Recent VA rulemaking, tracked from the Federal Register
A running list of proposed and final rules published by the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Federal Register. When a rule matches research RatingScope has already done, it's flagged below with links to the specific condition pages it would affect.
This list reflects official Federal Register publications. RatingScope does not author, summarize with editorial opinion, or predict the outcome of any rulemaking. A proposed rule is not current law; only a final rule changes what applies today. Read the official document for the complete, authoritative text.
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Tracked rules
FinalFebruary 27, 2026RIN 2900-AS49
Rescission of Interim Final Rule, Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication
VA is rescinding the interim final rule, Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication, published on February 17, 2026, and restoring the prior regulatory text. This rescission is effective immediately upon publication.
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Amended 38 CFR 4.10's general evaluation-of-impairment principle (not a single diagnostic code), potentially affecting many condition hubs, then was rescinded 10 days later, reverting to prior text. Not yet cross-checked against source text.
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FinalFebruary 17, 2026RIN 2900-AS49
Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends 38 CFR 4.10 within the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). This amendment clarifies VA's longstanding interpretation of Sec. 4.10 and, in doing so, amends the text to correct judicial…
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Amended 38 CFR 4.10's general evaluation-of-impairment principle (not a single diagnostic code), potentially affecting many condition hubs, then was rescinded 10 days later, reverting to prior text. Not yet cross-checked against source text.
This is a final federal rule. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above, and confirm how it applies to your situation with VA.gov or an accredited representative.
ProposedJanuary 30, 2026RIN 2900-AS40
Providing a Minimum Evaluation for Bradycardia
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to revise diagnostic code (DC) 7009, Bradycardia (Bradyarrhythmia), to provide a minimum 10% evaluation after pacemaker implantation. This revision will allow VA to align DC 7009 with DC…
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Would add a minimum 10% evaluation for bradycardia (DC 7009) after pacemaker implantation.
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedOctober 1, 2025RIN 2900-AS39
Eliminating the Requirement for Laparoscopy To Establish Service Connection for Endometriosis
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to remove the note under diagnostic code (DC) 7629 requiring an endometriosis diagnosis that is confirmed by laparoscopy. This update would ensure the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities…
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Would remove the laparoscopy requirement to establish service connection for endometriosis (DC 7629). Not yet cross-checked against source text.
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedSeptember 29, 2025RIN 2900-AS37
Objective Evidence of Pain for Painful Scars Under DC 7804
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to revise 38 CFR 4.118, diagnostic code (DC) 7804 ("Scar(s), unstable or painful"), by adding a note clarifying that VA still requires objective evidence of pain when rating a scar as…
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Adds an objective-evidence-of-pain note to DC 7804 (painful scars); VA states this codifies existing policy rather than changing compensation outcomes.
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedNovember 12, 2024RIN 2900-AQ73
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the portion of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD or Rating Schedule) that addresses neurological conditions and convulsive disorders. The purpose of these changes is to…
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedSeptember 12, 2024RIN 2900-AQ72
Schedule for Rating Disabilities-Ear, Nose, Throat, and Audiology Disabilities; Special Provisions Regarding Evaluation of Respiratory Conditions; Schedule for Rating Disabilities-Respiratory System
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that proposes to add a diagnostic code (DC) for constrictive bronchiolitis (or obliterative bronchiolitis) (CB) to the regulations that…
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A near-total rewrite of the respiratory and ENT rating schedule, spanning eight condition families across ten RSCH passes.
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
FinalMarch 20, 2024RIN 2900-AQ90
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Digestive System
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) by revising the portion of the schedule that addresses the Digestive System. The effect of this action is to ensure that the rating…
This is a final federal rule. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above, and confirm how it applies to your situation with VA.gov or an accredited representative.
FinalDecember 27, 2023RIN 2900-AR51
Exceptions to Applying the Bilateral Factor in VA Disability Calculations
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, without changes, an interim final rule that amended the regulation governing the bilateral factor for diseases and injuries of both arms, both legs, or paired skeletal muscles.
