service in the Selected Reserve 
begin within one year of the individual's release from active duty, but 
this requirement is not stated in the Code of Regulations. This 
omission has caused some confusion among users of the regulations. This 
proposal should eliminate the confusion.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AH08
_______________________________________________________________________

3786.  DETERMINATION OF INCOMPETENCY AND COMPETENCY

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.353

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Concurrence of the VSO is no longer required before the 
Rating Board makes a decision regarding competency of the veteran.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________

3787.  VETERANS EDUCATION: TIME LIMITS FOR MATRICULATION

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3452

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In order to receive educational assistance under the programs 
administered by VA individuals must be pursuing a program of education. 
To ensure that this is the case for degree-seeking students, VA has 
required that the student matriculate within the first two terms, 
quarters or semesters following admission to the student's institution 
of higher learning. This proposal will liberalize that requirement.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AH13
_______________________________________________________________________

3788.  VETERANS EDUCATION: INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER THE 
MONTGOMERY GI BILL ACTIVE DUTY, 1994-95

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3015

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7136; 38 CFR 21.7137

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By statute veterans and servicemembers pursuing a program of 
education under the Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty are entitled to 
receive an increase in the monthly rate of basic educational assistance 
effective October 1 of each year. The increase to take effect on 
October 1, 1994, is one-half the increase in the consumer price index 
(U) from June 1993 to June 1994, or 1.25 percent. These amended 
regulations will implement the increase due October 1, 1994, for the 
Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Shaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________

3789.  RESERVIST EDUCATION: INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER THE 
MONTGOMERY GI BILL SELECTED RESERVE

Legal Authority:  10 USC 2131

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7636

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By statute reservists pursuing a program of education under 
the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve are entitled to receive an 
increase in the monthly rate of basic educational assistance effective 
October 1 of each year. The increase to take effect on October 1, 1994, 
is one-half of the increase in the consumer price index from June 1993 
to June 1994, or 1.25 percent. These amended regulations will implement 
the increase due October 1, 1994, for the Montgomery GI Bill, Selected 
Reserve.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AH15
_______________________________________________________________________

3790.  ELIGIBILITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To exempt from the requirements to file an EVR on an annual 
basis those recipients with verified Social Security Numbers who 
previously have reported to VA no income or only Social Security 
income, unless there is reason to believe there is income from other 
sources.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Aenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________

3791.  INDIVIDUAL UNEMPLOYABILITY

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Schedule for Rating Disabilities as it addressed 
the issue of individual unemployability in order to establish a more 
objective standard for making unemployability determinations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Thornberry, Consultant, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH21
_______________________________________________________________________

3792.  HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1906

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: National Service Life Insurance (NSLI) policy reinstatement 
requirements are being amended by extending the comparative health 
period from six month to two years and by extending the period for 
waiving service connected disabilities for NSLI policy prefixed J and 
JR from one year to two years.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory Hosmer, Senior Insurance Specialist/Attorney, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AH22
_______________________________________________________________________

3793.  LOAN GUARANTY: AUTHORITY TO CLOSE VA-GUARANTEED LOANS ON 
THE AUTOMATIC BASIS, WITHDRAWAL OF AUTOMATIC PROCESSING AUTHORITY AND 
ELIMINATION OF LATE REPORTING WAIVERS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 3702(d)(3); 38 USC 3702(e)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4348; 38 CFR 36.4349; 38 CFR 36.4303(a); 38 
CFR 36.4303(d); 38 CFR 36.4335(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA is proposing to amend its loan guaranty regulations 
regarding criteria used to approve non-supervised lenders to process 
VA-guaranteed loans on the automatic basis. The Department is 
considering changes in the following requirement for lender 
participation in the automatic authority program: lender experience, 
working capital, lines of credit, and VA-approved underwriter 
eligibility and training. The Department is also considering changes in 
the regulation regarding annual recertification of lenders and 
standards for withdrawal of automatic authority. VA is also proposing 
to amend the requirements pertaining to lenders reporting of VA-
guaranteed loans to the Secretary within 60 days following full 
disbursement. The revised regulation will provide that if the lender 
does not report the loan within 60 days, their report must be 
accompanied by a statement signed by a corporate officer of the lending 
institution, certifying that the loan is current and offering an 
explanation for the late reporting. This change will eliminate the 
current requirement for VA regional office to go through the formality 
of making a decision on (cont)

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: whether or not to waive the 
requirement and instead either issue the guaranty or not as appropriate 
under the circumstances.

Agency Contact: Judith Caden, Assistant Director, Loan Policy, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________

    OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND MATERIEL MANAGEMENT

_________________________________________________________________________
3794. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--SERVICE 
CONTRACTING

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 837

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Department of Veterans Affairs regulation will provide 
coverage regarding service contracts in accordance with recently issued 
OFPP policy letters.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Sherry Patton, Procurement Analyst (95A), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Ofc of Acquisition and Materiel Mgmt, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 233-5001

RIN: 2900-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________

3795. ACQUISITION REGULATION: CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 40 USC 486(c); 42 USC 2453(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 809

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment makes administrative changes regarding the VA 
procedures for making debarment and suspension decisions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Sherry Patton, Procurement Analyst (95A), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Ofc of Acquisition and Materiel Mgmt, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 233-5001

RIN: 2900-AE16
_______________________________________________________________________

3796. DEPARTMENT OF VA ACQUISITION REGULATION--CHANGES TO SYNOPSIZING 
PROCEDURES, BOND REQUIREMENTS, PROCUREMENT OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER 
SERVICES, & CONTRACT CLAUSES

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 805; 48 CFR 828; 48 CFR 836; 48 CFR 852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change will delete duplicative coverage; update 
organizational titles; add an appropriate prescription for a contract 
clause; revise a contract clause; and remove an inappropriate contract 
clause. Additionally, this change will simplify the architect-engineer 
selection process.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Lisa Russell, Procurement Analyst (95A), Acquisition 
and Materiel Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 233-5001

RIN: 2900-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________

3797. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--CONTRACT 
MODIFICATION

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 843

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change will add regulations to clarify existing guidance 
on contract modifications.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Lisa Russell, Senior Procurement Ananyst, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 
233-5001

