VA · va-other · Published 2009-12-18 · Effective 2009-12-18 · 74 FR 67075
Document
Document number
E9-30093
Federal Register citation
74 FR 67075
CFR reference
38 CFR 14
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
va-other
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2009-12-18
Effective date
2009-12-18
Abstract
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations concerning delegation of authority to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise, and settle claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act where the amount of settlement does not exceed $300,000, and the Secretary's redelegation of such authority to certain personnel within the Office of the General Counsel. The amendments will facilitate the timely processing of claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act by expanding VA's settlement authority and clarifying the delegation of such authority within the Department.