[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Department of Veterans Affairs Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part XVI





Department of Veterans Affairs





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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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 April 1995 to April 1996. 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: Gloria Armstrong or Christy Fick, 
(202) 535-7625.

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 agenda has been prepared in accordance with OMB memorandum 
dated December 21, 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: March 1, 1995.

Thomas O. Gessel,

Director, Office of Regulations Management.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3378        Aid to States for Care of Veterans in State Homes and Grants to States for                          
            Construction or Acquisition of State Home Facilities..................................    2900-AE87 
3379        Employee Fiduciaries..................................................................    2900-AB50 
3380        Revision of Decisions.................................................................    2900-AG32 
3381        Delegation of Subpoena Authority and Description of Means of Service..................    2900-AH00 
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                                               Proposed Rule Stage                                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3382        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 
3383        CHAMPVA Regulations...................................................................    2900-AE64 
3384        VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program......................................    2900-AG91 
3385        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 
3386        1. Payment to the Wife or Husband of an Incompetent Veteran 2. Legal Custodian........    2900-AB76 
3387        Apportionment of Benefits to Dependents; Payment of Cost of Veteran's Maintenance in                
            Institution; Recommendation for Payment...............................................    2900-AC10 
3388        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Orthopedic System...............................    2900-AE91 
3389        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Mental Disorders....................................    2900-AF01 
3390        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders....    2900-AF23 
3391        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Digestive System....................................    2900-AF24 
3392        Reduction of Debt Through the Performance of Work-Study Services......................    2900-AF29 
3393        Reservists' Education; The Persian Gulf Conflict Supplemental Authorization and                     
            Personnel Benefits Act of 1991 and the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve...........    2900-AF33 
3394        Reservists' Education; Commencing Date of Award of Educational Assistance.............    2900-AF74 
3395        Veterans' Education; Suspension and Discontinuance of Payments........................    2900-AF85 
3396        Veterans' Education; Suspension and Discontinuance of Payments Under the Post-Vietnam               
            Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program..........................................    2900-AG04 
3397        Reservists' Education; Suspension and Discontinuance of Payments Under the Montgomery               
            GI Bill--Selected Reserve.............................................................    2900-AG05 
3398        Veterans' Education; Implementation of the Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 and the                   
            National Defense Authorization Act for 1993...........................................    2900-AG22 
3399        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  
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3400        Reservists' Education; Implementation of the Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 and the                 
            National Defense Authorization Act of 1993............................................    2900-AG24 
3401        Veterans' Training Under the Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Act.    2900-AG56 
3402        Disability or Death Due to Hospitalization, Etc.......................................    2900-AG84 
3403        Reservists' Education: Implementation of the Department of Defense Authorization Act                
            for 1994..............................................................................    2900-AG96 
3404        Further Increases in Rates Payable in the Educational Assistance Test Program.........    2900-AG98 
3405        Veterans Education: Qualifying for the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty Through                     
            Service in the Selected Reserves......................................................    2900-AH08 
3406        Determination of Incompetency and Competency..........................................    2900-AH10 
3407        Veterans Education: Time Limits for Matriculation.....................................    2900-AH13 
3408        Veterans Education: Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill Active                   
            Duty, 1994-95.........................................................................    2900-AH14 
3409        Reservist Education: Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected               
            Reserve...............................................................................    2900-AH15 
3410        Eligibility Reporting Requirements....................................................    2900-AH18 
3411        Individual Unemployability............................................................    2900-AH21 
3412        Loan Guaranty: Authority To Close VA-Guaranteed Loans on an Automatic Basis,                        
            Withdrawal of Automatic Processing Authority and Elimination of Late Reporting Waivers    2900-AH23 
3413        Veterans Education: Implementation of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994...    2900-AH31 
3414        Veteran Education: Course Measurement and Effective Date for the Award of Educational               
            Assistance............................................................................    2900-AH39 
3415        SC for Dental Disabilities............................................................    2900-AH41 
3416        Medical Evidence......................................................................    2900-AH42 
3417        Vision................................................................................    2900-AH43 
3418        Examinations..........................................................................    2900-AH48 
3419        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR): Part 801, Veterans                    
            Affairs Acquisition Regulation System.................................................    2900-AH28 
3420        Rules of Practice: Medical Opinions...................................................    2900-AG90 
3421        Appeals Regulations: Rules of Practice; Board of Veterans' Appeals Administrative                   
            Procedures Improvement Act of 1994....................................................    2900-AH16 
3422        Rules of Practice; Hearings...........................................................    2900-AG07 
3423        Headstone and Marker Inscription Policy...............................................    2900-AH45 
3424        State Cemetery Grants: Aid to States for Establishment, Expansion and Improvement of                
            Veterans Cemeteries...................................................................    2900-AH46 
3425        Waiver: Erroneous Payment of Pay and Allowances.......................................    2900-AG94 
3426        Interest..............................................................................    2900-AH24 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3427        Confidentiality of Certain Medical Records............................................    2900-AE28 
3428        Health Professionals' Educational Assistance Program..................................    2900-AF87 
3429        Contract Program for Veterans With Alcohol and Drug Dependency Disorders..............    2900-AG58 
3430        Full Disclosure of Beneficiary's Income and Assets....................................    2900-AD35 
3431        Loan Guaranty: Title Evidence Requirements and Occupancy Requirements for Conveyance                
            of Properties to VA...................................................................    2900-AE20 
3432        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Cardiovascular System...........................    2900-AE40 
3433        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Endocrine System................................    2900-AE41 
3434        Reservists' Education; PL 101-237 and the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve........    2900-AE43 
3435        Acceptance of Partial Payments; Indemnification of Default............................    2900-AE60 
3436        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Gynecological System............................    2900-AE72 
3437        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Muscular System.................................    2900-AE89 
3438        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Respiratory System..............................    2900-AE94 
3439        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Systemic Conditions.................................    2900-AE95 
3440        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Skin............................................    2900-AF00 
3441        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Hemic and Lymphatic System......................    2900-AF02 
3442        Line of Duty..........................................................................    2900-AF03 
3443        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Diseases of the Ear and Other Sense Organs..........    2900-AF22 
3444        Amendments to Training and Rehabilitation Programs....................................    2900-AG00 
3445        Loan Guaranty: Implementation of Public Laws 102-547, 103-66, 103-78, 103-325, 103-                 
            353, and 103-446......................................................................    2900-AG14 
3446        Revised Definition of Net Value and Revised Criteria for Pre-Foreclosure Debt Waivers.    2900-AG20 
3447        Dependents and Veterans Education: Mitigating Circumstances and Other Miscellaneous                 
            Amendments............................................................................   2900-AG63  
