Special Monthly Compensation for Women Veterans Who Lose a Breast as a Result of a Service-Connected Disability
VA · va-benefits · Published 2002-02-14 · Effective 2002-03-18 · 67 FR 6872
Document
Document number
02-3677
Federal Register citation
67 FR 6872
CFR reference
38 CFR 3
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
va-benefits
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2002-02-14
Effective date
2002-03-18
Abstract
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs adjudication regulations to provide for payment of special monthly compensation for a woman veteran who loses one or both breasts as a result of service-connected disability. The intended effect of this amendment is to implement legislation authorizing VA to provide this benefit.