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The Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, plans to submit an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This collection involves the VA Advance Directive (VA Form 10-0137), which allows veterans to appoint a health care agent and express their health care preferences if they cannot make decisions themselves. The form includes a section for a "Close Personal Friend Statement" for veterans without an Advance Directive. This submission complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act and solicits public comments for 30 days. The estimated annual burden for completing the form is about 171,811 hours, affecting approximately 343,622 respondents.

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Loan Guaranty Service is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a data collection activity under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. This request concerns the "Lender's Staff Appraisal Reviewer (SAR) Application," which relates to determining the value of properties for automatically guaranteed loans. The notice invites public comments on this collection process within 30 days. Additional details include an estimated annual burden of 2 hours and an average response time of 5 minutes per respondent.

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 (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 is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to changes in student status. This initiative, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, involves using VA Form 22-1999b to determine adjustments to educational benefits for veterans. The information will help ensure the correct amount of benefits is given and is now primarily collected through an electronic system called Enrollment Manager. Comments on the proposal are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

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 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 (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 Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public input on a proposed information collection, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposal, which is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), involves changes to the process of requesting a change in program or training location for those receiving educational assistance from the VA. Comments and recommendations from the public are welcome within 30 days of the notice publication. The notice provides details on where to submit comments and refers to the control number 2900-0074 for this specific collection.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The aim is to gather opinions on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collection involving VA Form 26-8937, which is used to verify VA benefits for loan processing. The public can submit comments until March 17, 2025. This process is intended to ensure that the information collected is essential, clear, and minimizes the burden on respondents.