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3448        Evidence Requirements.................................................................    2900-AG85 
3449        Chronic Fatigue Syndrome..............................................................    2900-AG86 
3450        Claims Based on Exposure to Ionizing Radiation (Lymphomas Other Than Hodgkin's Disease              
            and Cancer of the Rectum).............................................................    2900-AG99 
3451        Disease Subject to Presumptive Service Connection (Radiation Risk Activity)...........    2900-AH04 
3452        Fibromyalgia..........................................................................    2900-AH05 
3453        Claims Based on Exposure to Ionizing Radiation (Radiogenic Diseases)..................    2900-AH07 
3454        Special Monthly Compensation Ratings..................................................    2900-AH09 
3455        Delegation of Authority to Provide Relief on Account of Administrative Error..........    2900-AH19 
3456        Reductions and Discontinuances (Federal Employee's Compensation)......................    2900-AH20 
3457        National Service Life Insurance (NSLI) Health Requirements............................    2900-AH22 
3458        Veterans Education: Establishing Eligibility Under Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty)...    2900-AH25 
3459        Reductions and Discontinuances (Federal Employees' Compensation)......................    2900-AH29 
3460        Reservists Education: Implementation of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994.    2900-AH32 
3461        Veterans Education: The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 and Post-Vietnam Era              
            Veterans Educational Assistance Program...............................................    2900-AH33 
3462        Redesignation of Authority Citation and Other References..............................    2900-AH34 
3463        Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994.............................................    2900-AH36 
3464        Special Allowance Payable Under Section 156 of PL 97-377..............................    2900-AH37 
3465        Examinations..........................................................................    2900-AH38 
3466        Retired Reservist Service Group Life Insurance........................................    2900-AH40 
3467        Compensation for Disability Resulting From Hospitalization, Treatment, Examination, or              
            Vocational Rehabilitation.............................................................    2900-AH44 
3468        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Loan Guaranty and Vocational                 
            Rehabilitation and Counseling Programs................................................    2900-AG65 
3469        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Service Contracting and                      
            Contract Clauses......................................................................    2900-AG67 
3470        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR): Administrative Changes..    2900-AH27 
3471        Appeals Regulations; Rules of Practice................................................    2900-AE78 
3472        Rules of Practice: Waiver of Consideration of Evidence by Agency of Original                        
            Jurisdiction..........................................................................    2900-AH47 
3473        Burial and Headstone or Marker Eligibility............................................    2900-AH11 
3474        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Federally Assisted Education Programs and               
            Activities............................................................................    2900-AB51 
3475        Operation of Child Care Centers at VA Facilities......................................    2900-AD48 
3476        FOIA: Receipt of Electronically Transmitted Facsimile Request or Appeal; Time Limit on              
            Right of Administrative Appeal; and No Record as Adverse Determination................    2900-AF62 
3477        Contact Person for Missing Children: Official Mail Program............................    2900-AG75 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3478        Confidentiality of Health Care Quality Assurance Reviews..............................    2900-AG01 
3479        Health Professionals Education Assistance Program.....................................    2900-AG68 
3480        Transitional Housing Loan Program.....................................................    2900-AG82 
3481        Eligibility for Outpatient Services...................................................    2900-AG87 
3482        Counseling for Women Veterans.........................................................    2900-AG88 
3483        Eligibility for Hospital, Domiciliary or Nursing Home Care of Persons Discharged or                 
            Released From Active Military, Naval, or Air Service..................................    2900-AG89 
3484        Payment for Outpatient Medical Services Provided by Non-VA Providers..................    2900-AG92 
3485        Expanded Remote Access to Computerized Veterans Claims Records by Accredited                        
            Representatives.......................................................................    2900-AH01 
3486        Compliance With Civil Rights Provisions...............................................    2900-AC72 
3487        Disability or Death From Hospitalization, Medical or Surgical Treatment...............    2900-AF27 
3488        Loan Guaranty; Credit Underwriting Standards and Procedures for Processing VA                       
            Guaranteed Loans......................................................................    2900-AF39 
3489        Implementing Statutory Changes........................................................    2900-AF48 
3490        Service-Disabled Veterans' Insurance..................................................    2900-AF69 
3491        Interest on Premiums In Arrears.......................................................    2900-AF71 
3492        Reasonable Doubt......................................................................    2900-AF97 
3493        Disability or Death From Hospitalization, Medical or Surgical Treatment...............    2900-AG12 
3494        Claims Based on Chronic Effects of Exposure to Vesicant Agents........................   2900-AG29  
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3495        Increase in Amount of Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance...............................    2900-AG36 
3496        Supplemental Service-Disabled Veterans' Insurance (S-DVI).............................    2900-AG37 
3497        Increased Coverage for Servicemen's and Veterans' Group Life Insurance................    2900-AG38 
3498        Disability Due to Impaired Hearing....................................................    2900-AG44 
3499        Exclusions From Income................................................................    2900-AG47 
3500        Accrued Benefits......................................................................    2900-AG48 
3501        Examinations..........................................................................    2900-AG50 
3502        Increase in Attorneys' Fees...........................................................    2900-AG55 
3503        Dependents' Educational Assistance; Certification.....................................    2900-AG74 
3504        Hearing Officers......................................................................    2900-AG79 
3505        Claims Based on Service in Vietnam....................................................    2900-AG80 
3506        Exclusions From Income (Tribal Trust Land Income).....................................    2900-AG83 
3507        Veterans' Education: Approval of Courses Offered in Guam and American Samoa...........    2900-AG93 
3508        Veterans' Education: Approval of Work-Experience Courses..............................    2900-AG95 
3509        Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Genital-Urinary System (Special Monthly                           
            Compensation).........................................................................    2900-AG97 
3510        Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993.............................................    2900-AH02 
3511        National Service Life Insurance Policy Loans..........................................    2900-AH03 
3512        Veterans' Education: Waiver of Two-Year Operation Requirement.........................    2900-AH06 
3513        Exclusions From Income (RECA payments)................................................    2900-AH12 
3514        Vocation Rehabilitation: Increase in Rates of Subsistence Allowance Payable...........    2900-AH17 
3515        Compensation for Certain Undiagnosed Illnesses........................................    2900-AH35 
3516        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Service Contracting............    2900-AC86 
3517        Acquisition Regulation: Contractor Qualifications.....................................    2900-AE16 
3518        Department of VA Acquisition Regulation--Changes to Synopsizing Procedures, Bond                    
            Requirements, Procurement of Architect-Engineer Services, & Contract Clauses..........    2900-AG40 
3519        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Contract Modification..........    2900-AG64 
3520        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Department of Veterans Affairs               
            Acquisition Regulations System........................................................    2900-AG66 
3521        Appeals Regulations; Rules of Practice................................................    2900-AF54 
3522        Rules of Practice; Representation.....................................................    2900-AG08 
3523        Appeals Regulations; Rules of Practice................................................    2900-AG09 
3524        New Restrictions on Lobbying..........................................................    2900-AE74 
3525        Revocation of Delegation To Issue Subpoenas Pursuant to 38 USC 3311 and Specify                     
            Permissible Methods of Service........................................................    2900-AE77 
3526        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and              
            Local Governments (Thresholds)........................................................    2900-AH26 
3527        Release of VA Lists of Names and Addresses and Penalty Procedures for Unauthorized Use    2900-AC63 
3528        Standards for Program Evaluation......................................................    2900-AE30 
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3378. AID TO STATES FOR CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES AND GRANTS 
TO STATES FOR CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF STATE HOME FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

