💼VA Proposes Rule on Pain Evidence for Disability Evaluations
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to revise 38 CFR 4.118, diagnostic code (DC) 7804 ("Scar(s), unstable or painful"), by adding a note clarifying that VA still requires objective evidence of pain when rating a scar as painful. The inclusion of this note would align with current policy and ensure consistent application of the rating criteria.
Learn More🏥Extension of PCAFC for Legacy Participants and Applicants
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, with changes, an interim final rule that amended VA's regulations governing the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and extended the transition period for legacy participants, legacy applicants, and their Family Caregivers (the legacy cohort) through September 30, 2025. This final rule will further extend the transition period for the legacy cohort through September 30, 2028.
Learn More💰VA Update on Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its regulations governing Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI), Family SGLI (FSGLI), and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) to allow an alternate applicant to apply for an Accelerated Benefit in certain circumstances. VA also defines key terms and removes contact information and the reproduction of the Accelerated Benefit application form from the text of the regulations.
Learn More🏛️Notice of Meeting for Advisory Committee on Veterans' Readjustment
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans scheduled for October 21-22, 2025. The sessions will focus on veterans’ needs and effective services for their civilian transition, with public comment opportunities available on the second day.
Learn More🇺🇸Proclamation for National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2025
The proclamation honors American service members who were prisoners of war or are missing in action, celebrating their bravery and sacrifice. It emphasizes the nation's commitment to accounting for missing individuals and supporting their families. The First Lady joins the President in encouraging recognition efforts at all government levels and through private organizations.
Learn More📄Notice on Waiver of VA Compensation or Pension for Military Pay
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Learn More📝Notice on VA Information Collection for Loan Eligibility Requests
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden, and it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Learn More🎓Updates to State Approving Agency Jurisdiction Rule
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) publishes a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend its definitions of the terms "independent study," "distance learning," and "resident learning," and to establish a new term, "standard curriculum." These proposed amendments, which distinguish distance learning from resident learning and independent study from standard curriculum, address concerns from VA stakeholders who view independent study and distance learning as having distinct and separate meanings and clarify State Approving Agency (SAA) jurisdiction over courses taken solely by distance learning.
Learn More📄Notice on Veterans Affairs Information Collection Activity
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden, and it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Learn More📋Notice on Pension Claim Questionnaire for Farm Income
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden, and it includes the actual data collection instrument.
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