Tennessee Department Of Veterans Affairs 38 CFR Code of Federal Regulations Pensions, Bonuses and Veterans Relief Parts 0 to 17 And Parts 18 to end Presented by Randy D. Lingerfelt, VBR III

Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Subject: What is the CFR and how to use it. Objective: Understand how to find things and use the CFR to better serve our Veterans in the claims process. Know where to find other reference materials to assist you in doing your job as a Service Officer.

What is the C.F.R.? The Code of Federal Regulations is a codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

What C.F.R.? The main parts you should be familiar with are: Part 1 - General Provisions Part 3 - Adjudication Part 4 - Schedule for rating disabilities Part 17 - Medical Part 19 - BVA regulations Part 20 - BVA rules of practice Part 21 - Voc Rehab and Education

What C.F.R.? Parts you should be aware of: Part 6 - U.S. Government life insurance Part 7 - Soldiers and sailors civil relief Part 8 - National Service Life Insurance Part 8a - Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Part 9 - SGLI and VGLI Part 13 - Fiduciary activities Part 14 - Legal services Part 36 - Loan Guaranty

38 CFR, PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS The United States Flag for Burial Purposes: 1.10 Parking Fees at VA Medical Facilities: Release of Information from VA Records Relating to Drug Abuse, Alcoholism or Alcohol Abuse, Infection With HIV or Sickle Cell Anemia: Disclosure with Patients Consent:

Part 1 Cont. Disclosure Without Patient Consent: Court Orders Authorizing Disclosures and Use: Release of Information From VA Claimant Records: Safeguarding Personal Information in VA Records:

Part 1 Cont. Expanded Remote Access to Computerized Veterans Claims By Accredited Representatives: Homeless Claimants: Standards of Collection of Claims: Standards of Compromise of Claims:

Part 1 Cont. Standards for Suspending or Terminating Collection Action: Referrals to GAO, Department of Justice, or IRS: Regional Office Committees on Waivers and Compromises:

38 CFR, PART 3 - ADJUDICATION Broken down into three Subparts Subpart A - Pension, Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Subpart B - Burial Benefits Subpart D - Universal Adjudication Rules That Apply to Benefit Claims Governed by Part 3 of This Title. (Subpart C - [Reserved]

Part 3, Subpart A Subpart A - Pension, Compensation & DIC General: Relationship: Administrative: Claims: Evidence Requirements:

Part 3, Subpart A, Cont Dependency, Income and Estate: Regulations Applicable to Programs in Effect Prior to January 1, 1979: Regulations Applicable to the Improved Pension Program Which Became Effective January 1, 1979:

Part 3, Subpart A, Cont Ratings and Evaluations; Basic Entitlement Considerations: Ratings and Evaluations; Service Connection: Ratings for Special Purposes: Rating Considerations Relative to Specific Diseases:

Part 3, Subpart A, Cont Effective Dates: Reductions and Discontinuances: Hospitalization Adjustments: Adjustments and Resumptions: Concurrent Benefits and Elections:

Part 3, Subpart A, Cont Retirement: Special Benefits: Incompetents, Guardianship and Institutional Awards: Forfeiture: Protection: Accrued:

Part 3, Subpart B Subpart B - Burial Benefits

Part 3, Subpart D Subpart D - Universal Adjudication Rules That Apply to Benefit Claims Governed by Part 3 of this Title General: Revisions:

38 CFR, PART 4 - SCHEDULE OF RATING DISABILITIES Broken down into two Subparts Subpart A - General Policy in Rating Subpart B - Disability Ratings With three Appendixes Appendix A - Table of Amendments and Effective Dates Since 1946 Appendix B - Numerical Index of Disabilities Appendix C - Alphabetical Index of Disabilities

Part 4, Subpart A Subpart A - General Policy in Rating

Part 4, Subpart B Subpart B - Disability Ratings The Musculoskeletal System: The Organs of Special Sense: a Impairment of Auditory Acuity: a Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies:

