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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a meeting for the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, scheduled to take place via teleconference on March 10, 2021. This open session will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST and can be accessed by the public through a Webex link or by phone. The Committee provides advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs about research related to health issues faced by Gulf War veterans. The meeting will review recent research and share updates from a 2020 conference, allowing time for public comments before ending.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is asking the public to comment on collecting information related to income verification forms for veterans. This falls under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to notify about and seek comments for proposed information gatherings. The data collection, done via forms like VA Forms 10-301 and 10-302, helps verify the incomes of veterans and their spouses, determining their eligibility for cost-free healthcare. Comments are due by June 17, 2025, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) oversees this process.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on the collection of information related to claims for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This information is collected through VA Forms 21-0781 and 21-0781a to help veterans provide evidence of stressful incidents experienced during their service. The collection is necessary for the VA to support veterans in proving their cases for compensation. Interested parties have 30 days to submit comments.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the annual meeting of the Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials will take place on April 2-3, 2025. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the VA Secretary on various aspects of national cemeteries and memorials. The meetings, open to the public, will include presentations from national cemetery leadership and discussions on committee matters. Public comments are welcome during the session on April 3, and a virtual attendance option via Webex is available.

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 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 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 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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its rules for the Veterans Legacy Grants Program (VLGP) to align with new federal award regulations and to improve the grant administration process. These updates include changes to terms and timelines for reporting by grant recipients, without significantly impacting small entities receiving grants. The rule ensures that there are no new information collections required beyond those already approved and incorporates executive orders to maximize regulatory benefits. It will be effective from January 30, 2025, and does not impose significant economic impacts or unfunded mandates.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to collect information from veterans using the Dental Care Patient Satisfaction Survey (DPSS). This survey aims to gather feedback on the quality of dental care services provided to veterans. The data will be used to improve these services and to measure performance against goals. The survey will be available both on paper and electronically, with updates to ensure compliance with current data collection requirements.