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The rule will propose amendments to the eligibility criteria, definitions used, and consider other changes to evaluation processes for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, which provides services and benefits, including a monthly stipend, for eligible caregivers of veterans who sustained a serious injury or illness in the line of duty. In accordance with E.O. 14094, VA routinely receives information and feedback from stakeholders about PCAFC. To provide an additional opportunity for feedback, on December 5, 2023, VA conducted a virtual roundtable session with various VSOs and other caregiver advocacy groups. The session provided these stakeholders an opportunity to share their views on topics related to PCAFC. There were 24 representatives from 15 organizations that attended the virtual roundtable session with 13 individuals providing feedback during the session. Representatives provided information and recommendations on how best to improve PCAFC eligibility criteria, evaluation processes, and other aspects of PCAFC that are governed by regulation. Many of the proposed modifications to part 71, address feedback received prior to and during the December 5, 2023 session. A written transcript of the December 5, 2023, virtual roundtable session, including a list of participating VSOs, will be made publicly available online at www.regulations.gov under RIN 2900-AR96.