RIN: 2900-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________

3798. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--LOAN 
GUARANTY AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 871

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change will increase the amount which property holders 
and management brokers may spend for emergency repairs. Title changes 
and deletion of duplicative coverage are also being made.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Lisa Russell, Senior Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 
233-5001

RIN: 2900-AG65
_______________________________________________________________________

3799. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--DEPARTMENT 
OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 48 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change will make VA Acquisition Regulation part 801 
consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Sherry Patton, Senior Procurement Analyst, Department 
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 
233-5001

RIN: 2900-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________

    BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS

_________________________________________________________________________
3800. APPEALS REGULATIONS; RULES OF PRACTICE

Legal Authority:  38 USC 7105; 38 USC 7105(d)(3) to 7105(d)(5); 38 USC 
501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 2.66; 38 CFR 19.30; 38 CFR 19.35; 38 CFR 20.202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans' Appeals will be revising its Appeals 
Regulations and Rules of Practice to refine them in light of experience 
and to improve the efficiency of the appellate process. No alternatives 
are available. These revisions will not entail any costs to the 
Government other than the costs normally associated with drafting, 
agency review, and publication. Costs to public, if any, have not yet 
been determined.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Counsel to the Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans' Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 233-2978

RIN: 2900-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________

3801. RULES OF PRACTICE; REPRESENTATION

Legal Authority:  38 USC 5901; 38 USC 5904; 38 USC 7105(b)(2); 38 USC 
5902; 38 USC 5905; 38 USC 5903

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 20.603; 38 CFR 20.606; 38 CFR 20.609; 38 CFR 
20.610; 38 CFR 20.611

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will amend the Rules of Practice of the Board 
of Veterans' Appeals relating to representatives to refine them in 
light of experience and to improve the efficiency of the appellate 
process. No alternatives are available. These revisions will not entail 
any costs to the public or the Government other than the costs normally 
associated with drafting, agency review, and publication.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Counsel to the Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 233-2978

RIN: 2900-AG08
_______________________________________________________________________

3802. APPEALS REGULATIONS; RULES OF PRACTICE

Legal Authority:  38 USC 7102; 38 USC 7103; 38 USC 7110; 38 USC 7104(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 19.11; 38 CFR 20.1303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will amend the appeals regulations and the 
rules of practice of the Board of Veterans Appeals to refine them in 
light of experience and to improve the efficiency of the appellate 
process. No alternatives are available. These revisions will not entail 
any costs to the public or the Government other than the costs normally 
associated with drafting, agency review, and publication.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Counsel to the Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 233-2978

RIN: 2900-AG09
_______________________________________________________________________

3803. RULES OF PRACTICE: MEDICAL OPINIONS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 5107(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 20.901; 38 CFR 20.903

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans' Appeals will revise its Rules of 
Practice concerning obtaining medical opinions to include its practice 
of obtaining medical opinions from physicians who are medical advisers 
to the Board. No other alternatives are available. This revision will 
not entail any costs normally associated with drafting, agency review, 
and publication. The benefit will be increased clarification of the 
sources of medical opinions available to the Board.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Counsel to the Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 233-2978

RIN: 2900-AG90
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    BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS/CONTRACT APPEALS BOARD

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3804. RULES OF PRACTICE; HEARINGS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 7102; 38 USC 7104; 38 USC 
7105(a); 38 USC 7105A; 38 USC 7110; 38 USC 5711; 38 USC 7102(c)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 20.3; 38 CFR 20.700; 38 CFR 20.702; 38 CFR 
20.703; 38 CFR 20.704; 38 CFR 20.707; 38 CFR 20.710; 38 CFR 20.711; 38 
CFR 20.713; 38 CFR 20.714; 38 CFR 20.716; 38 CFR 20.717; 38 CFR 
20.1003; 38 CFR 2.1; 38 CFR 19.75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will amend the Rules of Practice of the Board 
of Veterans' Appeals concerning hearings to refine them in light of 
experience and to improve the efficiency of the appellate process. No 
alternatives are available. These revisions will not entail any costs 
to the Government other than the costs normally associated with 
drafting, agency review, and publication. These revisions will not 
entail any costs to the public.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Counsel to the Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 233-2978

RIN: 2900-AG07
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    OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

_________________________________________________________________________
3805. REVOCATION OF DELEGATION TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS PURSUANT TO 38 USC 3311 
AND SPECIFY PERMISSIBLE METHODS OF SERVICE

Legal Authority:  38 USC 210(c)(1); 38 USC 501; 38 USC 1711; 38 USC 
5317

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 2.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Cases have held that the head of an agency may not lawfully 
delegate to, or expand the authority to subpoena documents of, the 
Offices of Inspector General established under the Inspector General 
Act. (The VA Inspector General was established under that Act.) Thus, 
the delegation of subpoena authority under 38 CFR 2.1 does not comport 
with law and should be changed. Current regulations do not specify the 
method of service. This amendment would rescind this delegation and 
incorporate into 38 CFR 2.1 information on methods of service of 
administrative subpoenas, as other agencies do on exercising subpoena 
power. It would provide needed guidance to VA officials and the public 
on proper service of subpoenas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Burke, Attorney (023), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, 202 523-3523

RIN: 2900-AE77
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    OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES POLICIES AND OVERSIGHT

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3806. WAIVER: ERRONEOUS PAYMENT OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5584

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.963(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision will comply with amendment to 5 USC 5584 and to 
GAO implementing regulations 4 CFR parts 91 and 92.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Mulhern, Analyst (047G7), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Office of Finalcial Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-5570

RIN: 2900-AG94
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3807.  INTEREST

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5315

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.919

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revise to delete requirement that once the rate of interest 
has been determined for al particular debt, the rate shall remain 
unchanged for the duration of the repayment of that debt.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Peter Mulhern, (047G7), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-5570

RIN: 2900-AH24
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    OFFICE OF POLICY AND PLANNING

_________________________________________________________________________
3808. STANDARDS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION

Legal Authority:  38 USC 210(c); 38 USC 219

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Due to the realignment of the program evaluation function and 
the reduction of resources dedicated to that function, the conduct of 
program evaluations will be reevaluated and alternatives explored which 
will better meet the needs of the VA in assessing the effectiveness of 
its programs. Regulations will be proposed to implement these changes.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Enard Sanders, Director, Quality Improvement Service, 
(008B4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-5070

RIN: 2900-AE30
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                    Final Rule Stage
  
  
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    VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

_________________________________________________________________________
3809. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN MEDICAL RECORDS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 7332

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.460-499

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations address the confidentiality of VA records 
pertaining to drug abuse, alcoholism or alcohol abuse, infection with 
the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and sickle cell anemia 
treatment, rehabilitation, education, training, evaluation and research 
information.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/93                    58 FR 39706
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/93
Final Action                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: NOTE: This rule was incorrectly listed as 
completed in the October 1993 Unified Agenda.

