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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will hold a virtual meeting of the Geriatric and Gerontology Advisory Committee on April 27-28, 2021. The committee provides advice to the VA on matters related to the care of older veterans. Public members can submit written statements but won't be able to make oral presentations. For more information or to attend the meeting virtually, individuals must contact the designated officer by April 15, 2021.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to amend its Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) to align with changes in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and to streamline internal procedures. The updates aim to simplify procurement processes for health-care resources by removing outdated policies and incorporating new ones, reducing redundancy, and lessening the burden on contractors. Key changes include revisions to parts of VAAR and VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM), focusing on simplifying acquisition procedures for health-care resources. The public is invited to submit comments on the proposed rule changes by March 22, 2021.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to real estate appraisals. This collection involves using VA Forms 26-1805 and 26-1805-1 for lenders to request appraisals and assign appraisers. The aim is to modernize and streamline the appraisal management process to align with industry standards. The public has until January 16, 2025, to submit comments, and information can be submitted via the provided web link or contact details.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public input to help create a national standard of practice for VA Rehabilitation Counselors. They aim to set consistent guidelines for what these professionals can do, regardless of state laws. To achieve this, VA will gather comments and feedback to develop the national standards. The deadline for submitting comments is February 28, 2025, and these efforts are part of an ongoing push to improve and standardize care across VA healthcare systems.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a notice about collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice outlines that the Veterans Benefits Administration will submit information to the Office of Management and Budget for review, with details on cost and burden. The information is collected using VA Form 21P-509 to determine dependency of a veteran's parents or for death compensation and is required to be submitted under a valid OMB control number. They are seeking public comments on this collection within 30 days of publication.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating their system of records, known as "The Revenue Program-Billing and Collections Records-VA" (114VA10D), to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974. These updates include changes to system numbers, locations, purposes, and categories of individuals covered. The VA is also revising rules on how records are stored and used, including the introduction of electronic storage in secure facilities like Amazon Web Services and Cerner Technology Centers, while maintaining safety measures. The VA invites public comments on these changes by February 24, 2021, after which the system will go into effect.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating its system of records, specifically the "Health Information Exchange-VA." These changes involve renaming the system, updating contact and location details, and modifying how records are stored and accessed. The updated system focuses on sharing health information to improve veteran care and includes new categories of data and protection measures to ensure data security. The modifications also clarify how information can be shared with other organizations and government agencies while maintaining privacy protections.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it will submit an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection, titled "Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training," uses VA Forms 22-6553d-1 and 22-6553d to determine benefits based on the trainee's hours worked, verified by the training establishment. The submission is a revision of a currently approved collection and is no longer required to be signed by the trainee due to amendments made by the Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act. The VBA invites comments on this information collection within 30 days of the notice's publication date.

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.