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VA RIN: 2900-AQ80 Publication ID: Spring 2022 
Title: Aggravation Definition 
Abstract:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends 38 CFR 3.306 and 3.310 to more clearly define aggravation in service connection claims.  The new definition incorporates interpretive guidance from case law; inclusive in this definition is the requirement of permanent worsening.

 
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 3.306    38 CFR 3.310   
Legal Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a)    38 U.S.C. 1153   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/11/2020  85 FR 56189   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/10/2020 
Final Action  05/00/2023 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
David Eckert
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-9700
Email: david.eckert@va.gov