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 
[[Page 23884]] 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                           11/00/95
NPRM                            05/00/96

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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3379. EMPLOYEE FIDUCIARIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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: Ronald Weaver, Program Analyst (274), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 275-5249

RIN: 2900-AB50
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3380. REVISION OF DECISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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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3381. DELEGATION OF SUBPOENA AUTHORITY AND DESCRIPTION OF MEANS OF 
SERVICE

Priority:  Other Significant

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 of 
service.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Burke, Attorney (023B), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-6339

RIN: 2900-AH00



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   VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

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3382. 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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 23885]] 

Agency Contact: Roscoe Butler, 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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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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3383. CHAMPVA REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lyle Durbin, 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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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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3384. VA HOMELESS PROVIDERS GRANT AND PER DIEM PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

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.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger J. Casey (111C), Homeless Specialist, Department 
of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7313

RIN: 2900-AG91
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3385. 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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald Weaver, Program Analyst (274), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 275-5249

RIN: 2900-AB75
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3386. 1. PAYMENT TO THE WIFE OR HUSBAND OF AN INCOMPETENT VETERAN 
2. LEGAL CUSTODIAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 [[Page 23886]] 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

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NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald Weaver, Program Analyst (274), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 275-5249

RIN: 2900-AB76
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3387. APPORTIONMENT OF BENEFITS TO DEPENDENTS; PAYMENT OF COST OF 
VETERAN'S MAINTENANCE IN INSTITUTION; RECOMMENDATION FOR PAYMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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: Ronald C. Weaver, Program Analyst (274), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 275-5249

RIN: 2900-AC10
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3388. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE ORTHOPEDIC SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/28/90                    55 FR 53315
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/26/91
NPRM                            06/00/95

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
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3389. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--MENTAL DISORDERS

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20170
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            06/00/95

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-AF01
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3390. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND 
CONVULSIVE DISORDERS

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20169
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            06/00/95

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


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3391. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20168
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            06/00/95

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
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3392. REDUCTION OF DEBT THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK-STUDY 
SERVICES

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/95

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
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3393. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; THE PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT SUPPLEMENTAL 
AUTHORIZATION AND PERSONNEL BENEFITS ACT OF 1991 AND THE MONTGOMERY GI 
BILL--SELECTED RESERVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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3394. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; COMMENCING DATE OF AWARD OF 
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95

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-AF74
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3395. VETERANS' EDUCATION; SUSPENSION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF 
PAYMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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. [[Page 23888]] 

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/95

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
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3396. VETERANS' EDUCATION; SUSPENSION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF 
PAYMENTS UNDER THE POST-VIETNAM ERA VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95

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-AG04
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3397. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; SUSPENSION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF 
PAYMENTS UNDER THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL--SELECTED RESERVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95

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, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG05
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3398. VETERANS' EDUCATION; IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VETERANS' BENEFITS 
ACT OF 1992 AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR 1993

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/95

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-AG22
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3399. VETERANS' EDUCATION; VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT OF 1992 AND THE 
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1993 IN THE POST-VIETNAM ERA 
VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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, 
[[Page 23889]] Active Duty. These regulations will implement these two 
laws with respect to VEAP.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/95

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-AG23
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3400. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VETERANS' 
BENEFITS ACT OF 1992 AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1993

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/95

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-AG24
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3401. VETERANS' TRAINING UNDER THE SERVICE MEMBERS OCCUPATIONAL 
CONVERSION AND TRAINING ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95

