============================================================================= Run Date: JUL 22, 2026 Designation: ANRV*5.1*23 Package : ANRV - VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SERVICE TE Priority: Mandatory Version : 5.1 SEQ #20 Status: Released Compliance Date: AUG 22, 2026 ============================================================================= Subject: FIX FOR PSD UPDATE Category: - Informational - Other Description: ============ ANRV*5.1*23 "Informational" patch is for Blind Rehabilitation Services (BRS) 5.1 Java Graphic User Interface (GUI). After release, the BRS GUI/Web Server version will be BR 5.1.21.3. Patch ANRV*5.1*23 will address the following defects: 1. VISTARBM-2623/2621 INC42955042/ Fix for PSD(Person Service Demographics) Update 2. VISTARBM-2626 INC43087698 blind rehab - unable to register new patient EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- - This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name File Number New/Modified/Deleted --------- ----------- -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Remote Procedures Associated: Remote Procedure Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------------- -------------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name New/Modified/Deleted -------------- -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- None New Service Requests (NSRs): ---------------------------- N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): ----------------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- N/A Defect Tracking System Tickets(s) & Overview: ============================================= 1. VISTARBM-2623/2621 INC42955042/ Fix for PSD Update Problem: ----------- Duplicated notifications for death of patient. Patient updates from VistA not saving. Technical Problem: ------------------ PSDUpdater prematurely closes database connection when updating multiple patient records causing subsequent updates to not be saved. Resolution: ----------- Ensure that connection closes are done at the end of thread rather than constant. 2. VISTARBM-2626 INC43087698 blind rehab - unable to register new patient Problem: ----------- Specific users cannot add new patient records nor save changes to existing patient records. Technical Problem: ------------------ Query for VistA sub-stations (ID's with alphanumeric values) fails due to a parse error. Resolution: ----------- Query for all VistA station numbers including sub-stations will no longer parse the institution code on just the 1st 3 numbers. It will use the full alpha-numeric value, even if longer than 3 characters. Test Sites: =========== West Palm Beach VAMC SNOW Change Order Number: ------------------------- CHG0760692 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: ================================================== The software for this patch is being deployed by the IO Enterprise Server Support Team. Documentation describing the new functionality is included in this Release. Documentation can be found on the VA Software Documentation Library at: https://www.domain.ext/vdl/ Documentation can also be obtained at: https://www.download.vista.domain.ext/index.html/SOFTWARE/ Documentation Title File Name ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Blind Rehab 5.1 Release Notes ANRV_5_1_23_RN.docx ANRV_5_1_23_RN.pdf Blind Rehab 5.1 Centralized Server Installation/Implementation Guide ANRV_5_1_23_CIG.docx ANRV_5_1_23_CIG.pdf Installation Instructions: ========================== This is a web application Java Build. This is a centralized server promotion. No installation is required at local sites. Adaptive Technology Software ============================= Blind Rehabilitation users are responsible for ensuring their adaptive technology software is fully updated (JAWS/ZoomText/etc.). Please contact local desktop support for assistance if needed. Your adherence to the VA Technical Reference Model (TRM) is essential to improving the technical environment within VA. Architecture & Engineering Services (AES), specifically EA, has overall responsibility for the VA TRM and needs your support and cooperation to make it a success. You may access TRM: https://trm.oit.domain.ext/TRMHomePage.aspx to view approved versions. JAWS 2025 Software enhancements version releases: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enhancements in JAWS 2025.2508.120 (September 2025) Enhancements in JAWS 2025.2506.170 (July 2025) The latest patch for JAWS 2026 is: JAWS 2026.2512.50 For more info on these releases, please go here: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/ ZoomText ---------------- Recommended version - 2026.2512.27 (December 2025) Routine Information: ==================== No routines included. ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JUL 10, 2026 Completed By: Date Completed: JUL 22, 2026 Released By : Date Released : JUL 22, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included