# Fisher Houses and Other Temporary Lodging
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2003-02-24 · Effective 2003-03-26 · 68 FR 8547
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-4204
- **Category:** va-benefits
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 8547
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 60
- **Publication date:** 2003-02-24
- **Effective date:** 2003-03-26
## Abstract

This document establishes requirements regarding the use of Fisher Houses and other temporary lodging by veterans receiving VA medical care or Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations and by family members or other persons accompanying veterans to provide the equivalent of familial support. This is necessary to implement provisions of the Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/02/24/03-4204/fisher-houses-and-other-temporary-lodging)
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