Agency Contact: Celia Winter, Medical Administration Specialist, 
Medical Administration Service (161F), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-6267

RIN: 2900-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________

3810. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  PL 96-330; 38 USC 76; PL 101-366; PL 102-405

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.613; 38 CFR 17.614; 38 CFR 17.615; 38 CFR 
17.616; 38 CFR 17.617; 38 CFR 17.618; 38 CFR 17.607(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA is amending its Medical regulations by adding new sections 
to implement the provisions of Pub. L. 101-366. Section 205 of that law 
creates the ``Stipend Program for Members of the Selected Reserve'' 
codified at 38 U.S.C., chapter 76, subchapter V. Public Law 102-405, 
section 202, changes the minimum period of service obligation from one 
year to two years.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/92                    57 FR 33471
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/92
Final Action                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charlotte F. Beason, ED.D., Director, Associated Health 
Professions, Education Program Service (143A), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7527

RIN: 2900-AF87
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3811. CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEWS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 5705

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.500 to 1.541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will amend and update current VA regulations 
to more accurately reflect Medical Quality Assurance activities in the 
Veterans' Health Administration.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/20/93                    58 FR 44313
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/93
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Galen L. Barbour, M.D. (15), CMD for Quality 
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7330

RIN: 2900-AG01
_______________________________________________________________________

3812. CONTRACT PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCY 
DISORDERS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.53(b)(1)(i); 38 CFR 17.53c(a)(1)(i)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to amend its 
medical regulations to adopt the latest edition of the Life Safety Code 
for the contract program for veterans with alcohol and drug dependency 
disorders.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/93                    58 FR 51799
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/93
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Boies, Ph.D(111C), Deputy Associate Director for 
Addictive Disorders and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 
535-7316

RIN: 2900-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________

3813. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  PL 102-54, sec 8

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Veterans recently completing treatment for substance abuse 
problems are often in need of a period of supportive housing to ensure 
sobriety maintenance and to reestablish social and community 
relationships. Utilization of a loan program such as this is a cost-
effective means of ensuring veteran support which can lessen the 
likelihood of substance abuse relapse. Administrative cost estimates 
have been set at $59,000 (to be adjusted for inflation).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/94                    59 FR 38947
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/94
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $79,000; Yearly Recurring Cost: 
$59,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1994

Agency Contact: Frederick Lee, Acting Deputy Associate Director for 
Rehabilitation Services (590/111C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
Office of Rehabilitation Services, VA Medical Center, Hampton, VA 
23667, 804 722-9961

RIN: 2900-AG82
_______________________________________________________________________

3814. VA HOMELESS PROVIDERS GRANT AND PER DIEM PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  PL 102-590, sec 3; PL 102-590, Sec 4; 38 USC 7721

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.700

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, February 1, 1994.

Abstract: As many as 250,000 veterans are homeless, and many more are 
homeless at some point during the year. Many others are at risk because 
of poverty, chronic illnesses or dismal living conditions. Most are 
single males; about 40 percent suffer from severe mental illness and 
(with overlap) about half have substance abuse problems. PL 102-590 
authorizes VA to assist public or nonprofit private entities in 
developing new programs or supportive services and supportive housing 
for homeless veterans through altering or constructing facilities; or 
to purchase vans. It also allows VA to make per diem payments for the 
care of homeless veterans or to provide in-kind assistance. These 
combined efforts will facilitate the development and continuance of 
effective solutions to the plight of homeless veterans. To maximize 
utilization of funding for this program, the final rule provides for 
monitoring and evaluation of projects that receive VA funding. 
Approximately $5 million is available in fiscal year 1994 for this 
program. As many as 250,000 veterans are homeless, and many more are 
homeless at some point during a year. Many others are at risk

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/01/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Bailey, Homeless Specialist, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7313

RIN: 2900-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________

3815.  EXPANDED REMOTE ACCESS TO COMPUTERIZED VETERANS CLAIMS 
RECORDS BY ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES

Legal Authority:  38 USC 5903

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 14.640; 38 CFR 14.641; 38 CFR 14.642; 38 CFR 
14.643

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations establish policy procedures and criteria 
governing when and under what circumstances VA will grant authorized 
claimants' representatives read-only access to the automated claims 
records of claimants whom they represent from approved office locations 
away from VA Regional Offices of jurisdiction for the claimant's 
records for the purpose of representing claimants before VA on claims-
related matters.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Corzatt, Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-6382

RIN: 2900-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________

    VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

_________________________________________________________________________
3816. FULL DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIARY'S INCOME AND ASSETS

Legal Authority:  PL 99-576, Sec 505; 38 USC 5502

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 13.58(b)(2)(iii); 38 CFR 13.59(a); 38 CFR 
13.100(a)(1); 38 CFR 13.102(b); 38 CFR 13.104(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Federally appointed fiduciaries are not required, except 
under very specific circumstances, to divulge non-VA income and assets 
belonging to the incompetent beneficiary. It is difficult to assess 
whether the fiduciary is using the beneficiary's VA assets 
appropriately unless placed in the context of total income and assets 
available. The purpose of these changes is to lessen the potential for 
fraud, waste and abuse. 38 CFR 13.58(b)(2) and 13.59(a) detail the 
responsibilities of legal custodians and court-appointed guardians 
respectively. They would be amended to require the reporting of non-VA 
assets. 38 CFR 13.100(a)(1) defines the authority of the Veterans 
Services Officer to supervise fiduciaries. The intended change would 
permit the Veterans Services Officer to request non-VA financial 
information from fiduciaries. 38 CFR 13.102(b) and 13.104(b) define the 
accountability of legal custodians and court-appointed guardians 
respectively. The intended change requires disclosure of non-VA 
financial information.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/94                     59 FR 3659
NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/94
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronal Weaver, Program Analyst (273), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 275-5251

