# Medications Prescribed by Non-VA Providers
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2013-07-16 · Effective 2013-07-16 · 78 FR 42455
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-16978
- **Category:** va-benefits
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 42455
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 17
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/16/2013-16978/medications-prescribed-by-non-va-providers)
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