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, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG56
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3402. DISABILITY OR DEATH DUE TO HOSPITALIZATION, ETC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

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
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3403. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 
DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR 1994

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 23890]] 

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
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3404. FURTHER INCREASES IN RATES PAYABLE IN THE EDUCATIONAL 
ASSISTANCE TEST PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/95

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
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3405. VETERANS EDUCATION: QUALIFYING FOR THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL - 
ACTIVE DUTY THROUGH SERVICE IN THE SELECTED RESERVES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/95

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-AH08
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3406. DETERMINATION OF INCOMPETENCY AND COMPETENCY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

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
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3407. VETERANS EDUCATION: TIME LIMITS FOR MATRICULATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH13
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3408. VETERANS EDUCATION: INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER THE 
MONTGOMERY GI BILL ACTIVE DUTY, 1994-95

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 [[Page 23891]] 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95

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 Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AH14
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3409. RESERVIST EDUCATION: INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER THE 
MONTGOMERY GI BILL--SELECTED RESERVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/95

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-AH15
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3410. ELIGIBILITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH18
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3411. INDIVIDUAL UNEMPLOYABILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH21
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3412. LOAN GUARANTY: AUTHORITY TO CLOSE VA-GUARANTEED LOANS ON AN 
AUTOMATIC BASIS, WITHDRAWAL OF AUTOMATIC PROCESSING AUTHORITY AND 
ELIMINATION OF LATE REPORTING WAIVERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 requirements 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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 [[Page 23892]] Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AH23
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3413.  VETERANS EDUCATION: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VETERANS 
BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-466; PL 103-337

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.3333; 38 CFR 21.4137; 38 CFR 21.4152; 38 CFR 
21.4155; 38 CFR 21.4200; 38 CFR 21.4201; 38 CFR 21.4252; 38 CFR 
21.4256; 38 CFR 21.4260; 38 CFR 21.4279; 38 CFR 21.7020; 38 CFR 
21.7045; 38 CFR 21.7120; 38 CFR 21.4820; 38 CFR 21.4822

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 and the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 contain 
provisions that affect the various education programs VA administers. 
This includes making flight training a permanent part of many of these 
programs and providing for approval of courses leading to alternate 
teacher certification. This proposal will acquaint the public with the 
way in which VA will implement these programs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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-AH31
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3414.  VETERAN EDUCATION: COURSE MEASUREMENT AND EFFECTIVE 
DATE FOR THE AWARD OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-446; PL 103-337

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4273; 38 CFR 21.7131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans Benefits Act of 1992 contains many provisions 
that affect the educational programs VA administers. The National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 contains a provision 
that affects the eligibility of voluntarily discharged individuals for 
the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty. This proposal includes revised 
regulations governing the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty needed to 
implement a portion of those Acts and, thus, will acquaint the public 
with the way VA intends to administer certain provisions of those Acts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95

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-AH39
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3415.  SC FOR DENTAL DISABILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1151

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To clarify the term ``reasonable period of service'' (Manio 
v. Brown)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH41
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3416.  MEDICAL EVIDENCE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1151

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To clarify the definition of medical evidence on file at time 
of death (Hayes v. Brown).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH42
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
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3417.  VISION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1151

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the vision portion of the rating schedule to provide 
current medical terminology, clarify ambiguous evaluation criteria and 
add medical conditions not presently in the rating schedule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH43
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   VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

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3418.  EXAMINATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 5125

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.326

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing to amend its 
adjudication regulations regarding when a VA medical examination will 
be authorized and when a compensation or pension claim may be raised 
without a VA examination. Recent legislation and regulatory 
[[Page 23893]] changes have expanded the number of situations in which 
a claim may be based without a VA examination. The intended effect of 
the proposal is to rewrite the examination rule for clarity.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration (211B), 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH48
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   OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND MATERIEL MANAGEMENT

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3419.  DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION 
REGULATION (VAAR): PART 801, VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION 
SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the dollar thresholds specified in VAAR 
801.602-70, legal/technical review requirements to be met prior to 
contract execution. Many of the dollar thresholds are unrealistically 
low, given the economy and the volume of contractual actions VA 
contracting officers execute. These dollar thresholds hinder the 
ability of VA contracting officers to execute many of the documents and 
award contracts in a timely manner. This rule is consistent with the 
Department's goal of enhancing its competitiveness in the health care 
industry and this administration's commitment to streamline the 
bureaucracy.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sherry Patton (95A), Senior Procurement Analyst, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Ofc. of Acquisition & Material 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 523-3424

RIN: 2900-AH28
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   BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS

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3420. RULES OF PRACTICE: MEDICAL OPINIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

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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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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   BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS

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3421. APPEALS REGULATIONS: RULES OF PRACTICE; BOARD OF VETERANS' 
APPEALS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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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 NE., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 233-2978

RIN: 2900-AH16
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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   BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS/CONTRACT APPEALS BOARD

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3422. RULES OF PRACTICE; HEARINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 7102; 38 USC 7104; 38 USC 7105; 38 
USC 7105A; 38 USC 7107; 38 USC 5711

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                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Counsel to the Chairman (01C), 
[[Page 23894]] Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, 202 233-2978

RIN: 2900-AG07
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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   NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM

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3423.  HEADSTONE AND MARKER INSCRIPTION POLICY

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 2306

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.630; 38 CFR 1.632

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule revises 38 CFR, section 1,630 to implement 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations on its inscription 
policy for use on government-provided headstones or markers. The 
amendment formalizes and updates previous and current policies to 
reflect changes in VA's Simplified Inscription Policy based on 
inscription information authorized at Government (specific valor 
awards) or at private (additional inscription items) expense. The rule 
is published as proposed in the Federal Register to provide information 
to the public on expanded inscription policy for government-furnished 
headstones and markers. A 60-day public comment period is provided. It 
is subject to the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act and 
E.O. 12866 as the rule is an interpretation of statute as approved by 
the then-Administrator now Secretary of Veterans Affairs in 1974. The 
proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities and only individual VA 
beneficiaries could be directly affected.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ken Greenberg, Program Analyst (402B1), NCS 
Communications Division, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-5179

