VA Rescinds Interim Rule on Medication Impact for Disability Evaluations Immediately

2025-21242 — Extending Deadline for Debtor To Request a Waiver

The VA is giving veterans more time—up to one year instead of 180 days—to ask for a waiver on debts related to benefits. This change, effective January 26, 2026, helps reduce stress by giving veterans extra breathing room to handle their debt issues. It doesn’t cost veterans extra money but makes the process friendlier and fairer.

2025-18827 — Extension of Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Eligibility for Legacy Participants and Legacy Applicants

The VA is giving family caregivers of veterans more time to stay in their special support program by extending the deadline from 2025 to 2028. This means caregivers and veterans who joined the program earlier (the legacy group) can keep getting help for three more years. No changes to money or benefits, just extra time to enjoy the support they deserve!

2025-14687 — Reproductive Health Services

The VA is planning to stop covering abortions and abortion counseling again, reversing a 2022 change. This affects veterans and their families who use VA and CHAMPVA health benefits. The change aims to focus VA services on what they consider essential care, with no new costs or timing details shared yet.

2026-06004 — Notice of Exception to Date of Receipt Rule

Because of a big Canadian postal strike from November 15 to December 17, 2024, mail to and from Canada was seriously delayed. To help veterans and claimants in Canada, the VA is making a temporary rule change so late mail won’t hurt their benefits or claims. This exception started after mail service fully resumed on January 6, 2025, making sure no one loses out because of the strike delays.

2026-05982 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application for High-Technology Veterans Education, Training and Skills (VET TEC 2.0) Program

The VA is rolling out a new application for the VET TEC 2.0 program, helping veterans get training in cool tech jobs outside traditional college paths. Veterans under 62 with at least 3 years of service can apply, and the program runs through September 2027. Comments on the application process are open until April 27, 2026, so now’s the time to weigh in!

2026-05740 — Agency Information Collection Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)-Information Security and Privacy Contract Clauses

The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating rules to keep veterans' information safe when contractors work with their computer systems. These changes affect companies that provide IT services or develop and host VA information systems. Comments on these updates are open until April 24, 2026, and the goal is to make sure everyone handles data securely without adding extra costs.

Previous: 2026-03938 — Pyridate; Pesticide Tolerances

The EPA just updated the rules for using the pesticide pyridate on mint, corn, and some veggies like kohlrabi. Farmers, food makers, and pesticide companies should note these new limits to keep food safe. The changes kick in on February 27, 2026, and anyone wanting to object has until April 28, 2026, to speak up—no extra costs, just clearer rules!

Next: 2026-03942 — Pesticide Tolerances; Implementing Registration Review Decisions for Certain Pesticides; Maleic Hydrazide, et al.

The EPA is updating rules about how much of certain pesticides, like Maleic Hydrazide, can safely stay on our food. Farmers, food makers, and pesticide companies need to know these changes start February 27, 2026, and some old rules are being cleaned up. If anyone disagrees, they have until April 28, 2026, to speak up—no extra costs expected, just clearer safety limits!