RIN: 2900-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________

3817. LOAN GUARANTY: TITLE EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS AND OCCUPANCY 
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTIES TO VA

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 3703(c)(1); 38 USC 3720

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4320

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Present regulations give loan holders a choice of various 
forms of title evidence when conveying a property to the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs. The regulations will be amended to authorize the 
Secretary to specify the title documentation necessary for conveyance 
of properties to the Secretary and establish a date by which such title 
evidence must be received. The amendment will also provide that the 
property must be vacant when conveyed to VA unless occupied by someone 
properly in possession by virtue of a redemption period or as otherwise 
directed by the Secretary.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/90                    55 FR 31847
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/90                    55 FR 35325
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/05/90                    55 FR 35325
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leonard A. Levy, Assistant Director for Loan Management 
(261), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-
7344

RIN: 2900-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________

3818. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.100; 38 CFR 4.101; 38 CFR 4.102; 38 CFR 4.103; 
38 CFR 4.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the cardiovascular 
system.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/26/90                     55 FR 6658
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/27/90                     55 FR 6658
NPRM                            01/19/93                     58 FR 4954
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/93
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-
7212

RIN: 2900-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________

3819. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.119

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the endocrine system.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/26/90                     55 FR 6658
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/27/90                     55 FR 6658
NPRM                            01/22/93                     58 FR 5691
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/93
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-
7212

RIN: 2900-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________

3820. ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL PAYMENTS; INDEMNIFICATION OF DEFAULT

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 3703; 38 USC 3732

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4202; 38 CFR 4275; 38 CFR 4301; 38 CFR 4315; 38 
CFR 4323

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 101-237, the Veterans Home Loan Indemnity and 
Restructuring Act of 1989, amended 38 USC 1832(a) to require holders of 
VA guaranteed loans that are in default to notify VA if they refuse a 
partial payment of the amount owed when submitted by the veteran 
borrower. Notification may include a statement as to the circumstances 
of the default and the reason for the holder's refusal; these 
regulations will also set out the changed requirements with regard to 
establishing a veteran's liability to the Government in the event of 
foreclosure of a VA guaranteed loan. In the past veterans were liable 
if their VA loan foreclosed. Under Public Law 101-237 liability will 
only be established in the event of fraud, misrepresentation, or bad 
faith.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/94                     59 FR 9944
NPRM Comment Period End         05/02/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leonard A. Levy, Assistant Director for Loan Management 
(261), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-
7344

RIN: 2900-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________

3821. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE GYNECOLOGICAL SYSTEM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.116; 38 CFR 4.116(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the gynecological 
system.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/20/90                    55 FR 33924
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/19/90                    55 FR 33924
NPRM                            03/26/92                    57 FR 10450
NPRM Comment Period End         04/27/92
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-
7212

RIN: 2900-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________

3822. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the muscular system.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/08/90                    55 FR 46950
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/07/91
NPRM                            06/16/93                    58 FR 33235
NPRM Comment Period End         07/16/93
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Roberts, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________

3823. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.96; 38 CFR 4.97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the respiratory 
system.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/08/91                      56 FR 667
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/11/91
NPRM                            01/19/93                     58 FR 4962
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/93
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, MD, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-
7212

RIN: 2900-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________

3824. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--SYSTEMIC CONDITIONS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.88; 38 CFR 4.88a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate systemic conditions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/25/91                     56 FR 2884
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/26/91
NPRM                            04/30/93                    58 FR 26083
NPRM Comment Period End         06/29/93
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Roberts, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________

3825. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE SKIN

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.118

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate skin conditions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20171
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            01/19/93                     58 FR 4969
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/93
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Roberts, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF00
_______________________________________________________________________

3826. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE HEMIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.117

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the hemic and 
lymphatic systems.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20168
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            04/30/93                    58 FR 26080
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/93
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Roberts, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________

3827. LINE OF DUTY

Legal Authority:  38 USC 105(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.1; 38 CFR 3.301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will preclude establishment of service 
connection for conditions that are secondary to the abuse of alcohol or 
drugs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/01/94                     59 FR 9719
NPRM Comment Period End         05/02/94
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorna Weston, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF03
_______________________________________________________________________

3828. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--DISEASES OF THE EAR AND OTHER 
SENSE ORGANS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.75; 38 CFR 4.76; 38 CFR 4.77; 38 CFR 4.78; 38 
CFR 4.79; 38 CFR 4.80; 38 CFR 4.83; 38 CFR 4.84; 38 CFR 4.85; 38 CFR 
4.86; 38 CFR 4.87

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate impairments of the eye, ear, and 
other sense organs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20170
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            04/12/94                    59 FR 17295
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/94
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Roberts, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________

3829. DISABILITY OR DEATH FROM HOSPITALIZATION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL 
TREATMENT

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.358(c)(3)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These changes to regulations will expand benefit eligibility 
for disability or death resulting from VA hospital, medical or surgical 
treatment, or vocational rehabilitation programs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/08/91                    56 FR 30893
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/91


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________

3830. LOAN GUARANTY; CREDIT UNDERWRITING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR 
PROCESSING VA GUARANTEED LOANS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 3703(c)(1); 38 USC 3710(g)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4337

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Loan Guaranty regulations are being amended to update the 
residual income guidelines of the credit underwriting standards, to add 
guidelines for underwriting cases involving foreclosures and federally-
related debts, to provide more specific time frames for determinations 
regarding employment, and to further clarify the use of compensating 
factors in underwriting VA-guaranteed home loans.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/29/93                    58 FR 50875
NPRM Comment Period End         10/29/93
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judith A. Caden, Assistant Director for Loan Policy 
(264), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-
7368

