VA · va-other · Published 2017-06-08 · Effective 2017-07-10 · 82 FR 26592
Document
Document number
2017-11888
Federal Register citation
82 FR 26592
CFR reference
38 CFR 60
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
va-other
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2017-06-08
Effective date
2017-07-10
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulations concerning Fisher House and other temporary lodging furnished by VA while a veteran is experiencing an episode of care at a VA medical facility. Such lodging is generally furnished at no cost to veterans' relatives, close friends, and caregivers, because VA's experience has shown that veterans' treatment outcomes are improved by having loved ones nearby. The final rule updates current regulations and better describes the application process for this lodging along with generally reflecting current VA policy and practice.