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VA | RIN: 2900-AN51 | Publication ID: Spring 2011 |
Title: Guide and Service Dogs | |
Abstract: Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1714(b) and (c), VA may provide to veterans enrolled under 38 U.S.C. 1705 guide dogs trained for the aid of people who are blind and service dogs for the aid of the hearing impaired or persons with spinal cord injury or otherwise impaired mobility. Under section 1714(d), VA is authorized to provide certain travel expenses related to such dogs. This regulation would authorize certain monetary benefits related to the provision of a guide dog. This regulation would also provide similar benefits related to the provision of a service dog, which have not previously been recognized by VA regulation. | |
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.149 | |
Legal Authority: 38 USC 1714 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Neal Eckrich Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 Phone:202 461-1804 Fax:202 254-0470 Email: neal.eckrich1@va.gov |