RIN: 2900-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________

3831. IMPLEMENTING STATUTORY CHANGES

Legal Authority:  PL 102-16

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.40; 38 CFR 21.100; 38 CFR 21.260; 38 CFR 
21.4140; 38 CFR 21.4101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs is revising its 
regulations to conform to changes in the Veterans Education and 
Employment Programs Amendments. These amendments allow VA to provide 
vocational rehabilitation programs for disabled servicepersons who are 
inpatients or outpatients at military or nonmilitary hospitals and to 
pay the same rate of subsistence allowance to veterans in nonpay on-job 
training programs in State, local and Federal agencies. These statutory 
changes also broaden eligibility for counseling services to include 
servicepersons and veterans who are not eligible for assistance under 
VA educational assistance programs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Graffamn, Veterans Claims Examiner (281), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7410

RIN: 2900-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________

3832. SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS' INSURANCE

Legal Authority:  PL 102-86, sec 201; PL 102-86, sec 202

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8.0 (Revision); 38 CFR 8.23 (Revision); 38 CFR 
8.77 (Revision); 38 CFR 8.80 (Revision); 38 CFR 8.116 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 201 of Pub. L. 102-86 increased the Service-Disabled 
Veterans' Insurance (S-DVI) eligibility period to two years. Section 
202 mandates that S-DVI gratuitous benefits be paid in a lump sum. 
Regulations are being amended to reflect these changes.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer(29), Senior Insurance Specialist/
Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 8047, Philadelphia, 
PA 19101, 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________

3833. INTEREST ON PREMIUMS IN ARREARS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1908

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8.22 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interest rate charged on National Service Life Insurance 
premiums in arrears is being increased to 7 1/2 percent per annum to 
coincide with the discount that is given premiums that are paid in 
advance.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer(29), Senior Insurance Specialist/
Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 8047, Philadelphia, 
PA 19101, 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________

3834. AMENDMENTS TO TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

Legal Authority:  PL 102-568

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.40; 38 CFR 21.260; 38 CFR 21.6005; 38 CFR 
21.6042; 38 CFR 21.6050; 38 CFR 21.6052; 38 CFR 21.6054; 38 CFR 
21.6056; 38 CFR 21.6058; 38 CFR 21.6420; 38 CFR 21.6501; 38 CFR 
21.6503; 38 CFR 21.6505; 38 CFR 21.6507; 38 CFR 21.6523

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 extends the termination 
date for the program of vocational training for certain pensioners 
through December 31, 1995; makes permanent the programs protecting 
health care benefits for pensioners who lose their benefits due to 
income from work or training and the special counseling and employment 
services program for veterans with total disability ratings because of 
individual unemployability. In addition the law authorizes a 10 percent 
increase in subsistence allowance for participants in the vocational 
rehabilitation program, and extends eligibility for vocational 
rehabilitation to veterans with service-connected disability of 10 
percent under certain conditions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Graffam, Veterans Claims Examiner (281), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7410

RIN: 2900-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________

3835. LOAN GUARANTY: IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC LAW 102-547

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); PL 102-547

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4212; 38 CFR 36.4223; 38 CFR 36.4232; 38 CFR 
36.4254; 38 CFR 36.4302; 38 CFR 36.4311; 38 CFR 36.4312; 38 CFR 36.4336

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Loan Guaranty regulations are being amended to comply 
with certain provisions of PL 102-547, the Veterans Home Loan Program 
Amendments of 1992. The amended regulations will provide for the 
guarantee of: (1) loans for reservists and members of the National 
Guard; (2) Loans where the interest rate has been negotiated between 
the borrower and the lender; (3) adjustable rate mortgages; and (4) 
energy efficient mortgages. The amended regulations will also reflect a 
reduced funding fee for interest rate reduction refinancing loans and a 
revised guaranty percentage for these loans.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/24/94                     59 FR 8881
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judith Caden, Assistant Dir. for Loan Policy (264), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________

3836. CLAIMS BASED ON CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO VESICANT AGENTS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend regulations concerning compensation for disabilities 
or deaths resulting from the chronic effects of in-service exposure to 
mustard gas and other vesicant agents based upon a National Academy of 
Sciences study of the long-term health effects of exposure to vesicant 
agents commissioned by VA.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/24/94                     59 FR 3532
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/94
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________

3837. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF VETERANS' MORTGAGE LIFE INSURANCE

Legal Authority:  38 USC 2106(b); PL 102-568

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8.2; 38 CFR 8.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 204 of Public Law 102-568 increases the amount of 
coverage available under the Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance Program 
to $90,000. Regulations are being amended to reflect this change.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer(29), Senior Insurance Specialist/
Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs, PO Box 13399, Philadelphia, 
PA 19101, 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________

3838. SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS' INSURANCE (S-DVI)

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1922(a); PL 102-568

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8.0 (Revision); 38 CFR 8.2 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 203 of Public Law 102-568 provides supplemental S-DVI 
coverage of up to $20,000 to veterans eligible for a waiver of premium 
on their basic S-DVI coverage. Regulations are being amended to reflect 
this change.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer(29), Senior Insurance Specialist/
Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs, PO Box 13399, Philadelphia, 
PA 19101, 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________

3839. INCREASED COVERAGE FOR SERVICEMEN'S AND VETERANS' GROUP LIFE 
INSURANCE

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1967; 38 USC 1977; PL 102-568

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 9.2 (Revision); 38 CFR 9.3 (Revision); 38 CFR 9.4 
(Revision); 38 CFR 9.6 (Revision); 38 CFR 9.8 (Revision); 38 CFR 9.24 
(Revision); 38 CFR 9.26 (Revision); 38 CFR 9.36 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 201 of Public Law 102-568 increases the maximum 
amount of coverage available under the Servicemen's Group Life 
Insurance program to $200,000. Section 202 increases the maximum amount 
of coverage available under the Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) 
program to $200,000 and provides that coverage under the VGLI program 
shall be on a renewable five-year term basis. Regulations are being 
amended to reflect these changes.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer(29), Senior Insurance Specialist/
Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs, PO Box 13399, Philadelphia, 
PA 19101, 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AG38
_______________________________________________________________________

