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VA RIN: 2900-AL60 Publication ID: Fall 2003 
Title: Sensori-Neural Aids 
Abstract: This document amends Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning sensori-neural aids. 38 CFR section 17.149 authorizes VA to provide sensori-neural aids (i.e., eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids) to seven groups of veterans as identified in the regulation in section 17.149, paragraphs (b)(1)-(b)(7). The veterans presently identified in section 17.149, paragraph (b)(2), are veterans who are former prisoners of war. Section 17.149, paragraph (b)(2), will be revised to include veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart. It will also note that the authority for this regulation, previously identified as 38 U.S.C. 1701(6)(A)(i), has been recodified as 38 U.S.C. 1707 pursuant to Public Law No. 107-135. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.149   
Legal Authority: 38 USC 1707   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/31/2003  68 FR 44913   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/29/2003  68 FR 44913   
Final Action  04/00/2004    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
John G. Clements
Prosthetic Program Manager (113)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 273-8515
Fax:202 273-9110
Email: john.clements@hg.med.va.gov