RIN: 2900-AH45
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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   NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM

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3424.  STATE CEMETERY GRANTS: AID TO STATES FOR 
ESTABLISHMENT, EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF VETERANS CEMETERIES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  38 USC 2408

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 39.1; 38 CFR 39.2; 38 CFR 39.3; 38 CFR 39.7; 38 
CFR 39.8; 38 CFR 39.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule revises 38 CFR, part 39, to amend 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations for the State Cemetery 
Grants Program to implement and update information on program 
requirements and the application process for participants. The 
amendment formalizes new standards and provides guidance on how states 
may obtain funding for grants to expand, establish, or improve State 
veterans cemeteries. The rule is published as proposed in the Federal 
Register to provide information to the public on how to apply for 
Federal funding for state veterans cemeteries. A 60-day public comment 
period is provided. It is subject to the requirements of the 
Administrative Procedures Act and E.O. 12866 as the rule is an 
interpretation of statute. The proposed rule will have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities as only those 
states that apply for funding may be direct beneficiaries.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Ken Greenberg, Program Analyst (402B1), NCS 
Communications Division, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-5779

RIN: 2900-AH46
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                Proposed Rule Stage
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   OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES POLICIES AND OVERSIGHT

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3425. WAIVER: ERRONEOUS PAYMENT OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AG94
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3426. INTEREST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 a particular debt, the rate shall remain 
unchanged for the duration of the repayment of that debt.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

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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3427. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN MEDICAL RECORDS

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/26/93                    58 FR 39706
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/93
Final Action                    06/00/95

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, 202 273-6274

RIN: 2900-AE28
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3428. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Informational

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 for all students receiving awards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/29/92                    57 FR 33471
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/92
Final Action                    07/00/95

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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3429. CONTRACT PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUG 
DEPENDENCY DISORDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/05/93                    58 FR 51799
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/93
Final Action                    04/00/95

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
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3430. FULL DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIARY'S INCOME AND ASSETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/26/94                     59 FR 3659
NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald Weaver, Program Analyst (274), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 275-5249

RIN: 2900-AD35


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3431. LOAN GUARANTY: TITLE EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS AND OCCUPANCY 
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTIES TO VA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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3432. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    06/00/95

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
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3433. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    06/00/95

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
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3434. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; PL 101-237 AND THE MONTGOMERY GI 
BILL--SELECTED RESERVE

Priority:  Other Significant

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

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NPRM                            09/02/94                    59 FR 45644
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/94                    59 FR 45645
Final Action                    09/00/95

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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3435. ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL PAYMENTS; INDEMNIFICATION OF DEFAULT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 [[Page 23897]] 

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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3436. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE GYNECOLOGICAL SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    06/00/95

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
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3437. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    06/00/95

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
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3438. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    06/00/95

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
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3439. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--SYSTEMIC CONDITIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    06/00/95

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


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3440. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE SKIN

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    06/00/95

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
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3441. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE HEMIC AND LYMPHATIC 
SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    06/00/95

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
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3442. LINE OF DUTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/01/94                     59 FR 9719
NPRM Comment Period End         05/02/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

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
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3443. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--DISEASES OF THE EAR AND 
OTHER SENSE ORGANS

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                    06/00/95

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
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3444. AMENDMENTS TO TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Graffam, Veterans Claims Examiner (281), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
[[Page 23899]] Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7410

RIN: 2900-AG00
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3445. LOAN GUARANTY: IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC LAWS 102-547, 103-66, 
103-78, 103-325, 103-353, AND 103-446

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a); PL 102-547; PL 103-66; PL 103-78; PL 
103-325; PL 103-353; PL 103-446

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4203; 38 CFR 36.4223; 38 CFR 36.4231; 38 CFR 
36.4232; 38 CFR 36.4243; 38 CFR 36.4254; 38 CFR 36.4302; 38 CFR 
36.4306; 38 CFR 36.4311; 38 CFR 36.4312; 38 CFR 36.4320; 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. VA is also amending its 
regulations in the areas of manufactured housing certifications, 
conveyance of properties notwithstanding overbids, restoration of 
entitlement in certain cases to comply with Public Laws 103-66, 103-78, 
1003-325, 103-353, and 103-446.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AG14
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3446. REVISED DEFINITION OF NET VALUE AND REVISED CRITERIA FOR PRE-
FORECLOSURE DEBT WAIVERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/22/93                    58 FR 49251
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/93
Final Action                    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
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3447. DEPENDENTS AND VETERANS EDUCATION: MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES 
AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/24/94                    59 FR 32671
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

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-AG63
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3448. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              09/08/94                    59 FR 46337
Final Action                    06/00/95

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


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3449. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/29/94                    59 FR 60901
Final Action                    06/00/95

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
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3450. CLAIMS BASED ON EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION (LYMPHOMAS 
OTHER THAN HODGKIN'S DISEASE AND CANCER OF THE RECTUM)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/25/94                    59 FR 60576
NPRM Comment Period End         01/24/95
Final Action                    06/00/95

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
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3451. DISEASE SUBJECT TO PRESUMPTIVE SERVICE CONNECTION (RADIATION 
RISK ACTIVITY)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/08/94                    59 FR 46379
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH04
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3452. FIBROMYALGIA

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/00/95

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
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3453. CLAIMS BASED ON EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION (RADIOGENIC 
DISEASES)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Rule changed to Final from Proposed 12-19-94 
per General Counsel.