Part 4, Subpart B, Cont The Respiratory System: The Cardiovascular System: The Digestive System: The Genitourinary System: b Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast: 4.116

Part 4, Subpart B, Cont The Hemic and Lymphatic Systems: The Skin: The Endocrine System: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders: a Mental Disorders: Dental and Oral Conditions:

38 CFR, PART 17 - MEDICAL Definitions and Active Duty: Protection of Patient Rights: Tentative Eligibility Determinations: Enrollment Provisions and Medical Benefits Package: Examinations and Observation and Examination:

Part 17, Cont Hospital, Domiciliary and Nursing Home Care: Use of Community Nursing Home Care Facilities: Community Residential Care: Vocational Training and Health-Care Eligibility Protection for Pension Recipients:

Part 17, Cont Outpatient Treatment: Breaking Appointments: Charges, Waivers, and Collections: Co-payments: Payment and Reimbursement of the Expenses of Medical Service Not Previously Authorized:

Part 17, Cont Prosthetic, Sensory, and Rehabilitative Aids: Automotive Equipment and Driver Training: Dental Services: Transitional Housing Loan Program:

Part 17, Cont Health Care Benefits for Certain Children of Vietnam Veterans - Spina Bifida and Covered Birth Defects: Payment or Reimbursement for Emergency Services for Non-service Connected Conditions in Non-VA Facilities:

38 CFR, PART 19 - BVA: APPEALS REGULATIONS Part 19, Appeals Regulations; Divided into five Subparts: Subpart A - Operation of the Board of Veterans Appeals Subpart B - Appeals Processing by Agency of Original Jurisdiction

Part 19, Cont Subpart C - Administrative Appeals Subpart D - Hearings Before the Board of Veterans Appeals at Department of Veterans Affairs Field Facilities Subpart E - Simultaneously Contested Claims

38 CFR, PART 20 - BVA: RULES OF PRACTICE Part 20 - Rules of Practice; Divided into 14 Subparts: Subpart A - General: Subpart B - The Board: Subpart C - Commencement and Perfection of Appeal: Subpart D - Filing:

Part 20, Cont. Subpart E - Administrative Appeals: Subpart F - Simultaneously contested Claims: Subpart G - Representation: Subpart H - Hearings on Appeal:

Part 20, Cont Subpart I - Evidence: Subpart J - Action by the Board: Subpart K - Reconsideration: Subpart L - Finality:

Part 20, Cont Subpart M - Privacy Act: Subpart N - Miscellaneous: Subpart O - Revision of Decision on Grounds of Clear and Unmistakable Error: Appendix A to Part 20 - Cross References

38 CFR PART 21 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION & EDUCATION Part 21 - Voc Rehab and Education; Divided into 12 Subparts: Subpart A - Vocational Rehabilitation Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31: Subpart B - Claims and Applications for Educational Assistance:

Part 21, Cont Subpart C - Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35: Subpart D - administration of Educational Assistance Programs: Subpart F - Education Loans: Subpart G - Post-Vietnam era Veterans Educational Assistance Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 32:

Part 21, Cont Subpart H - Educational Assistance Test Program: Subpart I - Temporary Program of Vocational Training for Certain New Pension Recipients: Subpart J - Temporary Program of Vocational Training and Rehabilitation:

Part 21, Cont Subpart K - All volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program (Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty): Subpart L - Educational Assistance for Members of the Selected Reserve: Subpart M - Vocational Training & Rehab for Certain Children of Vietnam Veterans - Spina Bifida and Covered Birth Defects:

Additional information sources: Web automated Reference Material System (WARMS) e-cfr (website search) 38 CFR for all Department of Veterans Affairs 38 CFR, Part 3 - Adjudication 38 CFR, Part 4 – Schedule for Rating Disabilities 38 CFR. Part 13 – Fiduciary Activities Handout with updated alphabetic Index of 38 CFR

Handout: 38 CFR Index Sheet (Double Click to open)

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