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VA RIN: 2900-AR75 Publication ID: Spring 2024 
Title: Updating VA Adjudication Regulations for Disability or Death Benefits Based on Toxic Exposure 
Abstract:

The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing to amend its adjudication regulations to implement provisions of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, Public Law 117-168 (PACT Act). The statute amended procedures applicable to claims based on toxic exposure and modified or established presumptions of service connection related to toxic exposure. Pursuant to the Act, VA is proposing to remove the manifestation period requirement and the minimum compensable evaluation requirement from Gulf War claims based on undiagnosed illness and medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses. VA is also proposing to expand the definition of a Persian Gulf Veteran and update the list of locations eligible for a presumption of exposure to toxic substances, chemicals, or hazards based on Gulf War service. To implement additional provisions of the Act, VA is also proposing to codify the procedure for determining when examinations and medical nexus opinions are required for claims based on toxic exposure.

 
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 3.159    38 CFR 3.317    38 CFR 3.320   
Legal Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1117    38 U.S.C. 1119    38 U.S.C. 1120    38 U.S.C. 501   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/00/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Robert Parks
Department of Veterans Affairs
1800 G Street NW,
Washington, DC 20006
Phone:202 461-9700
Email: robert.parks3@va.gov