# 38 CFR § 51.1: Purpose and scope of this part

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 CFR § 51.1
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope of this part
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 38—Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS > PART 51—PER DIEM FOR NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, OR ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES > Subpart A—General

## Text

The purpose of this part is to establish VA's policies, procedures, and standards applicable to the payment of per diem to State homes that provide nursing home care, domiciliary care, or adult day health care to eligible veterans. Subpart B of this part sets forth the procedures for recognition and certification of a State home. Subpart C sets forth requirements governing the rates of, and procedures applicable to, the payment of per diem; the provision of drugs and medicines; and for which veterans VA will pay per diem. Subparts D, E, and F set forth standards that any State home seeking per diem payments for nursing home care (subpart D), domiciliary care (subpart E), or adult day health care (subpart F) must meet.

## Nearby sections

- [38 CFR § 51.1 § 51.1 Purpose and scope of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.1.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.2 § 51.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.2.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.20 § 51.20 Recognition of a State home.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.20.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.30 § 51.30 Certification of a State home.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.30.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.31 § 51.31 Surveys for recognition and/or certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.31.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.32 § 51.32 Terminating recognition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.32.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.40 § 51.40 Basic per diem rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.40.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.41 § 51.41 Contracts and State home care agreements for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.41.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.42 § 51.42 Payment procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.42.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.43 § 51.43 Drugs and medicines for certain veterans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.43.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.50 § 51.50 Eligible veterans—nursing home care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.50.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.51 § 51.51 Eligible veterans—domiciliary care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.51.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.52 § 51.52 Eligible veterans—adult day health care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.52.md)
- [38 CFR § 51.58 § 51.58 Requirements and Standards applicable for payment of per diem.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-51.58.md)

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