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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating an existing system of records related to non-health data. This update will reflect changes to routine uses, safeguards, retention and disposal procedures, as well as system management details. It involves modifying contact information and policies to ensure data security and compliance with federal regulations. The amendments aim to improve how the VA manages and uses data to support planning and policy decisions for veterans' services.

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 Benefits Administration is seeking comments on a proposed information collection related to the verification of VA benefits. This includes a revision of VA Form 26-8937 used in assessing veterans' debt statuses and eligibility for loan-related exemptions. Enhancements in VA systems have decreased the form's usage, but it remains necessary for certain cases where automatic updates are unavailable. Public comments on this proposal are invited until May 19, 2025.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection to be published in the Federal Register. This is part of fulfilling requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are looking for feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its accuracy, how to improve its quality, and how to reduce the burden on those providing the information. The information collection involves two forms: the VA Form 10182 for modernized appeals and the VA Form 9 for legacy appeals, and includes requests related to appeal management such as hearing reschedules or reconsiderations. Public comments are due by February 14, 2025.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing a renewal of its information collection known as the Lender's Staff Appraisal Reviewer (SAR) Application. This renewal is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. The proposed information collection is aimed at establishing standards for lenders to determine the value of properties under the VA's Lender Appraisal Processing Program. Individuals involved in this process should submit their comments within 30 days, and it is estimated that this will affect approximately 2,400 respondents per year, with each response taking about 5 minutes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has temporarily delayed the effective date of their rule on Prosthetic and Rehabilitative Items and Services originally set for January 27, 2021. The rule will now take effect on February 26, 2021, to allow VA officials additional time to review the regulations, following a directive from the Presidential memorandum issued on January 20, 2021, calling for a regulatory freeze pending review. This action, which includes no public comment period, is based on the good cause exception to provide time for the new administration to evaluate the policy implications of the rule without delaying the delivery of services unnecessarily.

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 Department of Veterans Affairs announced an intention to submit a form for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form, VA Form 29-0975, allows a third party to assist veterans or beneficiaries with insurance matters. The aim is to aid those who are elderly or have disabilities. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is inviting public comments on the proposed collection of information related to school attendance certification. This collection involves using VA Forms 21-8960 and 21-8960-1 to gather necessary information for determining benefit eligibility for schoolchildren aged 18 to 23. The public has until April 26, 2021, to submit comments. This information is essential for ensuring timely verification of benefits, and the estimated annual burden for this data collection is 1,543 hours, with roughly 9,259 respondents taking about 10 minutes each to complete the form.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a National Research Advisory Council meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025, using Microsoft Teams. The meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST and is open to the public, with a 30-minute public comment period at the end. Topics will cover VA Research's centennial celebration, the Million Veteran Program, and the NRAC's FY 2024 recommendations. Written public comments can be submitted by February 19, 2025, to be included in the official meeting record.