# Compensation and Pension Provisions of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2002
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2003-09-26 · 68 FR 55466
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-24304
- **Category:** va-benefits
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 55466
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 3
- **Publication date:** 2003-09-26
## Abstract

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjudication regulations to reflect the statutory provisions of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2002. These changes address entitlement to special monthly compensation for loss of breast tissue in a woman and increased pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/26/03-24304/compensation-and-pension-provisions-of-the-veterans-benefits-act-of-2002)
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