VA · va-benefits · Published 2013-07-16 · Effective 2013-07-16 · 78 FR 42455
Document
Document number
2013-16978
Federal Register citation
78 FR 42455
CFR reference
38 CFR 17
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
va-benefits
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2013-07-16
Effective date
2013-07-16
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulation concerning filling prescriptions written by non-VA providers for veterans of a period of war who are receiving increased pension because they are permanently housebound or in need of aid and attendance. This rulemaking revises the regulation to reflect the current statutory periods of war to ensure that eligible veterans engaged in current and future conflicts receive medications prescribed by non-VA physicians when appropriate for their care.