VA · va-healthcare · Published 2012-01-30 · Effective 2012-02-29 · 77 FR 4469
Document
Document number
2012-1873
Federal Register citation
77 FR 4469
CFR reference
38 CFR 3
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
va-healthcare
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2012-01-30
Effective date
2012-02-29
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as a final rule the proposal to amend its adjudication regulations regarding service connection of dental conditions for treatment purposes. This amendment clarifies that principles governing determinations by VA's Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) for service connection of dental conditions for the purpose of establishing eligibility for dental treatment by VA's Veterans Health Administration (VHA), apply only when VHA requests information or a rating from VBA for those purposes. This amendment also clarifies existing regulatory provisions and reflects the respective responsibilities of VHA and VBA in determinations concerning eligibility for dental treatment.