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
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3454. SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION RATINGS

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/00/95

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
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3455. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE RELIEF ON ACCOUNT OF 
ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 512(a) [[Page 23901]] 

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH19
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3456. REDUCTIONS AND DISCONTINUANCES (FEDERAL EMPLOYEE'S 
COMPENSATION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH20
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3457. NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE (NSLI) HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH22
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3458.  VETERANS EDUCATION: ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY UNDER 
MONTGOMERY GI BILL (ACTIVE DUTY)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3012

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7042

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Individuals seeking to establish eligibility for educational 
assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty through a 
combination of active duty service and service in the Selected Reserve 
are required by statute to enter the Selected Reserve within one year 
of discharge from active duty. Although VA has included almost all 
eligibility requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations, even those 
expressly stated in statute, this requirement has not been included. 
This has caused confusion among users of regulations. By including this 
requirement, the confusion will be eliminated.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/00/95

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-AH25
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3459.  REDUCTIONS AND DISCONTINUANCES (FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' 
COMPENSATION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1151

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Where FECA is elected, VA payments will be discontinued at 
end of month in which FECA election is received.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH29
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3460.  RESERVISTS EDUCATION: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VETERANS 
BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-446

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7520; 38 CFR 21.7700; 38 CFR 21.7620

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 contains 
provisions that affect the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve. This 
includes making flight training a permanent part of this program and 
providing for approval of courses leading to alternative teacher 
certification. These revised regulations will acquaint the public with 
the way in which VA will implement those provisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    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-AH32


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3461.  VETERANS EDUCATION: THE VETERANS BENEFITS 
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994 AND POST-VIETNAM ERA VETERANS EDUCATIONAL 
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-446

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.5021; 38 CFR 21.5150; 38 CFR 21.5200; 38 CFR 
21.5250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 contains 
provisions that affect the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational 
Assistance Program (VEAP). This includes making flight training a 
permanent part of this program and providing for approval of courses 
leading to alternative teacher certification. These revised regulations 
will acquaint the public with the way in which VA will implement those 
provisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    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-AH33
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3462.  REDESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY CITATION AND OTHER 
REFERENCES

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  PL 103-337

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4005; 38 CFR 21.4009; 38 CFR 21.4020; 38 CFR 
21.4022; 38 CFR 21.4134; 38 CFR 21.4136; 38 CFR 21.4137; 38 CFR 
21.4151; 38 CFR 21.4201; 38 CFR 21.4206; 38 CFR 21.4207; 38 CFR 
21.4209; 38 CFR 21.4251; 38 CFR 21.4263; 38 CFR 21.7042; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 
redesignated the chapter in title 10, U.S. Code, governing the 
Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve. The chapter number has been 
changed from 106 to 1606. Furthermore, the numbers of the sections in 
the chapter have also been changed. References to these section numbers 
contained in regulations must, therefore, be revised. References to the 
section numbers contained in authority citations must also be changed.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH34
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3463.  VETERANS BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1151

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 2.67; 38 CFR 3.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To implement the provisions of the Veterans Benefits 
Improvement Act of 1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH36
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3464.  SPECIAL ALLOWANCE PAYABLE UNDER SECTION 156 OF PL 
97-377

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1151

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.812

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To provide special allowance under section 156 of Public Law 
97-377.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH37
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3465.  EXAMINATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1151

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.157

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To increase the number of situations in which a private 
physicians statement can be accepted without confirmation by VA 
examination.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH38
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3466.  RETIRED RESERVIST SERVICE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 1965 to 1979; PL 103-337

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 9.1; 38 CFR 9.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 651 of Public Law 103-337 extended Servicemen's Group 
Life Insurance eligibility to persons transferred to the Retired 
Reserve of a uniformed service under the temporary special retirement 
authority provided in section 1331(a) of title 10 United States Code. 
Under the law, eligibility was extended only to Retired Reservists who 
had 20 years of creditable service. Regulations are being amended to 
reflect this change.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined [[Page 23903]] 

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne Derrick, Attorney/Advisor (290B), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 8079, Philadelphia, PA 19101, 215 951-5711

RIN: 2900-AH40
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3467.  COMPENSATION FOR DISABILITY RESULTING FROM 
HOSPITALIZATION, TREATMENT, EXAMINATION, OR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.358

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To reflect that the former rule regarding payment under 38 
USC 1151 precluded payment under certain circumstances and remove these 
prohibitions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge (211B), Consultant, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration (211B), 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH44
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3468. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--LOAN 
GUARANTY AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/14/94                     59 FR 6942
NPRM Comment Period End         04/15/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

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 (95A), Senior Procurement Analyst, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 523-3424

RIN: 2900-AG65
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3469. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--
SERVICE CONTRACTING AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                    06/00/95

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 (95A), Senior Procurement Analyst, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420, 202 523-3424

RIN: 2900-AG67
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Final Rule Stage
  
______________________________________________________________________

   OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND MATERIEL MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

3470.  DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION 
REGULATION (VAAR): ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 801; 48 CFR 814; 48 CFR 833; 48 CFR 836; 48 CFR 
852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will correct and update office names and 
designations due to administrative changes within the Department. It 
will also correct monetary thresholds for scarce/specialized medical 
contracts, reviews which are listed in error, and small purchase 
thresholds to be consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Ranes, Senior Procurement Analyst, Department 
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 
523-3424

RIN: 2900-AH27
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Final Rule Stage
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______________________________________________________________________

   BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS

______________________________________________________________________

3471. APPEALS REGULATIONS; RULES OF PRACTICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 [[Page 23904]] 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
Final Action                    00/00/00

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
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Final Rule Stage
  
______________________________________________________________________

   BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS

______________________________________________________________________

3472.  RULES OF PRACTICE: WAIVER OF CONSIDERATION OF 
EVIDENCE BY AGENCY OF ORIGINAL JURISDICTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 20.1304(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans' Appeals will amend its Rules of 
Practice to clarify that representatives, as well as appellants, may 
waive agency of original jurisdiction consideration of evidence 
submitted directly to the Board.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH47
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Final Rule Stage
  
