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The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information related to student status changes using VA Form 22-1999b. This is essential for determining adjustments to educational benefits for veterans. The VA uses a new electronic submission portal, Enrollment Manager, to reduce the burden on respondents. Public comments are encouraged to be submitted via www.regulations.gov by February 10, 2025.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is organizing virtual listening sessions to gather feedback from veterans and other stakeholders on their experiences with VA health care and their preferences for future care delivery. These sessions are part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018, aimed at modernizing or realigning VHA facilities. Insights from these sessions will inform recommendations to the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission. The meetings will be accessible to the public and held as WebEx events, with details available via a dedicated email contact.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, plans to send a form to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This form, known as VA Form 29-0975, allows a third party to help veterans and their beneficiaries manage their affairs, especially useful for those who are older or have disabilities. The form's review is required under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the public has 30 days to comment on the proposal. It's estimated that filling out the form will take about 5 minutes per person, with around 1,200 individuals expected to respond annually.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a meeting of the Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board to be held on March 3, 2021, via WebEx. This meeting is partially closed to the public to ensure privacy during discussions about research applications. The Board's goal is to fairly select exceptional research projects that help improve the lives of veterans with disabilities. Public attendance is allowed during the open portion of the meeting, and interested individuals must contact Tiffany Asqueri at least five days in advance to attend.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation. The meeting's purpose is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on adjusting the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities and to assess its effectiveness. Although the meeting is open to the public, there won't be time for oral presentations. Interested individuals can submit written statements by April 13, 2021, for the Committee's review. For participation, public attendees can dial in using a provided phone number and access code.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection pertains to the Fiduciary Agreement (VA Form 21P-4703), which serves as a contract to manage VA funds for beneficiaries deemed unable to do so themselves. The VBA invites feedback on the necessity and utility of this data collection, its estimated burden, and ways to minimize the burden on respondents. Comments should be submitted by April 26, 2021, and the public can view responses online during the comment period.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, following the guidelines of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meeting's purpose is to provide the VA Secretary with advice on maintaining and updating the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities, which affects veterans' disability compensation. Although the public can attend, there won't be time for oral presentations, but individuals can submit written statements by February 12, 2021, for review. Interested participants can access the meeting using the provided call-in number and contact Sian Roussel for more information and the meeting agenda.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public input on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection involves VA Form 26-1852, which builders complete for Specially Adapted Housing projects and homes to be purchased by veterans using VA home loans. The information helps assess the suitability of construction materials. Public comments on this proposed extension of a currently approved collection are due by March 22, 2021.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking for nominations of qualified individuals to join the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. The goal of this committee is to advise the Secretary and Congress on the VA's management of benefits and services for minority veterans. The committee will explore various topics, including healthcare and outreach programs, and provide recommendations. Nominations must be received by July 15, 2021, and should include specific details about the candidate's qualifications and willingness to serve.

The Veterans Benefits Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a form called the Lay/Witness Statement (VA Form 21-10210). This form helps gather statements from individuals supporting claims for benefits or services. The proposal is to extend the use of this form without any changes. The public has 30 days to provide feedback, with the opportunity to comment online at www.reginfo.gov.