VA is proposing to amend regulations concerning the type of evidence that may be used to support a veteran’s statement regarding the occurrence of an in-service personal trauma. VA is also proposing to define key terms relevant to such claims. These amendments will provide greater specificity and clarity to the regulatory text and aid claims processors who develop and decide claims based on in-service personal trauma. The intent of this change is to ease the evidentiary requirements for veterans claiming a mental health condition based on in-service personal trauma.