Appendix A Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VHA is responsible for regulations, in or in part, that appear in title 38 CFR Parts 1, 12, 16, 17, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 59, 60, 61, 62, and 70. Within these parts, they have identified several significant regulations that are in need of revision. Most of the required revisions are either underway or are in the development stage. The list notes those regulatory revisions that have been assigned a Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) by the Regulatory Information Service Center (RISC). Appendix A 38 CFR section Title or subject of RIN (if applicable) regulation(s) 1.461 Sharing of Medical Information Revises rules on information sharing to facilitate transfer of medical information between treating physicians in DoD and VHA to make them more effective. 17.35 & 17.141 Foreign Medical Program Revisions will update regulations to modernize the program and incorporate new law (Caregivers legislation). 17.36 Enrollment Revisions will update VA’s medical enrollment policy to increase veteran access to VA care. 17.38 Medical Benefits Package Regulation is being updated to accurately reflect the statutory benefits that VHA provides.
Appendix A Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VHA is responsible for regulations, in or in part, that appear in title 38 CFR Parts 1, 12, 16, 17, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 59, 60, 61, 62, and 70. Within these parts, they have identified several significant regulations that are in need of revision. Most of the required revisions are either underway or are in the development stage. The list notes those regulatory revisions that have been assigned a Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) by the Regulatory Information Service Center (RISC). Appendix A 38 CFR section Title or subject of regulation(s) RIN (if applicable) 1.461 Sharing of Medical Information Revises rules on information sharing to facilitate transfer of medical information between treating physicians in DoD and VHA to make them more effective. 17.35 & 17.141 Foreign Medical Program Revisions will update regulations to modernize the program and incorporate new law (Caregivers legislation). 17.36 Enrollment Revisions will update VA’s medical enrollment policy to increase veteran access to VA care. 17.38 Medical Benefits Package Regulation is being updated to accurately reflect the statutory benefits that VHA provides.