Update and Clarify Regulatory Bars to Benefits Based on Character of Discharge
VA · va-other · Published 2024-04-26 · Effective 2024-06-25 · 89 FR 32361
Document
Document number
2024-09012
Federal Register citation
89 FR 32361
CFR reference
38 CFR 3
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
va-other
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2024-04-26
Effective date
2024-06-25
Abstract
In a document published in the Federal Register on July 10, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed to amend its regulation regarding character of discharge (COD) determinations. After considering public comments, VA has decided to finalize its proposal with some modifications to expand VA benefits eligibility, bring more consistency to adjudications of benefits eligibility, and ensure COD determinations consider all pertinent factors.