# Examinations
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 1995-05-24 · Effective 1994-11-02 · 60 FR 27409
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-12707
- **Category:** va-benefits
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 27409
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 3
- **Publication date:** 1995-05-24
- **Effective date:** 1994-11-02
## Abstract

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjudication regulations to reflect a statutory change which authorizes VA to accept the report of a private physician's examination that is otherwise adequate for rating purposes to establish entitlement to compensation or pension benefits.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/05/24/95-12707/examinations)
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