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VA is proposing to amend regulations concerning the type of evidence that may be used to support a veteran’s statement regarding the occurrence of an in-service personal trauma. VA is also proposing to define key terms relevant to such claims. These amendments will provide greater specificity and clarity to the regulatory text and aid claims processors who develop and decide claims based on in-service personal trauma. The intent of this change is to ease the evidentiary requirements for veterans claiming a mental health condition based on in-service personal trauma.

Statement of Need:

TBD - The statement of need is still pending but will be determined and reflected in this section of ROCIS once the Reg is formally sent to OMB for a formal Executive Order 12866 review.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

TBD - The legal basis for this Reg is still pending but will be determined and reflected in this section of ROCIS before the Reg is formally sent to OMB for a formal Executive Order 12866 review.

Alternatives:

TBD - Alternatives are still pending but will be determined and reflected in this section of ROCIS before the Reg is formally sent to OMB for a formal Executive Order 12866 review.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

TBD - Actual costs and transfers are still pending but will be determined and reflected in this section of ROCIS before the Reg is formally sent to OMB for a formal Executive Order 12866 review.

Risks:

TBD - Risks are still pending but will be determined and reflected in this section of ROCIS before the Reg is formally sent to OMB for a formal Executive Order 12866 review.