2900-AQ72 202404 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Ear, Nose, Throat, and Audiology Disabilities; Special Provisions Regarding Evaluation of Respiratory Conditions; Respiratory System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) revises sections of 38 CFR parts 3 and 4 that address the ear, nose, throat, audiology, and respiratory systems. The purpose of these changes is to update medical terminology, incorporate medical advances that have occurred since the last review, and provide well-defined criteria in accordance with actual clinical practice. VA will also rename the body system currently designated for conditions related to hearing and the ear, to include the nose and throat. VA will also consolidate within the scope of otolaryngology several diagnostic codes (DCs) currently listed within the respiratory system.

]]> Section 3(f)(1) Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage Yes No 38 CFR 4.85 38 CFR 4.87 38 CFR 4.96 38 CFR 4.97 38 U.S.C. 501(a) 38 U.S.C. 1155 No NPRM 02/15/2022 87 FR 8474 NPRM Comment Period End 04/18/2022 Final Action 04/00/2025 No No None No No www.regulations.gov No No Gary Reynolds Dr. Medical Officer 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA 202 461-9700 gary.reynolds3@va.gov 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington DC 20420