3840. DISABILITY DUE TO IMPAIRED HEARING

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment is necessary because the current regulation 
has been interpreted as overly broad with respect to determinations of 
service connection.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/93                    58 FR 48483
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/93
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Roberts, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG44
_______________________________________________________________________

3841. EXCLUSIONS FROM INCOME

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.272(q)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will implement an opinion of VA's General 
Counsel that the portion of the cash surrender value of a life 
insurance policy which represents a return of premiums should not be 
considered income under VA's Improved Pension Program.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/93                    58 FR 65958
NPRM Comment Period End         02/25/94
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________

3842. EXAMINATIONS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.326

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment would increase the number of situations in 
which a private physician's statement may be accepted as a VA 
examination in order to allow earlier rating action on acceptable 
medical evidence with no additional burden to either the claimant or 
VA.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/01/94                     59 FR 4619
NPRM Comment Period End         04/12/94
Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________

3843. INCREASE IN ATTORNEYS' FEES

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 3720(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4276; 38 CFR 36.4313

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations are being amended to increase from $700 to 
$850 the maximum allowable amount VA will reimburse a loan holder for 
the cost of trustee's fees and legal services incurred by the holder in 
liquidating a loan guaranteed by VA. Increasing the maximum allowable 
amount will make it easier for holders to retain experienced legal 
counsel to perform required foreclosures in a timely manner.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/22/93                    58 FR 49253
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/93
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Leonard Levy, Asst. Dir. for Loan Management (261), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7344

RIN: 2900-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________

3844. DEPENDENTS AND VETERANS EDUCATION: MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES AND 
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3034; 38 USC 3680

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4136; 38 CFR 21.4137; 38 CFR 21.4234; 38 CFR 
21.4253; 38 CFR 21.4262; 38 CFR 21.7042; 38 CFR 21.7139

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amended regulations will standardize the rules 
concerning submission of mitigating circumstances surrounding a 
withdrawal from a course or courses or receipt of a nonpunitive grade. 
This submission is required of eligible persons receiving Dependents' 
Educational Assistance and veterans and servicemembers receiving 
educational assistance under VEAP and the Montgomery GI Bill, Active 
Duty, but the rules for doing this differ. Having different rules 
concerning an identical action required of VA beneficiaries is 
confusing not only to those beneficiaries, but also to the other users 
of the regulations. This may result in erroneous awards. The proposed 
regulations will also make additional miscellaneous amendments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/94                    59 FR 32671
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/94
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________

3845. DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE; CERTIFICATION

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 1160

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.807(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment implements a recent decision of the United 
States Court of Veterans Appeals that Dependents' Educational 
Assistance Eligibility is established where a permanent total service-
connected disability is assigned to the veteran for loss of use of 
paired extremities or organs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________

3846. EXCLUSIONS FROM INCOME (TRIBAL TRUST LAND INCOME)

Legal Authority:  PL 103-66, sec 13736

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.262; 38 CFR 3.272

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment implements the provisions of Public Law 103-66 
which exclude from countable income under federal programs up to $2,000 
per year of income received by an American Indian beneficiary from 
trust or restricted lands.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 272-7212

RIN: 2900-AG83
_______________________________________________________________________

3847. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.88

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA has amended its schedule for rating disabilities (38 CFR 
Part 4) to add a diagnostic code and evaluation criteria for chronic 
fatigue syndrome, a condition which is currently being diagnosed in 
veterans and for which there is no closely analogous condition in the 
schedule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-
7212

RIN: 2900-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________

3848. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES: GENITAL URINARY SYSTEM (SPECIAL 
MONTHLY COMPENSATION)

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment adds a note at the beginning of 4.115(b) 
requiring rating specialists to refer to 3.350 when they evaluate a 
claim involving loss or loss of use of a creative organ, and adds 
asterisks at rediagnostic codes where entitlement to special monthly 
compensation is for review.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________

3849.  OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1993

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.551

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Extend pension limitations for claimants receiving medicaid 
covered nursing home care to 1998.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________

3850.  FIBROMYALGIA

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.71(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To add a diagnostic code and criteria for a rheumatologic 
condition characterized by pain and tender points.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 272-7212

RIN: 2900-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________

3851.  SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION RATINGS

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.350

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the regulation to allow total disability due to 
unemployability to be the basis for SMC under subsection 3. (100 
percent plus 60 percent).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________

3852.  EXCLUSIONS FROM INCOME (RECA PAYMENTS)

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2210, note

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.261(a)(38); 38 CFR 3.262(w); 38 CFR 3.272(s); 
38 CFR 3.275(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) of 1990 
(Public Law 101-426) excludes amounts paid to claimants under its 
provisions from countable income and net worth for purposes of VA's 
income-based benefits program requirements of the statute.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Regulation Staff, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 273-7218

RIN: 2900-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________

3853.  VOCATION REHABILITATION: INCREASE IN RATES OF SUBSISTENCE 
ALLOWANCE PAYABLE

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3108

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal implements the increase in subsistence 
allowance payable which the statute requires. Effective October 1, 
1994, each rate of payment in the Vocational Rehabilitation Program 
will increase by 2.4 percent. This increase equals the percentage 
increase in the Consumer Price Index (all items, United States city 
average, from June 30, 1993 to June 30, 1994.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles A. Graffam, Rehabilitation Program Specialist, 
Policy and Program Development (281), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7410

RIN: 2900-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________

3854.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE RELIEF ON ACCOUNT OF 
ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR

Legal Authority:  38 USC 512(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 2.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To make explicit the implied delegation on authority to deny 
equitable relief claims which was noted in OGC Prec. 11-94.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________

3855.  REDUCTIONS AND DISCONTINUANCES (FEDERAL EMPLOYEE'S 
COMPENSATION)

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.500(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the regulations concerning reduction or 
discontinuance of VA benefits when a payee is also entitled to benefits 
under FECA for the same injury or death.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorna Weston, Consultant, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________

    OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND MATERIEL MANAGEMENT

_________________________________________________________________________
3856. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--SERVICE 
CONTRACTING AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 837; 48 CFR 852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change will implement a class deviation from Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) section 37.401(c) and FAR Clause 52.237-7.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/22/93                    58 FR 54548
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/93
Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Patricia Viverette, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 
233-5001

RIN: 2900-AG67
_______________________________________________________________________

    BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS

_________________________________________________________________________
3857. APPEALS REGULATIONS; RULES OF PRACTICE

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 511; 38 USC 512; 38 USC 512(a); 38 
USC 5903 to 5905; 38 USC 7102 to 7105; 38 USC 7109(c)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 19.3 (Revision); 38 CFR 19.10; 38 CFR 19.15 
(Revision; 38 CFR 19.39; 38 CFR 20.3; 38 CFR 20.101 (Revision); 38 CFR 
20.102 (Revision); 38 CFR 20.201 (Revision); 38 CFR 20.605 (Revision); 
38 CFR 20.609 (Revision); 38 CFR 20.903 (Revision); 38 CFR 20.1000; 38 
CFR 20.1001; 38 CFR 20.1002; 38 CFR 20.1100 (Revision); ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans Appeals will be further revising a 
recent restructuring of its Appeals Regulations and Rules of Practice 
(54 FR 34334) in order to address questions which have arisen since 
that restructuring was proposed. No other alternatives are available. 
These additional revisions will not entail any costs to the public or 
to the Government other than the costs normally associated with 
drafting, agency review, and publication.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/03/92                     57 FR 4131
NPRM Comment Period End         03/04/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: These proposed regulations were previously a 
part of RIN 2900-AE02.

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Counsel to the Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 233-2978

RIN: 2900-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________

3858.  APPEALS REGULATIONS: RULES OF PRACTICE; BOARD OF VETERANS' 
APPEALS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994

Legal Authority:  PL 103-271

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 19; 38 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will amend the appeals regulation and rules 
of practice of the Board of Veterans' Appeals to reflect changes to 
chapter 71 of title 38, United States Code, resulting from Public Law 
103-271. No alternatives are available. These revisions will not entail 
any costs other than those normally associated with drafting, agency 
review, and publication.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Counsel to the Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NE., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 233-2978

RIN: 2900-AH16
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    NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM

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3859.  BURIAL AND HEADSTONE OR MARKER ELIGIBILITY

Legal Authority:  PL 102-547; PL 103-240

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.620; 38 CFR 1.631

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule adds the new category of Reservist and 
National Guard Members and their eligible dependents to 38 CFR, Section 
1.620 and Section 1.631 to conform with Public Laws 102-547 and 103-
240, respectively. The rule is published as final to provide 
information to the public on expanded headstone or marker eligibility 
and eligibility for burial in a national cemetery. As such, there is no 
public comment period. It is not subject to the requirements of either 
the Administrative Procedures Act or EO 12866 as the rule is a 
restatement of statute. No costs are associated with publication of the 
final rule. The effective date for Public Law 102-547 is October 28, 
1993 and May 4, 1994, for Public Law 103-240.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: M'Liz McLendon, Chief, NCS Communications Division 
(402B1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-5178

RIN: 2900-AH11
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    OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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3860. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX UNDER FEDERALLY ASSISTED 
EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1681 et seq; 38 USC 210(a); EO 12250; EO 12067

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To establish standards and procedures for enforcing title IX 
of the Education Amendments of 1972 in educational programs and 
activities receiving Federal financial assistance from VA. Title IX 
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. There are no alternatives 
to the issuance of the regulations. Participants, potential 
participants and the public in general will benefit from Federally 
assisted programs provided free from prohibited discrimination based on 
sex.
This originally appeared as a proposed rule in the Federal Register of 
April 25, 1979 (44 FR 24320). Because of the extended time frame due to 
internal agency consultation with the Department of Justice, the 
Department is planning to repropose these regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. Lamont Johnson, Associate Director, Affirmative 
Employment Service (06A1), Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of 
Equal Employment Opportunity, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 233-3887

RIN: 2900-AB51
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    OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES

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3861. OPERATION OF CHILD CARE CENTERS AT VA FACILITIES

Legal Authority:  38 USC 4209

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.162

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 4209 of title 38 authorizes the Veterans Canteen 
Service to operate child care centers at VA facilities. The centers 
will be established based on the demand for care and to the extent that 
such operation is practical and in the best interest of VA. The centers 
will be available for the children of VA employees and, to the extent 
space is available, the children of other Federal and Department of 
Veterans Affairs affiliated employees. Also, these centers should 
provide an incentive for personnel recruitment. The regulations will 
prescribe the requirements and standards for the operation of VA child 
care centers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/27/89                    54 FR 53078
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/90                    54 FR 53078
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alan T. Maurer, Director of Field Support (132), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-5846

RIN: 2900-AD48
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    OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES POLICIES AND OVERSIGHT

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3862. RELEASE OF VA LISTS OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES AND PENALTY PROCEDURES 
FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE

Legal Authority:  38 USC 5701(f)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.519

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA is amending the existing regulations concerning VA lists 
of names and addresses and is also proposing administrative procedures 
to use when these lists are used for purposes not authorized by law. 
This action results from the need to amend the regulations to reflect 
current procedures, organizational changes, and concern expressed by 
veterans and some service organizations regarding unsolicited mail. The 
proposed regulatory amendments will allow VA to enforce its statutory 
duty to protect the privacy of information concerning veterans and 
their dependents, establish procedures to suspend recipients who misuse 
VA name and address lists of veterans/dependents, and give advance 
notice to recipients of what constitutes an authorized/unauthorized use 
of veterans/dependents names and address lists, thereby protecting the 
due process rights of any recipient before penalties are enforced.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/19/87                     52 FR 8624
NPRM Comment Period End         04/20/87                     52 FR 8624
Final Action                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Epps, Records Management Service (723), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Ofc. of Info. Resources Policies & 
Oversight, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 233-3648

RIN: 2900-AC63
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3863. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

