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VA | RIN: 2900-AN16 | Publication ID: Spring 2009 |
Title: ●Presumption of Service Connection for Osteoporosis for Former Prisoners of War (POW) | |
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending is adjudication regulations to establish a presumption of service connection for osteoporosis for former Prisoners of War (POWs). This amendment is necessary to implement a decision by the Secretary to establish such a presumption based on scientific studies. | |
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.309(c) | |
Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a) |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Nancy Copeland Consultant, Reg Staff (211D) Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 Phone:202 461-9685 Email: nancy.copeland@va.gov |