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23 April 2009
[Federal Register: April 23, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 77)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 18467]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr23ap09-5]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
38 CFR Parts 4 and 61
RIN 2900-AN35
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Nomenclature Changes
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
regulations by making nonsubstantive changes. These changes are made
for clarity and accuracy.
DATES: Effective Date: These amendments are effective April 23, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William F. Russo, Director,
Regulations Management (02REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-7566. (This is not
a toll-free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VA is amending its regulations which contain
the term ``post-traumatic stress disorder'' by changing that term to
``posttraumatic stress disorder''. We have chosen to use the term
``posttraumatic stress disorder'' because it has become the standard
term used by psychiatric professionals. See Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.1994) (published by the American
Psychiatric Association); see also Merck Manual of Medical Information
(2nd edition 2003); and Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary (31st
edition 2007). No substantive changes are intended by these amendments.
Administrative Procedure Act
This final rule consists of nonsubstantive changes and, therefore,
is not subject to the notice and comment and effective date provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 553.
Unfunded Mandates
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act requires, at 2 U.S.C. 1532, that
agencies prepare an assessment of anticipated costs and benefits before
issuing any rule that may result in an expenditure by State, local, or
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100
million or more in any given year. This final rule would have no such
effect on State, local, or tribal governments, or on the private
sector.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This document contains no provisions constituting a collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521).
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Secretary hereby certifies that this regulatory amendment will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities as they are defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5
U.S.C. 601-612. This amendment merely consists of nonsubstantive
changes. Therefore, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b), this amendment is
exempt from the initial and final regulatory flexibility analysis
requirements of sections 603 and 604.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance program numbers and
titles are 64.100, Automobiles and Adaptive Equipment for Certain
Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces; 64.101, Burial
Expenses Allowance for Veterans; 64.104, Pension for Non-Service-
Connected Disability for Veterans; 64.105, Pension to Veterans
Surviving Spouses, and Children; 64.106, Specially Adapted Housing for
Disabled Veterans; 64.109, Veterans Compensation for Service-Connected
Disability; and 64.110, Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
for Service-Connected Death.
List of Subjects
38 CFR Part 4
Disability benefits, Pensions, Veterans.
38 CFR Part 61
Administrative practice and procedure, Alcohol abuse, Alcoholism,
Day care, Dental health, Drug abuse, Government contracts, Grant
programs--health, Grant programs--veterans, Health care, Health
facilities, Health professions, Health records, Homeless, Mental health
programs, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Travel and
transportation expenses, Veterans.
Approved: April 15, 2009.
William F. Russo,
Director of Regulations Management.
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For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 38 CFR parts 4 and 61 are
amended as follows:
PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES
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1. The authority citation for part 4 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart B--Disability Ratings
Sec. 4.130 [Amended]
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2. Section 4.130 is amended by revising ``Post-traumatic'' to read
``Posttraumatic''.
Appendix B to Part 4--[Amended]
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3. Appendix B to Part 4 is amended by revising ``Post-traumatic'' to
read ``Posttraumatic''.
Appendix C to Part 4--[Amended]
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4. Appendix C to Part 4 is amended by revising ``Post-traumatic'' to
read ``Posttraumatic''.
PART 61--VA HOMELESS PROVIDERS GRANT AND PER DIEM PROGRAM
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5. The authority citation for part 61 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 2002, 2011, 2012, 2061, 2064, 7721
note.
Sec. 61.1 [Amended]
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6. In Sec. 61.1, the definition of ``Chronically mentally ill'' is
amended by revising ``post-traumatic'' to read ``posttraumatic''.
[FR Doc. E9-8988 Filed 4-22-09; 8:45 am]