2900-AS32 202504 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Removal of Choice Regulations

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating its regulations in line with the MISSION Act (Public Law 115-182), which amended 38 U.S.C. 1703 and established the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP), replacing the Veterans Choice Program under the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-146). While new regulations for the VCCP were implemented, certain provisions from the Veterans Choice Program needed to stay in effect to resolve ongoing claims for care provided before June 6, 2019. As there are no remaining episodes of care pending resolution, VA proposesis removinge these regulations.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No Deregulatory 38 CFR 17.1500-17.1540 38 U.S.C. 1703 P.L. 113-146 No Final Action 11/00/2025 No No None No No www.regulations.gov No No Joseph Duran Director of Policy and Planning (10D1A1) 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA 303 370-1637 joseph.duran2@va.gov 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Denver CO 80209