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FinalApril 14, 2023RIN 2900-AR51
Exceptions to Applying the Bilateral Factor in VA Disability Calculations
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this interim final rule to amend the regulation governing the bilateral factor for diseases and injuries of both arms, both legs, or paired skeletal muscles. More specifically, this…
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FinalOctober 11, 2022RIN 2900-AO19
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems; Correction
On October 29, 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in the Federal Register a final rule that amended the portion of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities ("VASRD" or "rating schedule") that addresses the hematologic…
This is a final federal rule. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above, and confirm how it applies to your situation with VA.gov or an accredited representative.
ProposedFebruary 15, 2022RIN 2900-AQ82
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Mental Disorders
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the portion of the rating schedule dealing with mental disorders, including revising the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders and combining currently separate General Rating…
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Would replace the current symptom-list mental-disorders formula with a five-domain functional framework.
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedFebruary 15, 2022RIN 2900-AQ72
Schedule for Rating Disabilities-Ear, Nose, Throat, and Audiology Disabilities; Special Provisions Regarding Evaluation of Respiratory Conditions; Schedule for Rating Disabilities-Respiratory System
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to revise sections that address the ear, nose, throat, audiology, and respiratory systems. The purpose of these changes is to update medical terminology, incorporate medical advances that…
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A near-total rewrite of the respiratory and ENT rating schedule, spanning eight condition families across ten RSCH passes.
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedJanuary 11, 2022RIN 2900-AQ90
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Digestive System
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD or rating schedule) that addresses the Digestive System. These changes add medical conditions not currently in the rating schedule,…
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
FinalNovember 29, 2021RIN 2900-AQ67
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Cardiovascular System; Correction
On September 30, 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in the Federal Register a final rule that amended the portion of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities ("VASRD" or "rating schedule") that addresses the…
This is a final federal rule. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above, and confirm how it applies to your situation with VA.gov or an accredited representative.
FinalNovember 9, 2021RIN 2900-AQ67
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Cardiovascular System
On September 30, 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in the Federal Register a final rule that amended the portion of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities ("VASRD" or "rating schedule") that addresses the…
This is a final federal rule. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above, and confirm how it applies to your situation with VA.gov or an accredited representative.
FinalSeptember 30, 2021RIN 2900-AQ67
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Cardiovascular System
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities ("VASRD" or "rating schedule") by revising the portion of the rating schedule that addresses the cardiovascular system. The purpose of this…
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FinalSeptember 30, 2021RIN 2900-AQ71
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Genitourinary Diseases and Conditions
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) by revising the portion of the schedule that addresses the genitourinary system. This action ensures that the rating schedule uses…
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FinalFebruary 4, 2021RIN 2900-AP88
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Musculoskeletal System and Muscle Injuries; Correction
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making correcting amendments to the final rule published on November 30, 2020. The final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities ("VASRD" or "rating…
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FinalDecember 29, 2020RIN 2900-AP88
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Musculoskeletal System and Muscle Injuries; Correction
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making correcting amendments to the final rule published on November 30, 2020. The final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities ("VASRD" or "rating…
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FinalNovember 30, 2020RIN 2900-AP88
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Musculoskeletal System and Muscle Injuries
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities ("VASRD" or "rating schedule") by revising the portion of the rating schedule that addresses the musculoskeletal system. The purpose of this…
This is a final federal rule. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above, and confirm how it applies to your situation with VA.gov or an accredited representative.
