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VA RIN: 2900-AS77 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: ●Expanding Beneficiary Travel for Transplant Recipients and Other Conforming Changes 
Abstract:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to revise its beneficiary travel regulations.  These revisions will expand eligibility for beneficiary travel for veteran transplant recipients who are referred to a VA or VA-authorized Transplant Center; extend from 30 to 180 days the deadline to submit a claim; prohibit balance billing against veterans in cases where VA pays for special modes of transportation; and otherwise conform the regulations to current statutory authorities.  These changes will financially support veterans who need transplants. 

 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR part 70     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 38 U.S.C. 111   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  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 
Related RINs: Related to 2900-AS45 
Agency Contact:
Benjamin Williams
Director - Veterans Transportation Program
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:404 828-5691
Email: benjamin.williams@va.gov