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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes changes to its life insurance regulations to make it easier for terminally ill service members and their families to access benefits. Typically, a terminally ill person must apply for their Accelerated Benefit, which allows them to receive part of their insurance payout early. However, the rule change would allow an alternate applicant, like someone with power of attorney, to apply if the insured person cannot do so themselves because of medical reasons. This update would also make it clear who qualifies as a dependent for insurance coverage and aligns VA's practices with industry standards.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to changes in student status. This initiative, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, involves using VA Form 22-1999b to determine adjustments to educational benefits for veterans. The information will help ensure the correct amount of benefits is given and is now primarily collected through an electronic system called Enrollment Manager. Comments on the proposal are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a notice for collecting background information from potential employees or volunteers. This information, gathered using VA Form 20-10276a, is needed to determine eligibility for employment and access to VBA systems. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will review this information collection. The public can comment on the information collection until 30 days after the notice's publication, and it is estimated to take 10 minutes per respondent with an annual burden of 2,167 hours for 10,000 respondents.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is submitting an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves forms related to the Application for Work-Study Allowance and Work-Study Agreements. The information gathered will help determine eligibility and payment details for veterans participating in work-study programs. Public comments on this collection are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM). This initiative honors Veterans by providing them with online memorial pages. The NCA is asking for feedback on the utility and efficiency of the information collected, including how to ease the process for respondents. Comments can be submitted via www.regulations.gov until February 25, 2025. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 22,500 hours, with each response taking about 18 minutes on average.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a notice for the collection of information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves VA Form 26-0967 and VA Form 26-0967a, which are necessary for applicants of Specially Adaptive Housing Assistive Technology grants. The information will assist in determining eligibility and scoring for grant awards. Comments on this proposed collection are due by February 3, 2025.

The Veterans Benefits Administration from the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is a planned reinstatement of a previously approved collection using Form Letter 21-30 to gather necessary contact information. The form is used when other methods are not available, often for locating individuals such as fiduciaries and beneficiaries required for field examinations. Comments are open until April 26, 2021, and the public is encouraged to provide input on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection.

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, 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 Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a notice in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This concerns the submission of information related to the designation of beneficiaries for government life insurance to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The form helps in designating beneficiaries, determining eligibility for insurance proceeds, and affects individuals or households. Comments on this collection and how it impacts the public must be submitted by January 29, 2025.