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The Policy Monitor: every open door in VA policymaking.

Comment windows still open, with a live count of how many people have actually spoken up. Rules waiting at the White House. Deadlines approaching. Official pages that changed. Watchdog reports just published. Everything the Desk tracks across the federal record, unified on one page.

Why participation counts matter. Every open notice here is an invitation: federal law requires VA to read and consider public comments before finalizing. When a docket shows only a handful of comments days before it closes, one substantive comment carries real weight. We flag those windows as low participation.
Open comment windows
5
VA dockets accepting comments now
Low-participation windows
3
Closing soon with few public comments
VA rules at OMB
2
In White House review right now
Deadlines in 30 days
5
Comment closes and effective dates

Open comment windows

Data refreshed: November 11, 2026

Every VA docket currently accepting public comments, with the number of comments filed so far and the days remaining. Counts come from the official Regulations.gov record.

  • Form / paperworkLow participation
    Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Income and Asset Statement in Support of Claim for Pension or Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (D.I.C.)
    Closes November 18, 2026 · 0 public comments so far (counted November 10, 2026)
    Read the notice
    8
    days left
  • Form / paperworkLow participation
    Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Statement of Person Claiming To Have Stood in Relation of Parent
    Closes November 23, 2026 · 0 public comments so far (counted November 10, 2026)
    Comment on the official docket
    13
    days left
  • Form / paperworkLow participation
    Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Requirements for Recognition as a VA Accredited Organization
    Closes November 23, 2026 · 0 public comments so far (counted November 10, 2026)
    Comment on the official docket
    13
    days left
  • Form / paperwork
    Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Medical Expense Report
    Closes November 27, 2026 · 0 public comments so far (counted November 10, 2026)
    Comment on the official docket
    17
    days left
  • Form / paperwork
    Agency Information Collection Activity: Residency Verification Report-Veterans and Survivors
    Closes December 1, 2026 · 0 public comments so far (counted November 10, 2026)
    Comment on the official docket
    21
    days left

Upcoming deadlines

Comment closings and rule effective dates, soonest first.

DateWhat happensItem
November 18, 20268 daysComments closeLow participationAgency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Income and Asset Statement in Support of Claim for Pension or Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (D.I.C.)
November 23, 202613 daysComments closeLow participationAgency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Statement of Person Claiming To Have Stood in Relation of Parent
November 23, 202613 daysComments closeLow participationAgency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Requirements for Recognition as a VA Accredited Organization
November 27, 202617 daysComments closeAgency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Medical Expense Report
December 1, 202621 daysComments closeAgency Information Collection Activity: Residency Verification Report-Veterans and Survivors

Recently published VA rules

VA rules and proposed rules from the Federal Register over the last 45 days. The rule changes tracker keeps the full record.

    No VA rules published in the last 45 days.

    At the White House review desk

    VA rules in OMB review, the last stop before publication. The OMB Review Watch holds the full archive back to 2001.

    • VA Adjudication Regulations for Disability or Death Benefits Based on Toxic Exposure
      RIN 2900-AR75 · Final Rule · Received April 3, 2026
      222
      days at OMB
    • Loan Guaranty: Updating Minimum Property Requirements for VA-Guaranteed and Direct Loans
      RIN 2900-AS02 · Proposed Rule · Received October 20, 2026
      22
      days at OMB

    Official pages that changed

    Watched VA pages that changed in the last 90 days, from the Guidance Archive. Each change lists the pages on this site that draw on the same source, so you can see what a quiet edit may touch.

      No watched VA pages changed in the last 90 days.

      New watchdog reports

      The latest VA OIG and GAO releases, digested at the Report Desk.

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      Follow the topics you care about. When a matching docket, rule, watchdog report, or ledger finding appears, you get one weekly digest email. No matches, no email. Free.

      Where this data comes from

      This is an educational estimate and not a guarantee of benefits, ratings, or back pay. VA makes all final determinations. We are not a law firm, VSO, accredited claims agent, or VA representative. We provide educational information only and encourage veterans to seek accredited help for individual claim advice. The Veteran Benefit Desk™ is a veteran founded independent digital publication and education platform that helps veterans understand VA disability claims, ratings, evidence, and appeals using clear explanations, original research, and cited public sources.
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