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VA RIN: 2900-AO81 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: Standard Claims and Appeals Forms 
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulations to simplify procedures and standardize forms for veterans and dependents to use when filing initial claims for benefits and when initiating an appeal to a decision. The purpose of these amendments is to improve the quality and timeliness of the processing of veterans' claims for benefits and appeals. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.1(p)    38 CFR 3.150    38 CFR 3.154 and 155, 157    38 CFR 3.160    38 CFR 3.400    38 CFR 3.812    38 CFR 3.2600(a)    38 CFR 19.23 and 24    38 CFR 20.3    38 CFR 20.200 and 201    ...     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)    38 USC 5102    38 USC 5103(a)(1)    38 USC 5103A    38 USC 7105(a), (b), (d)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/31/2013  78 FR 65490   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/30/2013 
Final Action  09/25/2014  79 FR 57660   
Final Action Effective  03/24/2015 
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:
Stephanie Li
Assistant Director for Regulations, Legislation, Engagement, and Training
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-9700
Email: stephanie.li@va.gov