Search Results for keywords:"Department of Veterans Affairs"

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has amended regulations for educational assistance programs involving veterans, implementing acts such as the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 and others. Under these updates, the VA has refined how benefits and eligibility are managed, specifically focusing on criteria for receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, enhancing the clarity of rules for on-site and online courses, and addressing overpayment policies. Additionally, the amendments adjust various educational and training benefit programs while emphasizing the importance of timely certification and managing eligibility for veterans and their dependents.

The Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, plans to submit an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This collection involves the VA Advance Directive (VA Form 10-0137), which allows veterans to appoint a health care agent and express their health care preferences if they cannot make decisions themselves. The form includes a section for a "Close Personal Friend Statement" for veterans without an Advance Directive. This submission complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act and solicits public comments for 30 days. The estimated annual burden for completing the form is about 171,811 hours, affecting approximately 343,622 respondents.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a virtual meeting of the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board set for January 28, 2021. This meeting, open to the public, aims to discuss various topics such as updates on the COVID-19 response and strategies for housing homeless veterans. The Board was created to offer advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on improving services for veterans and their families. The meeting will also cover Federal Advisory Committee Act training and updates on the West Los Angeles Draft Master Plan.

The Veterans Health Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs is collecting comments on a proposed information gathering activity under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This initiative concerns recordkeeping, incident reporting, and applications for the Community Residential Care (CRC) Program, including Medical Foster Homes (MFHs). CRC facilities must maintain and provide resident records and report any incidents of mistreatment or neglect. The notice details the forms used for CRC and MFH applications, noting the estimated burden hours and response numbers for these tasks.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing to collect information to determine if a schoolchild is still eligible for VA death benefits and to facilitate direct payments once they reach adulthood. They are seeking public comments on this information collection effort as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. Comments can be submitted through the provided website, and further inquiries can be directed to Maribel Aponte at the VA. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing this information collection, which is over a 30-day comment period. This data collection will affect individuals or households, with an estimated annual burden of 3 hours for about 20 respondents.

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 Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection involves the Report of Income from Property or Business (VA Form 21P-4185), which is essential for determining eligibility for certain veteran benefits based on income. Public comments are invited to assess the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of the information collection process before April 19, 2021. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 3,500 hours, with an average response time of 30 minutes for approximately 7,000 individuals.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking for qualified people to join the Veterans' Rural Health Advisory Committee (VRHAC). This committee, which advises on improving VA healthcare services for veterans in rural areas, is composed of 12 members and accepts people from various backgrounds, including veterans' organizations and other distinguished fields. Nominations should be submitted by February 19, 2021, and must include a letter of nomination, the nominee’s contact information and resume, and confirmation that the nominee is not a federally-registered lobbyist. Members serve a three-year term and may receive travel expenses for committee duties.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that the Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board will meet on March 5, 2025, through Webex. The meeting will start with a public session from 1 to 1:10 p.m., after which it will be closed to the public to discuss research applications and scientific reviews in a secure environment. This Board is responsible for selecting the most promising research projects that support Veterans' quality of life and providing advice on research priorities. Members of the public can listen to the open session by calling in and can submit written comments to be shared with the Board.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection is related to the VA Loan Guaranty program, which helps veterans purchase, construct, and refinance homes. The VBA is asking for feedback on whether this data collection is necessary, its potential impact, and how to reduce respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by April 27, 2021, and the collection affects individuals involved in loan servicing, with an estimated annual burden of 63 hours.