2900-AR77 202304 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Authorization of Electronic Notice in Claims Under Laws Administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing to amend its adjudication regulations to implement provisions of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, Public Law 117-168 (PACT Act). VA is proposing how to obtain a claimant’s election to opt-in to receive electronic notifications, how to revoke this option, and how electronic notification will be administered to eligible claimants. (Compensation, Pension, Insurance, Fiduciary, Veteran Readiness & Employment, Loan Guaranty, and Education).  The proposed amendments in this regulation are in accordance with the President’s priorities to address toxic exposure. They also improve service delivery, customer experience, and reduce administrative burdens for those accessing public benefits and services.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 38 CFR 3 38 CFR 8 38 CFR 10 38 CFR 13 38 CFR 21 38 CFR 36 Pub. L. 117-168 38 U.S.C. 501(a) 38 U.S.C. 5100 Yes NPRM 06/00/2023 No No None No No www.regulations.gov No No Korrie Shivers Policy Analyst, Part 3 Regulations and Forms Staff, Veterans Benefits Administration 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA 202 461-9720 korrie.shivers@va.gov 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington DC 20420