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VA RIN: 2900-AS29 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Expansion of VA Process for 72-Hour Notification of Emergency Treatment 
Abstract:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its regulations to establish an additional method by which veterans and community providers may request authorization for emergency treatment under the Veterans Community Care Program. This codifies current practice and ensures veterans can easily notify VA of their emergency treatment. 

 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.402   
Legal Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1703   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/22/2025  90 FR 34407   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/22/2025 
Final Action  10/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Joseph Duran
Director of Policy and Planning - Office of Integrated Veteran Care
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:303 370-1637
Email: joseph.duran2@va.gov