ProposedOctober 15, 2019RIN 2900-AQ71
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Genitourinary Diseases and Conditions
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the portion of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities that addresses the genitourinary system. The purpose of this change is to update current medical terminology, incorporate medical…
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedAugust 1, 2019RIN 2900-AQ67
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Cardiovascular System
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the section of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD or Rating Schedule) that addresses the cardiovascular system. The proposed changes incorporate medical advances that…
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
FinalJune 18, 2019RIN 2900-AQ43
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders, and Nutritional Deficiencies
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) by revising the portion of the schedule that addresses infectious diseases, immune disorders, and nutritional deficiencies. The effect of…
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ProposedMarch 5, 2019RIN 2900-AP16
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Genitourinary Diseases and Conditions
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is withdrawing a document published in the Federal Register on July 28, 2017, proposing to amend the portion of its Schedule for Rating Disabilities that addresses the genitourinary system.
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedFebruary 12, 2019RIN 2900-AQ43
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders, and Nutritional Deficiencies
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is correcting a proposed rule to amend the section of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD or Rating Schedule) that addresses infectious diseases and immune disorders. This correction…
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedFebruary 5, 2019RIN 2900-AQ43
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders, and Nutritional Deficiencies
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the section of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD or Rating Schedule) that addresses infectious diseases and immune disorders. The purpose of these changes is to…
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
FinalNovember 1, 2018RIN 2900-AO19
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
This is a final federal rule. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above, and confirm how it applies to your situation with VA.gov or an accredited representative.
FinalOctober 29, 2018RIN 2900-AO19
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) by revising the section of the Rating Schedule that addresses the hematologic and lymphatic systems. This action will ensure VA uses…
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FinalAugust 7, 2018RIN 2900-AP27
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Skin; Correction
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a final rule amending its Schedule for Rating Disabilities regulations pertaining to the skin body system in the Federal Register on Friday, July 13, 2018. VA has since determined that…
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FinalJuly 13, 2018RIN 2900-AP27
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Skin
On August 12, 2016, VA published in the Federal Register the proposed rule for Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Skin. VA received multiple responses during the 60-day comment period. This final rule implements the Secretary's proposed…
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FinalApril 24, 2018
Technical Correction to Combined Ratings Table
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published, in the Federal Register of March 18, 1976, a final rule amending its Schedule For Rating Disabilities regulations. The amendment, which was accurately reflected in the Federal Register…
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FinalApril 10, 2018RIN 2900-AP14
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Organs of Special Sense and Schedule of Ratings-Eye
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is revising the portion of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD or rating schedule) that addresses the organs of special sense and schedule of ratings--eye. The final rule incorporates…
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FinalApril 9, 2018RIN 2900-AP13
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) by revising the portion of the rating schedule that addresses gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast. The effect of this…
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FinalNovember 2, 2017RIN 2900-AO44
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Endocrine System
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) by revising the portion of the Schedule that addresses endocrine conditions and disorders of the endocrine system. The effect of this…
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FinalAugust 3, 2017RIN 2900-AP08
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Dental and Oral Conditions
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities by revising the portion of the schedule that addresses dental and oral conditions. The effect of this action is to ensure that the rating…
This is a final federal rule. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above, and confirm how it applies to your situation with VA.gov or an accredited representative.
ProposedAugust 1, 2017RIN 2900-AP88
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Musculoskeletal System and Muscle Injuries
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to revise the regulations that involve the Musculoskeletal System within the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities ("VASRD" or "Rating Schedule"). VA proposes to rename certain diagnostic…
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedJuly 28, 2017RIN 2900-AP16
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Genitourinary Diseases and Conditions
The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to amend the portion of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities that addresses the genitourinary system. The purpose of this change is to update current medical terminology, incorporate medical…
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedAugust 12, 2016RIN 2900-AP27
Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Skin Conditions
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the portion of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD or Rating Schedule) that addresses skin conditions. The purpose of these changes is to incorporate medical advances…
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.
ProposedAugust 6, 2015RIN 2900-AO19
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the portion of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (Rating Schedule) that addresses the hematologic and lymphatic systems. The intended effect of this change is to incorporate…
This is a proposed federal rule, not a decision or a change in current law. Nothing on this page reflects an approved change to VA's rating criteria until a final rule is published. RatingScope did not author this document; read the official text at the link above.