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Update and Clarify Regulatory Bars to Benefits Based on Character of Discharge
The Veterans Affairs Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on April 26, 2024. It took effect on June 25, 2024.
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What the agency says
In a document published in the Federal Register on July 10, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed to amend its regulation regarding character of discharge (COD) determinations. After considering public comments, VA has decided to finalize its proposal with some modifications to expand VA benefits eligibility, bring more consistency to adjudications of benefits eligibility, and ensure COD determinations consider all pertinent factors.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-09012
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs Department
- Published
- April 26, 2024
- Takes effect
- June 25, 2024
- Dates
- Effective date: This final rule is effective June 25, 2024.
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 2900-AQ95
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 38 CFR 3
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Claims; Disability benefits; Health care; Pensions; Veterans
- Pages
- 13
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