RIN Data

VA RIN: 2900-AO16 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: Disabled Veterans Experiencing Difficulties Using Prosthetic Devices, Veterans Needing a Higher Level of Aid and Attendance for Traumatic Brain Injury, and Definition of Catastrophic Disability 
Abstract: Based on the statutory provisions of Public Law (PL) 111-275, the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2010, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its adjudication regulations regarding disabled veterans who experience difficulties using prosthetic devices, veterans in need of a higher level of aid and attendance for residuals of traumatic brain injury, and veterans filing original claims for a catastrophic disability. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda   Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.31    38 CFR 3.350    38 CFR 3.352   
Legal Authority: 38 USC 1114    PL 111-275   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/00/2013 
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:
Sarah Fusina
Legal Consultant (211)
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-9569
Email: sarah.fusina@va.gov