Va Fl 08-12

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VA Fast Letter 08-12.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Veterans Benefits Administration

Washington, D.C. 20420

May 14, 2008

Director (00/21) All VA Regional Offices and Centers

In Reply Refer To: 211

Fast Letter: 08-12

SUBJ: Overview of Changes in Evaluation of Visual Impairment Made by Public Law 110-157, the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

Purpose

On December 26, 2007, the President signed Public Law 110-157, the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007 (the Act). In pertinent part, this Act amended 38 U.S.C. 1114(o) and 1160(a) regarding visual impairment.