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VA RIN: 2900-AS32 Publication ID: Spring 2025 
Title: ●Removal of Choice Regulations 
Abstract:

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.

 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time 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 17.1500-17.1540   
Legal Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1703    P.L. 113-146   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  11/00/2025 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Joseph Duran
Director of Policy and Planning (10D1A1)
Department of Veterans Affairs
3773 Cherry Creek North Drive,
Denver, CO 80209
Phone:303 370-1637
Email: joseph.duran2@va.gov