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VA | RIN: 2900-AO19 | Publication ID: Fall 2016 |
Title: Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems | |
Abstract:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the portion of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (Rating Schedule) that addresses the hematologic and lymphatic systems. The intended effect of this change is to incorporate medical advances that have occurred since the last review, update medical terminology, add medical conditions not currently in the Rating Schedule, and refine criteria for further clarity and ease of rater application. |
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Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.117 | |
Legal Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155 |
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Statement of Need: VA is updating its Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD, or Rating Schedule) to better reflect modern medicine. The VASRD, which is part 4 of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, governs how claims processors evaluate the severity of disabilities. While VA has routinely updated parts of the VASRD, this proposal is the first time VA is working to update the entire VASRD since 1945. In 2009, a formal project management plan was created to outline how to update the VASRD. A working group of specialized physicians (VA and non-VA), stakeholders, and claims processors reviews each of the 15 body systems and provides analysis to assist VA in developing updates. The public has 60 days to provide VA with comments. VA will introduce the proposed updates to the VASRD incrementally and is committed to an update of the entire VASRD. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: 38 U.S.C. 1155 |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Ioulia Vvedenskaya M.D. Medical Officer, Compensation Service (211C) Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 Phone:202 461-9882 Email: ioulia.vvedenskaya@va.gov |