VA Seeks Feedback on Streamlined Discrimination Complaint Form
Published Date: 11/21/2025
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating its Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint form and wants your feedback by January 20, 2026. This affects veterans and others who feel their civil rights were violated by VA staff. The goal is to make the form clearer and easier to use without adding extra hassle or cost.
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VA Civil Rights Complaint Form Update
If you are a veteran or other VA customer who believes your civil rights were violated by VA staff, the Department of Veterans Affairs is revising the Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint form (VA Form 08-0381) and is asking for public feedback by January 20, 2026. The agency estimates about 450 respondents, an average 15 minutes per respondent, and a total annual burden of 113 hours, and states the goal is to make the form clearer and easier to use without adding extra hassle or cost.
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