# Rescission of Outdated Veterans Choice Program Regulations

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Veterans Affairs Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-28 |
| Effective | 2026-08-27 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 38 CFR 17 |
| Summary | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is rescinding obsolete regulations that were previously implemented for the Veterans Choice Program, which has been replaced by the Veterans Community Care Program as of June 6, 2019. |
| Document number | 2026-15210 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15210/rescission-of-outdated-veterans-choice-program-regulations). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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