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM

______________________________________________________________________

3473. BURIAL AND HEADSTONE OR MARKER ELIGIBILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ken Greenberg, Program Analyst (402B1), NCS 
Communications Division, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 273-5179

RIN: 2900-AH11
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Final Rule Stage
  
______________________________________________________________________

    
   OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

______________________________________________________________________

3474. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX UNDER FEDERALLY 
ASSISTED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

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:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

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, 202 482-6715

RIN: 2900-AB51
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Final Rule Stage
  
______________________________________________________________________

   OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES

______________________________________________________________________

3475. OPERATION OF CHILD CARE CENTERS AT VA FACILITIES

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  38 USC 7809

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.162

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 7809 of title 38 authorizes Veterans Canteen Service 
to operate child care centers at VA facilities. However, child care 
centers will be established under 38 USC section 8122 (VA Leasing 
Authority), 40 USC section 490b (Trible Amendment), and 38 USC section 
8161 et seq. (Enhanced-Use Leasing Authority) under the direction of 
the ASCMD (Associate Chief Medical Director) for Operations. The 
[[Page 23905]] establishment of child care centers will be based on 
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 children 
of VA employees and, to the extent space is available, to the children 
of employees of other Federal agencies and children of employees of 
institutions affiliated with the VA where consistent with law. Also, 
these centers should provide an incentive for personnel recruitment. VA 
Manual Provisions will prescribe the requirements and standards for the 
operation of VA child care centers.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

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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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Final Rule Stage
  
______________________________________________________________________

   OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES POLICIES AND OVERSIGHT

______________________________________________________________________

3476. FOIA: RECEIPT OF ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED FACSIMILE REQUEST 
OR APPEAL; TIME LIMIT ON RIGHT OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL; AND NO RECORD AS 
ADVERSE DETERMINATION

Priority:  Informational

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:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Epps, Management Analyst (045A4), Information 
Management Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Policy 
and Program Assistance, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
202 535-8265

RIN: 2900-AF62
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Final Rule Stage
  
______________________________________________________________________

   OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES POLICIES AND OVERSIGHT

______________________________________________________________________


3477. CONTACT PERSON FOR MISSING CHILDREN: OFFICIAL MAIL PROGRAM

Priority:  Informational

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:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roslynd Stewart, Management Analyst (045A4), 
Information Management Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office 
of Policy and Program Assistance, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20420, 202 523-8949

RIN: 2900-AG75



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3478. CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEWS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.500 to 1.541

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/24/94                    59 FR 53354
Final Action Effective          01/23/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Galen L. Barbour, M.D., 202 535-7330

RIN: 2900-AG01
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3479. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.607(c)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/16/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charlotte F. Beason, 202 535-7527

RIN: 2900-AG68
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3480. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17 [[Page 23906]] 

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/29/94                    59 FR 49579
Final Action Effective          09/29/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frederick Lee, 804 722-9961

RIN: 2900-AG82
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3481. ELIGIBILITY FOR OUTPATIENT SERVICES

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.60

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Regulatory statute 
not necessary.                  01/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wanda Elam(161B), 202 535-7659

RIN: 2900-AG87
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3482. COUNSELING FOR WOMEN VETERANS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.57

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - There is no need for 
regulatory statute.             01/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wanda Elam(161B), 202 535-7659

RIN: 2900-AG88
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3483. ELIGIBILITY FOR HOSPITAL, DOMICILIARY OR NURSING HOME CARE OF 
PERSONS DISCHARGED OR RELEASED FROM ACTIVE MILITARY, NAVAL, OR AIR 
SERVICE

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No regulatory 
statute is necessary.           01/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wanda Elam(161B), 202 535-7659

RIN: 2900-AG89
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3484. PAYMENT FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY NON-VA 
PROVIDERS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.60

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn -In planning stages to 
revise outpatient payment 
methodology                     01/26/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Betty J. Wiseman, 202 535-7385

RIN: 2900-AG92
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3485. EXPANDED REMOTE ACCESS TO COMPUTERIZED VETERANS CLAIMS 
RECORDS BY ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/14/94                    59 FR 47082

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Corzatt, 202 273-6382

RIN: 2900-AH01
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3486. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS PROVISIONS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.324

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/20/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Graffam, 202 273-7410

RIN: 2900-AC72
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3487. DISABILITY OR DEATH FROM HOSPITALIZATION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL 
TREATMENT

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/17/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF27
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3488. LOAN GUARANTY; CREDIT UNDERWRITING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES 
FOR PROCESSING VA GUARANTEED LOANS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4337

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/27/94                    59 FR 49199

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judith A. Caden, 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AF39
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3489. IMPLEMENTING STATUTORY CHANGES

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/02/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Graffamn, 202 273-7410

RIN: 2900-AF48
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3490. SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS' INSURANCE

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)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/22/94                    59 FR 60076

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer(29), 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AF69


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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23907]]
3491. INTEREST ON PREMIUMS IN ARREARS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8.22 (Revision)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action will be 
taken at this time.             04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer(29), 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AF71
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3492. REASONABLE DOUBT

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.102

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AF97
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3493. DISABILITY OR DEATH FROM HOSPITALIZATION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL 
TREATMENT

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.3581(b)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Subject covered by 
another regulation.             02/16/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG12
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3494. CLAIMS BASED ON CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO VESICANT 
AGENTS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.16

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/18/94                    59 FR 42497
Final Action Effective          01/06/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG29
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3495. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF VETERANS' MORTGAGE LIFE INSURANCE

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8.2; 38 CFR 8.4

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/21/94                    59 FR 59921

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer(29), 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AG36
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3496. SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS' INSURANCE (S-DVI)

