VBA/VHA Musculoskeletal Forum: Improving VA's Disability Evaluation Criteria, 41577 [2010-17320]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 136 / Friday, July 16, 2010 / Notices submitted and all supporting information are available on the Santa Fe National Forest’s Web site, https:// www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe/jemez_mtn_rest/ docs.htm. The proposed LRMP was based upon this collaborative strategy. Responsible Official: Dennis Trujillo, Preserve Manager, is designated as the Responsible Official and will make the implementing decision oversee planning and implementation of the proposed LRMP. Dated: July 8, 2010. Gary Bratcher, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 2010–17371 Filed 7–15–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–H6–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VBA/VHA Musculoskeletal Forum: Improving VA’s Disability Evaluation Criteria srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:00 Jul 15, 2010 Jkt 220001 ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will hold the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)/Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Musculoskeletal Forum: Improving VA’s Disability Criteria to capture public comment and current medical science information from presentations made by subject matter experts. VA plans to use this information to update the sections of VA’s Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) that pertain to diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. See 38 CFR 4.40–4.73. Specifically, diagnostic code descriptors and evaluation criteria will be discussed. Contingent upon available capacity and time, individuals wishing to make oral statements will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Capital Hilton, located at 1001 16th Street, NW., in Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Brad Tuttle, VASRD Coordinator, Compensation and Pension Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting or seeking additional information may also contact Mr. Tuttle at (202) 461–9037 or Bradley.Tuttle2@va.gov, or Thomas Kniffen at (202) 461–9725 or Thomas.Kniffen@va.gov. Dated: July 8, 2010. John R. Gingrich, Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2010–17320 Filed 7–15–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PO 00000 Frm 00148 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 41577 E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 136 (Friday, July 16, 2010)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-17320]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


VBA/VHA Musculoskeletal Forum: Improving VA's Disability 
Evaluation Criteria

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will hold the Veterans 
Benefits Administration (VBA)/Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 
Musculoskeletal Forum: Improving VA's Disability Criteria to capture 
public comment and current medical science information from 
presentations made by subject matter experts. VA plans to use this 
information to update the sections of VA's Schedule for Rating 
Disabilities (VASRD) that pertain to diseases and injuries of the 
musculoskeletal system. See 38 CFR 4.40-4.73. Specifically, diagnostic 
code descriptors and evaluation criteria will be discussed. Contingent 
upon available capacity and time, individuals wishing to make oral 
statements will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, from 7:30 
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Capital Hilton, located at 
1001 16th Street, NW., in Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Brad Tuttle, VASRD Coordinator, 
Compensation and Pension Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Anyone wishing to attend the 
meeting or seeking additional information may also contact Mr. Tuttle 
at (202) 461-9037 or Bradley.Tuttle2@va.gov, or Thomas Kniffen at (202) 
461-9725 or Thomas.Kniffen@va.gov.

    Dated: July 8, 2010.
John R. Gingrich,
Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2010-17320 Filed 7-15-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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