Department of Veterans’ Affairs › 27-102l(d) Administration, Programs and Patient Rights and Obligations

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-1. MissionThe Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) was established in 1986 with the Office of the Advocacy and Assistance (OAA) as its sole program. In July 1988 the Veterans Home and Hospital, which had been in operation …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-100. DefinitionsThe following definitions apply to sections 27-102l(d)-101 to 27-102l(d)-138 inclusive of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, unless otherwise expressly stated. (1) \"Application\" means forms fro…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-101. Order of admission(a) Admission shall be on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to applicable licensure limitations and capacity to provide particular or specialized care, if applicable, except that intra-facility…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-102. Admission requirements and general eligibility(a) Each veteran shall meet the following admission requirements: (1) Submit a substantially completed application (DD214),(2) Be technically eligible,(3) Be recommended fo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-103. Admission application process(a) The Department shall provide a copy of the application to any person who requests said forms. The Department shall maintain a daily inquiry log in a bound volume with numbers assigned t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-104. Technical review procedure(a) Admitting office staff shall review applications substantially completed for technical eligibility. (b) Proof of military service may include: (1) Original or photostatic copy of DD-214. C…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-105. Review panel process(a) Technically approved applications shall be forwarded to a review panel either individually or collectively for their recommendations. (b) The Review Panel shall review the physical examination p…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-106. Proposed agency action by health care facility administrator(a) Upon receipt of the Review Panel's recommendations, the Health Care Facility Administrator shall propose agency action for approval or denial of the appli…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-107. Readmission restrictions(a) Prior approval by the Commissioner is required for any readmission of a veteran whose prior discharge was within six (6) months and is characterized as one or more of the following: (1) Fail…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-108. Programmatic admission criteria(a) In addition to the technical eligibility requirements, an applicant for admission to the Home, but not the Health Care Facility, shall be physically and mentally able to: (1) Manage a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-109—27-102l(d)-119. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-120. Internal transfers(a) The Department reserves the right to reassess the level of care and appropriateness of placement in a service, activity, or program at any time for any reason and in its clinical judgment propose …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-121. External transfers(a) The Department may transfer a veteran at his request to any facility designated by the veteran. (b) External transfers shall be handled in the same manner as an internal transfer, except that a re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-122—27-102l(d)-129. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-130. Voluntary discharges(a) Any veteran may request to be discharged from any service, activity, or program of the Department of Veterans Affairs into which he or she has been placed by the Department: (1) If the veteran's…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-131. Against medical advice (AMA)(a) If a veteran or legal representative insists on leaving the Health Care Facility for whatever reason, and is advised by a primary care provider that there is a medical condition so unsta…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-132. Involuntary discharges(a) Veterans who have been involuntarily discharged may seek readmission after one hundred eighty (180) days of the discharge pursuant to Section 27-102l(d)-107 of the Regulations of Connecticut S…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-133—27-102l(d)-138. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-139. Desk review and informal conferences (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-140. Veteran rights(a) The basic rights of human beings for independence of expression, decision making, and action, and concern for personal dignity and human relationships shall not be compromised for veterans admitted to…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-141. Veteran responsibilities(a) Veteran is responsible for providing, to the best of his knowledge, accurate and complete information about matters relating to his health. (b) The veteran is responsible for following the t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-142. Development of individual plan of care(a) The Department and applicant share an obligation to jointly develop and agree to an individualized plan of care which shall guide the Department and the veteran in selecting ap…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-143—27-102l(d)-149. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-150. Notice of general conduct(a) Every veteran admitted to a residential program shall be given notice of the general and specific conduct required while in residence. This obligation shall be met by providing the applican…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-151. Emergency orders(a) When the Commissioner certifies that an emergency exists, he may issue additional rules and orders, including restriction of visiting hours and expansion of off-limits areas, if necessary, to ensure…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-152—27-102l(d)-159. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-160. Veteran Handbook(a) The Department shall maintain a Veteran Handbook which shall, within appropriations, be revised from time to time at the Commissioner's discretion. (b) Prior to admission, an applicant may request t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-161. Content of the Veteran Handbook (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-162—27-102l(d)-169. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-170. Activities of daily living (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-171. Motor vehicles (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-172. Inspection of motor vehicles, packages and containers (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-173. Locker inspections (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-174. (Repealed) Repealed October 11, 2007.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-175. Authorized absences while in residence (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11,…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-176. Suspension of off-grounds privileges (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-177. Bed assignment and living area (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2008; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-178. Curfew and bed check (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-179. Pets (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-180. Lending and borrowing money (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-181. Off-limits and restricted areas (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-182. Visitors (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-183. Use of electrical devices (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-184. Medical care (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-185. Possession and consumption of alcohol (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-186. Substance abuse testing(a) No veteran admitted to a residential program shall be subject to substance abuse testing, except as provided in subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h) of this section. For purposes of this sectio…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-187. Transportation (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-188—27-102l(d)-199. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-2. Official addressThe official address for the Department is: STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS 287 WEST STREET ROCKY HILL, CT 06067(Effective January 19, 1996)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 27-102l(d)-200. Major offenses(a) The following conduct and activities shall be considered major offenses for Sections 27-102l(d)-140 through Section 27-102l(d)-199 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies: (1) \"Assault\" whi…