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer(29), 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AG37
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3497. INCREASED COVERAGE FOR SERVICEMEN'S AND VETERANS' GROUP LIFE 
INSURANCE

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)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer(29), 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AG38
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3498. DISABILITY DUE TO IMPAIRED HEARING

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.385

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/25/94                    59 FR 60650
Final Action Effective          12/27/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Roberts, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG44
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3499. EXCLUSIONS FROM INCOME

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.272(q)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/06/94                    59 FR 45975
Final Action Effective          10/06/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG47
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3500. ACCRUED BENEFITS

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG48
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3501. EXAMINATIONS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.326

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/14/94                    59 FR 35851
Final Action Effective          08/05/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Thornberry, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG50
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)         Completed/Longterm Actions
  
______________________________________________________________________

3502. INCREASE IN ATTORNEYS' FEES

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4276; 38 CFR 36.4313 [[Page 23908]] 

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/22/94                    59 FR 48565
Final Action Effective          10/24/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leonard Levy, 202 273-7344

RIN: 2900-AG55
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3503. DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE; CERTIFICATION

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.807(a)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/06/94                    59 FR 62584
Final Action Effective          12/06/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG74
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3504. HEARING OFFICERS

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/22/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Thornberry, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG79
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3505. CLAIMS BASED ON SERVICE IN VIETNAM

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/28/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG80
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3506. EXCLUSIONS FROM INCOME (TRIBAL TRUST LAND INCOME)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.262; 38 CFR 3.272

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/25/94                    59 FR 37695
Final Action Effective          01/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, 202 272-7212

RIN: 2900-AG83
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3507. VETERANS' EDUCATION: APPROVAL OF COURSES OFFERED IN GUAM AND 
AMERICAN SAMOA

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4250

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AG93
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3508. VETERANS' EDUCATION: APPROVAL OF WORK-EXPERIENCE COURSES

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4265

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AG95
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3509. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES: GENITAL-URINARY SYSTEM 
(SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/08/94                    59 FR 46338
Final Action Effective          09/08/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AG97
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3510. OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1993

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.551

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/06/94                    59 FR 62584
Final Action Effective          08/10/93

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don England, 202 273-7212

RIN: 2900-AH02
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3511. NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY LOANS

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8.28(Revision)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/21/94                    59 FR 65717

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Hosmer (29), 215 951-5710

RIN: 2900-AH03
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3512. VETERANS' EDUCATION: WAIVER OF TWO-YEAR OPERATION REQUIREMENT

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4251

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH06
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3513. EXCLUSIONS FROM INCOME (RECA PAYMENTS)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.261(a)(38); 38 CFR 3.262(w); 38 CFR 3.272(s); 
38 CFR 3.275(b) [[Page 23909]] 

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/10/95                     60 FR 2522
Final Action Effective          10/05/90

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge (211B), 202 273-7218

RIN: 2900-AH12
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3514. VOCATION REHABILITATION: INCREASE IN RATES OF SUBSISTENCE 
ALLOWANCE PAYABLE

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.260

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/24/95                     60 FR 4561
Final Action Effective          10/01/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles A. Graffam, 202 273-7410

RIN: 2900-AH17
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3515.  COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN UNDIAGNOSED ILLNESSES

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501A

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.317; 38 CFR 3.500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To provide compensation benefits for Persian Gulf veterans 
who suffer disability from undiagnosed illness.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          11/02/94
Final Action                    02/03/95                     60 FR 6660

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AH35
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3516. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--
SERVICE CONTRACTING

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 837

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       12/14/94

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, 202 233-5001

RIN: 2900-AC86
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3517. ACQUISITION REGULATION: CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 809

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/08/92

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, 202 233-5001

RIN: 2900-AE16
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3518. DEPARTMENT OF VA ACQUISITION REGULATION--CHANGES TO 
SYNOPSIZING PROCEDURES, BOND REQUIREMENTS, PROCUREMENT OF ARCHITECT-
ENGINEER SERVICES, & CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       12/14/94

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, 202 233-5001

RIN: 2900-AG40
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3519. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--
CONTRACT MODIFICATION

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 843

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       12/14/94

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, 202 233-5001

RIN: 2900-AG64
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3520. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 801

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       12/14/94

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, 202 233-5001

RIN: 2900-AG66
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3521. APPEALS REGULATIONS; RULES OF PRACTICE

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AF54


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[[Page 23910]]
3522. RULES OF PRACTICE; REPRESENTATION

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

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AG08
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3523. APPEALS REGULATIONS; RULES OF PRACTICE

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 19.11; 38 CFR 20.1303

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2900-AG09
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3524. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 45

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Roland Halstead (02D), 202 535-7625

RIN: 2900-AE74
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3525. REVOCATION OF DELEGATION TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS PURSUANT TO 38 
USC 3311 AND SPECIFY PERMISSIBLE METHODS OF SERVICE

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 2.1

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Being covered by RIN 
2900-AH00                       02/24/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Burke, 202 273-6335

RIN: 2900-AE77
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3526.  UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND 
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (THRESHOLDS)

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1712; EO 11541

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 43.36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The common rule increases the dollar threshold for small 
purchases by State and local grantees from $25,000 to $100,000 
consistent with a National Performance Review recommendation.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/94                    59 FR 53706
NPRM Comment Period End         12/27/94
Final Action                    04/19/95                    60 FR 19638
Final Action Effective          05/19/95                    60 FR 19638

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Roland Halstead (02D), Staff Attorney, Office of 
General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Regulations 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202 535-7625

RIN: 2900-AH26
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3527. RELEASE OF VA LISTS OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES AND PENALTY 
PROCEDURES FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.519

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Epps, 202 535-8265

RIN: 2900-AC63
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3528. STANDARDS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.15

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/22/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Enar Sanders, 202 273-5070

RIN: 2900-AE30
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