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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a meeting of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board (JBL/CS SMRB) on January 21, 2021, via WebEx. The meeting will start with an open session from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., where VA research priorities will be discussed. This will be followed by a closed session from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., where the board will review and evaluate research applications for scientific quality and mission relevance. Public attendance is invited for the open session, while the closed session is restricted due to privacy and confidentiality concerns.

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.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to life insurance through February 7, 2025. This initiative complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, requiring public input for such collections. The proposed collection involves the "Certification of Change or Correction of Name Government Life Insurance" form (VA Form 29-586), which is used by individuals to officially change or correct their names. The estimated annual burden for this is 20 hours, involving 120 respondents with an average response time of 10 minutes each.

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 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.

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 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, through the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE), is seeking public comments on its proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection, identified as the Vetbiz Vendor Information Pages Verification Program, aims to gather information to help federal agencies identify small businesses owned by veterans and service-disabled veterans. The main purpose is to ensure these businesses have the chance to participate in federal contracts. The VA estimates that the process will take around 30 minutes per response, with a total expected burden of 10,000 hours annually.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking approval for an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection will gather data using VA Form 22-0989, allowing students to request the restoration of VA education benefits if their school has closed or lost approval to receive these benefits. This submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is categorized as a revision of a currently approved collection and has an OMB Control Number of 2900-0859. The estimated annual burden for this information collection is 955 hours, with an estimated 3,821 respondents affected.

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.