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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. VA-2026-VACO-0001

Recognition of Organizations and Individuals To Assist Veterans, Family Members, and Caregivers Navigating Programs and Services of Veterans Health Administration

Veterans Affairs Department — observed across 3 documents over 75 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Veterans Affairs Department is setting up an official recognition system for groups and people who help veterans and their families access health programs and benefits. If you work with veteran-assistance organizations or employ veterans, review this proposal by October 15 and provide feedback if it affects your business.

First seen

Jul 2, 2026

Last seen

Sep 15, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Comments close

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Jul 2, 2026·91 FR 40670

    Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

    #2026-13453

  2. Notice·Jul 2, 2026·91 FR 40662

    Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

    effective Jul 2, 2026comments close Aug 3, 2026#2026-13454

  3. Notice·Sep 15, 2026·91 FR 58559

    Recognition of Organizations and Individuals To Assist Veterans, Family Members, and Caregivers Navigating Programs and Services of Veterans Health Administration

    comments close Oct 15, 2026#2026-18904