Legal Authority:  31 USC 1352

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation implements section 319 of Public Law 101-121. 
Section 319 generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, 
grants, and loans from using appropriated funds for lobbying the 
executive or legislative branches of the Federal Government in 
connection with a specific contract, grant or loan. Section 319 also 
requires that each person who requests or receives a Federal contract, 
grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or a Federal commitment to insure 
or guaranty a loan, must disclose lobbying.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/26/90                     55 FR 6752


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: B. Michael Berger, Director, Records Management Service 
(723), Department of Veterans Affairs, Ofc. of Info. Resources Policies 
& Oversight, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 233-3616

RIN: 2900-AE74
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3864. FOIA: RECEIPT OF ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED FACSIMILE REQUEST OR 
APPEAL; TIME LIMIT ON RIGHT OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL; AND NO RECORD AS 
ADVERSE DETERMINATION

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 38 USC 5701

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.519; 38 CFR 1.553; 38 CFR 1.557

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA is amending its information access regulations to: (1) 
clarify procedures for initial requests and appeals received under FOIA 
and 38 USC 5701 which are received by facsimile, (2) view a ``no 
record'' response to FOIA requests as an adverse determination 
requiring notification of appeal rights; and (3) establish a time limit 
on the right of appeal of initial denial under FOIA. Technical 
amendments are being made to update the organizational titles contained 
in regulation 38 CFR 1.519 to reflect the current organization and to 
update references to citations in 38 USC to reflect changes made by 
Pub. L. 102-40.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marjorie Leandri, Chief, Records & Reports Mgmt. Div. 
(723), Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Info Resources 
Policies, Oversight, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 
233-2454

RIN: 2900-AF62
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3865. CONTACT PERSON FOR MISSING CHILDREN: OFFICIAL MAIL PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5584; 38 USC 3720; 38 USC 5302

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.701; 38 CFR 1.702; 38 CFR 1.703; 38 CFR 1.705

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs is amending its 
regulations on use of official mail in location and recovery of missing 
children and this amendment simply will update information such as 
contact person, cost and percentage estimates for printing and 
administrative costs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patti Viers, Chief, Forms & Correspondence Division, 
(723), Department of Veterans Affairs, Ofc. of Info. Resources Policies 
& Oversight, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 233-3172

RIN: 2900-AG75
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Completed Actions
  
  
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3866. TRAVEL AUTHORITY FOR BENEFICIARIES RECEIVING PENSION

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.100(c)(3)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/28/94                     59 FR 9411
Final Action Effective          02/28/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Monica J. Wilkins, 202 535-7439

RIN: 2900-AG72
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3867. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; CHANGE OF PROGRAM OF EDUCATION

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7614

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/29/93                    58 FR 50845
Final Action Effective          06/01/91

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AF10
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3868. VETERANS' BENEFITS; ELIGIBILITY FOR THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL--ACTIVE 
DUTY

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7020; 38 CFR 21.7042; 38 CFR 21.7044; 38 CFR 
21.7045; 38 CFR 21.7072; 38 CFR 21.7073; 38 CFR 21.7136

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/10/94                    59 FR 24050
Final Action Effective          11/05/90

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AF30
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3869. PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS AND APPELLANT RIGHTS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.103

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/10/94                     59 FR 6218
Final Action Effective          02/10/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Bisset, Jr., 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF94
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3870. PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS AND APPELLATE RIGHTS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.103

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/14/94                     59 FR 6901
Final Action Effective          03/16/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG28
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3871. RADIOGENIC DISEASE PROVISIONS (URINARY TRACT DEFINITION)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.309(d)(2)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/16/94                    59 FR 25328
Final Action Effective          10/01/92

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., 202 273-7216

RIN: 2900-AG46
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3872. RETURNED AND CANCELLED CHECKS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.1003

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/16/94                    59 FR 25329
Final Action Effective          06/15/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG51
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3873. CONTINUOUS COHABITATION

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.53(a)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/24/94                    59 FR 32658
Final Action Effective          05/13/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG53
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3874. VETERANS' EDUCATION; FLIGHT TRAINING

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4263

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/28/94                    59 FR 21937
Final Action Effective          09/30/90

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG54
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3875. VETERANS EDUCATION: CLARIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR 
THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL - ACTIVE DUTY

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7042; 38 CFR 21.7044

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/10/94                    59 FR 24049
Final Action Effective          07/01/85

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG59
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3876. VETERANS EDUCATION: INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER THE MONTGOMERY 
GI BILL - ACTIVE DUTY

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7136; 38 CFR 21.7137

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn PL 103-66, Sec. 12009 
canceled this scheduled rate 
increase.                       10/31/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG60
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3877. RESERVIST EDUCATION: INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER THE MONTGOMERY 
GI BILL - SELECTED RESERVE

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7636

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn PL 103-66, Sec. 12009 
canceled this scheduled rate 
increase.                       10/31/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG61
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3878. DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN HERBICIDE AGENTS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.307(a); 38 CFR 3.309(e); 38 CFR 3.311(a); 38 
CFR 3.311(b)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/03/94                     59 FR 5106
Final Action Effective          02/03/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG69
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3879. EXCLUSIONS FROM INCOME (JUST DEBTS)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.262(m); 38 CFR 3.262(o); 38 CFR 3.272(h)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/11/94                    59 FR 35265

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG70
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3880. CLAIMS BASED ON EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.3116(b)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/11/94                     59 FR 6607

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorna Weston, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG71
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3881. DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN HERBICIDE AGENTS 
(MULTIPLE MYELOMA AND RESPIRATORY CANCERS)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.307(a); 38 CFR 3.309(e)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/09/94                    59 FR 29723
Final Action Effective          06/09/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorna Weston, 202 272-7212

RIN: 2900-AG73
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3882. DISEASES SPECIFIC AS TO FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.309(c)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/12/94                    59 FR 35465

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG76
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3883. ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE CERTIFIED UNDER SECTION 401 OF PUBLIC LAW 
95-202

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.7(x)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/05/94                    59 FR 34382
Final Action Effective          12/03/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG81
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3884. RULES OF PRACTICE; ATTORNEYS' AND AGENTS' FEES

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 20.609

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/16/94                    59 FR 25330
Final Action Effective          06/15/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, 202 233-2978

RIN: 2900-AG42
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