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VA

RIN: 2900-AO19

Publication ID: Fall 2014

Title: Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the portion of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (Rating Schedule) that addresses the hematologic and lymphatic systems. The intended effect of this change is to incorporate medical advances that have occurred since the last review, update medical terminology, add medical conditions not currently in the Rating Schedule, and refine criteria for further clarity and ease of rater application.
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.117
Legal Authority: 38 USC 1155

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  12/00/2014

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: Brian Lawrence Chief, VASRD Regulations Staff (211C) Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 Phone:202 461-9700 Email: brian.lawrence@va.gov