Presumption of Service Connection for Osteoporosis for Former Prisoners of War
VA · va-other · Published 2009-08-28 · Effective 2009-09-28 · 74 FR 44288
Document
Document number
E9-20790
Federal Register citation
74 FR 44288
CFR reference
38 CFR 3
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
va-other
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2009-08-28
Effective date
2009-09-28
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its adjudication regulations to establish a presumption of service connection for osteoporosis for former Prisoners of War (POWs) who were detained or interned for at least 30 days and whose osteoporosis is at least 10 percent disabling. The amendment implements a decision by the Secretary to establish such a presumption based on scientific studies. VA is additionally amending its adjudication regulations to establish a presumption of service connection for osteoporosis for POWs who were detained or interned for any period of time, have a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and whose osteoporosis is at least 10 percent disabling. This amendment reflects statutory provisions of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008.