# Definition of Psychosis for Certain VA Purposes
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2006-07-28 · Effective 2006-08-28 · 71 FR 42758
## Document
- **Document number:** E6-12079
- **Category:** va-benefits
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 42758
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 3
- **Publication date:** 2006-07-28
- **Effective date:** 2006-08-28
## Abstract

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjudication regulations to define the term "psychosis." The term is used but not defined in certain statutes that provide presumptive service connection for compensation. The intended effect of this amendment is consistent application of these statutory provisions.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/07/28/E6-12079/definition-of-psychosis-for-certain-va-purposes)
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