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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 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 Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking nominations for new members to join the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation. Nominations must be received by February 8, 2021, and each package should include the nominee's contact information, a letter of nomination, a curriculum vitae, and a summary of their relevant experience. Members are selected by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and serve three-year terms. Both veterans and non-veterans are eligible, and self-nominations are accepted.

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 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 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is introducing a new system to handle appeals from current and former Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees. These employees have received VA orders to repay or reduce their bonuses, awards, relocation expenses, or retirement benefits, usually due to claims of misconduct or poor performance. This system is created in line with the Privacy Act of 1974 and details how records will be managed and who can access this information. The public can submit comments about this proposal until February 14, 2025.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to common-law marriage validations. This process is guided by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires federal agencies to announce and allow public review of information collection efforts. The specific form involved is VA Form 21P-4171, which helps the VBA assess the validity of claimed common-law marriages to determine eligibility for benefits. Comments are invited on whether the information collection is necessary, the estimated burden on respondents, and ways to improve the process.

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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of funds for grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This notice of funding opportunity outlines the application process for both renewal and new applicants, specifying that operations funded by these grants will start on October 1, 2025. The main goal of the program is to provide supportive services to very low-income veteran families that are either currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The notice also details funding priorities, application submission instructions, and the eligibility criteria for organizations interested in applying for the grants.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information related to the Supplemental Income Questionnaire for Philippine Claims. This process is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to seek approval for their information collection practices. The questionnaire helps determine pension benefits eligibility for wartime veterans based on income and net worth, specifically for claimants residing in the Philippines. Public comments should be submitted by April 26, 2021, and details for providing feedback are available in the notice.