Wednesday, July 23, 2008

VA Advance Directive: Living Will and Health Care Durable Power of Attorney

Abstract: Claimants admitted to a VA medical facility complete VA Form 10-0137 to appoint a health care agent to make decisions about his or her medical treatment and to record specific instructions about their treatment preferences in the event they no longer can express their preferred treatment. VA's health care professionals use the data to carry out the claimant's wish.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 22, 2008.

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