# Update and Clarify Regulatory Bars to Benefits Based on Character of Discharge
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2024-04-26 · Effective 2024-06-25 · 89 FR 32361
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-09012
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 32361
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 3
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/26/2024-09012/update-and-clarify-regulatory-bars-to-benefits-based-on-character-of-discharge)
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